Smart locks, ranked by critic score

5 ranked by critic score · 1 more not yet ranked · 28 professional reviews

Smart door locks, judged on installation, reliability and how you unlock them.

Level Lock ProImage: Level
The critics' pick

Level Lock Pro

84
Well liked
Average of 5 professional reviews
5 of 5 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 80–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

5 professional reviewers tested the Level Lock Pro, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: smart features and easy setup. Most common complaint: price.

The catch: It is pricey, and the keypad is sold separately.

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  1. 1
    Level Lock ProImage: Level
    Level Lock ProTop pick, narrowly5 reviews84
  2. 2
    August Wi-Fi Smart LockImage: August
    August Wi-Fi Smart LockBest for renters4 reviews · early score83
  3. 3
    Lockly Visage ZenoImage: Lockly
    Lockly Visage ZenoBest for face unlock9 reviews82
  4. 4
    Schlage Encode PlusImage: Schlage
    Schlage Encode PlusBest for Apple households4 reviews · early score82
  5. 5
    Yale Assure Lock 2Image: Yale
    Yale Assure Lock 2Critics agree4 reviews · early score82
The short answer

The highest-rated smart lock so far, by a narrow margin, is the Level Lock Pro: critic score 84 out of 100 from 5 reviews, 5 of them positive. Most praised: smart features and easy setup. Most common complaint: price.

Early reads · 1 not yet ranked

Not ranked, listed A to Z. We publish a critic score once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist; with 2 or 3 we show a provisional average.

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Common questions

What is the best smart lock?

Narrowly, the Level Lock Pro, with a critic score of 84 from 5 professional reviews. Most praised: smart features and easy setup. Most common complaint: price.

Level Lock Pro vs August Wi-Fi Smart Lock: which is better?

Critics score the Level Lock Pro 84 and the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 83. We list the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock under “Best for renters”. Its main drawback: it is pricey and uses non-rechargeable batteries.