Smart locks with keypads tend to do better since it gives you the convenience of leaving your phone at home. Apart from that, they bring a host of convenience. For instance, you can share the key code with your trusted family and acquaintances when needed. Besides that, you can change the code from time to time, thus keeping up with security practices. More importantly, you can opt to receive notifications on your phone whenever the lock is engaged. Here are our recommendations for the best smart locks with keypads that you can buy. But before that,
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1. Yale Assure Lock SL
Smart Assistant Compatibility: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, HomeKit
The Yale Secure app adds a few nifty features. For example, it adds the convenience of opening and closing the door via Bluetooth. Plus, you can also play around with the lock settings. Overall, the Assure Lock SL lock functions well. This lock comes with enough space for 250 PINs. However, it doesn’t provide you with a backup plan if the battery runs out. In that case, you will have to call in a locksmith if you happen to lock yourself out. And even though it’s a premium product with a $299 price tag, it doesn’t let you schedule PIN codes for a particular time. You still will have to delete the PINs once the work is done manually.
2. Google Nest X Yale Lock
Smart Assistant Compatibility: Google Nest and primarily compatible with Google Nest
Using this smart lock is pretty easy. Once connected to the app, you can use it to look and unlock the door. Or, you can use the conventional method as well. For example, you can twist the bolt to lock it. And when you need to unlock it, tap the Yale logo, which will light up the keypad. The Nest X Yale has what the company calls One-touch Locking, where you can press on the Yale logo to lock the door. Cool, right? The Nest Connect, which costs around $30, adds more smartness to the lock. For example, you will be able to operate it remotely. More importantly, you will be able to generate temporary access codes. Unlike the one above, the Nest X Yale lets you open the lock even when the battery runs out. Here, you will have to touch a 9V battery to the lower panel of the lock to charge it temporarily. Once done, you can enter the PIN. However, it’s not without its share of flaws. For one, it doesn’t play well with other assistants. So if you use Alexa devices primarily or rely on the Apple Homekit, this smart lock is not for you.
3. Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
Do note that there’s no support for Apple HomeKit as yet.
4. Lockly Vision
The app is simple to operate and has considerable security features built-in. Apart from locking and unlocking the door, it lets you add/delete PIN codes and fingerprints. As for the latter, the app sends you a notification each time someone attempts to open the door with the fingerprint scanner. And if that’s not enough, the app also sends a notification each time someone touches the magnetic plate covering the keyhole. Cool, I must say. Voice commands and the camera only works if you connect the Lockly Vision to the Vision Connect Hub, which acts as the hub between the lock and the router.
Hello, Smart Entry
It goes without a doubt that smart locks are convenient to use. However, similar to your smartphone’s PIN or your Google account’s password, you will have to exercise caution when you set your PIN. Regardless of the smart lock’s security level, it can’t do enough to protect your house from broken into if you do not keep a strong and unique PIN. The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.
