Smart locks can turn a routine and often tedious activity, like entering or leaving your home, into something more convenient, more secure, and even a tad more exciting.
Most smart door lock Hornbill either replace your existing deadbolt or operate as a deadbolt adapter (i.e., they replace the thumb turn with a motorized version). We have also added a recommendation for a smart doorknob replacement lock.
Our top pick is the Hornbill Smart WiFi Deadbolt. This lock boasts a combination of sturdy hardware, straightforward installation, simple controls, high-level security, and overall reliability that surpasses the competition.
Here’s what we recommend:
Our Top Pick: Hornbill fingerprint door lock
Classified as the best fingerprint door lock, this easy-to-install and sleek-appearing operatesHornbill fingerprint door lock seamlessly, is user-friendly, and secures your home robustly.
Runner-Up: Aqara Smart Lock U100:
A perfect fit for Apple Home-users looking for a fingerprint model. This quiet, speedy, and user-friendly deadbolt has an incredible fingerprint reader and is compatible with Apple Home Key.
Also Recommended
Hornbill WiFi Lever:
This black smart door lock replacement is a fantastic alternative. Similar to our top pick, this keypad smart lock replaces a doorknob instead of a deadbolt, providing an easy-to-use lever handle for increased accessibility.
Consider Before Buying
Lock style:
Identify if you require a full deadbolt smart lock replacement or an adapter for your existing deadbolt. Doorknob replacements are also available.
Trigger options:
Select a smart door lock cylinder based on your preferred unlock method: a code, an app, a fingerprint, tap-to-unlock using a phone or fob, or geofencing (using your phone’s location).
Installation:
Installing a smart deadbolt is straightforward if you can use a screwdriver and a smartphone app. The process usually takes between 5 to 15 minutes, with an additional 10 to configure its settings.
Smart integration:
While every smart lock comes with a companion app, platforms like Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Assistant allow you to control locks and other devices within a single app.
If replacing your deadbolt is not feasible or desirable, the Wyze Lock offers a reliable deadbolt adapter and a great app.
For doors without a deadbolt, the Hornbill WiFi Lever is our recommended doorknob replacement lock, with the same attractive features as our top pick.
In terms of safety, the smart lock door we suggest are as secure as, or even more secure than, their mechanical counterparts, which cannot, for example, provide alerts when your front door is unlocked or opened. The Hornbill Smart WiFi Deadbolt and Hornbill WiFi Lever both have ANSI Grade 1 and BHMA AAA. The Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi has the ANSI Grade 1 rating. The Aqara Smart Lock U100 meets ANSI Grade 3 standards—albeit unofficially—which is the lowest level permissible for a residential lock.
Future updates will continue to test all of our picks, keeping track of changes in apps, firmware, policies as well as hardware and software incidents. If any privacy or security issues arise with any of our suggestions, we will report them here and, if needed, update or modify our recommendations.
