# Best Smart Lock 2026 (Fingerprint, Keypad, Auto-Unlock)

> Smart locks compared on entry methods, Matter support and auto-unlock: Yale, August, Eufy, Level, Ultraloq and Schlage.

- Canonical URL: https://webofmike.com/ai-life/home/smart-locks/best-smart-lock/
- Author: Mike Moore (https://webofmike.com/about/)
- Published: 2026-11-03
- Last modified: 2026-11-03
- Tags: AI Life
- Cite as: Mike Moore, "Best Smart Lock 2026 (Fingerprint, Keypad, Auto-Unlock)", Web of Mike (webofmike.com), 2026-11-03. https://webofmike.com/ai-life/home/smart-locks/best-smart-lock/


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Smart locks open with a phone, keypad, fingerprint or automatically as you walk up. Pick by entry method and ecosystem.

| Pick | Entry | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yale Assure Lock 2 | Keypad, app, some with fingerprint | [Yale](https://shopyalehome.com/) |
| August Wi-Fi Smart Lock | Retrofit, auto-unlock | [August](https://august.com/) |
| Schlage Encode Plus | Keypad, Apple Home Key | [Schlage](https://www.schlage.com/) |
| Eufy Security locks | Fingerprint, value | [Eufy](https://www.eufy.com/) |
| Level Lock | Hidden inside a normal-looking deadbolt | [Level](https://level.co/) |
| Ultraloq | Fingerprint, budget | [Ultraloq](https://u-tec.com/) |

## What to check

- **Matter:** works across Apple, Google and Alexa. See [Matter smart lock setup](/ai-life/home/smart-locks/matter-smart-lock-setup/).
- **Battery:** most use AA cells; some use rechargeable packs.
- **Door fit:** check backset and door thickness.

More guides on the [Smart Locks hub](/ai-life/home/smart-locks/).