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What if you could protect your home not just with a standard deadbolt lock, but a smart oneSmart locks have come a long way in both
The best smart locks on the market are not only effective, but they also look like designer pieces that lend a touch of style to your front
door.From August to Kwikset to Yale, there are a wide variety of smart lock input methods and designs, from touchscreens that do away with
the keyway entirely to those that you won't even know are smart locks from the outside
Unlike these locks, you don't need a special code to access our expert advise on which lock is right for you.Nest x Yale smart lockAn
excellent smart lock if you own other Nest productsDimensions: Exterior: 2.59" x 4.59" x .08" (6.58 x 11.65 x 1.79cm) / Interior: 2.78" x
7.03" x 2.02" (7.06 x 17.86 x 5.12cm) | Weight: 2.42 lbs (1.03kg) | Power: 4 AA batteries (included) | Battery life: 1
yearWell-designedGreat appExpensiveAs the name suggests, the Nest x Yale lock integrates with your Nest smart home products, so this device
extends well beyond your front door
It's an all-around excellent smart lock, though mainly if your home is decked out in other Nest devices.Setup is often a sticking point when
it comes to smart locks, but the Nest x Yale lock is easy to install and connect to your internet (if you spring for Nest Connect, that
is).From the inside, you can either us a key the old-fashioned way to unlock or lock the deadbolt, or a phone app
The lock features a keypad on the outside, so you punch in a code to enter your house, rather than insert a key
This is great if you keys are shoved way down in your pockets or purse.One neat feature is "one-touch locking," which allows you to lock
your door just by pressing the Yale logo
To unlock with the same method, you press the logo again, then follow a few more steps before your door is opened to you
There's also the option to have the Nest x Yale lock at a pre-set time, especially helpful if you often forget to lock your door at
should find something that fits.Read our Nest x Yale smart lock reviewSchlage Sense Smart LockA solid smart lock that's a bit on the bulky
sideDimensions: Exterior: 3" x 5" x 1" / Interior: 3" x 8" x 2" | Power: 4 AA batteries (included)Easy to installAlexa, Google Assistant and
HomeKit integrationSlightly bulkyThe Schalge Sense is another easy to install and use smart lock, though its size runs a bit on the bulky
There's a deadbolt on the inside portion of the lock for when you want to lock the door from inside your home.Using the app, you can create
and delete codes, convenient if you want to generate codes for house guests
However, to use this feature, you will need to do so over Wi-Fi or via the lock's built-in Bluetooth
supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, allowing you to use just your voice to unlock and lock the device.Read our Schlage Sense Smart
Lock reviewAugust Smart Lock ProWi-Fi connected smarts in a discrete packageDimensions: 3.4" x 3.4" | Power: 4 AA batteries (included) |
Requires: Wi-Fi bridgeSleek designSold with Wi-Fi bridgeExpensiveThe August Smart Lock Pro is one of the best looking smart locks on the
fact, it's the same one you've always had), while the August Smart Lock Pro puck sits on the inside
see whether your door is closed and locked
If you've left the house and are approaching it again, the device will automatically unlock when you're 20-30 feet from your door, granting
basis, and track who is coming in and out of your door
Wi-Fi bridge in order to unlock the full potential of the August Smart Lock Pro, and a device called the Connect is included when you
3.01 pounds | Power: 1 9V batteryModern designCreate up to 16 access codesSome may miss having a keyLike the name alludes to, the Kwikset
Obsidian is a great-looking smart lock
It hugs tight against the door for a low profile, and has a glassy sheen that adds a touch of elegance to any door.It's completely
keywayless, meaning there's no place to insert a key
patented Kwikset safety feature called SecureScreen that basically prevents someone from seeing where you've touched the screen to input
looking at where your fingerprint smudges are and copying the code that way
The Kwikset Obsidian stands out from the smart lock crowd in more ways than one.DYpDCezH7nMXyqn7qQLKVh.jpg#
