Smart lock reviews

‘Smart lock’ broadly refers to door locks with unlocking mechanisms that don’t require a keyhole. This includes PIN access, biometrics such as fingerprint scanning, smartphone apps, geofencing and more.

Our experts test smart locks that offer Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity to find out:

• which models are easiest to install and use
• which are the fastest to unlock using primary and secondary methods of entry
• the unlock range for Bluetooth models.

We also consider any security and privacy points raised during testing.

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