Best Smart Locks on Amazon (2026)
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A smart lock genuinely changes daily life once installed — no more digging for keys, and temporary codes for guests or dog walkers. Here are four worth buying in 2026.
The four picks
Yale Assure Lock 2 — A genuinely versatile lock with swappable connectivity modules, letting you add Wi-Fi or other smart hubs later without replacing the lock.
Typical price: $229.99
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock — Retrofits onto most existing deadbolts, keeping your physical key working while adding genuinely reliable app and voice control.
Typical price: $149.99
Schlage Encode Plus — Built-in Wi-Fi with no separate hub required, plus genuinely strong build quality from a trusted lock brand.
Typical price: $279.99
Kwikset Halo Touch — Fingerprint unlock that's genuinely fast in daily use, a nice middle ground between keypad and full smart lock pricing.
Typical price: $169.99
Which to buy
Want future-proof flexibility: Yale Assure Lock 2. Want to keep your existing deadbolt: August Wi-Fi. Want built-in Wi-Fi, no hub: Schlage Encode Plus. Want fingerprint unlock: Kwikset Halo Touch. Check your door's existing deadbolt type before buying — most smart locks specify compatible deadbolt standards on the listing.
When to buy
Smart locks discount well during Prime Day and Black Friday. See our smart home & security deals page for live prices.
