Best smart locks of 2024

The Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro is our top pick for the best smart lock thanks to its durability, built-in Wi-Fi, reasonable price, and wide range of unlocking capabilities – you can use the fingerprint scanner, keypad, app, voice commands or key to unlock it. It can also be programmed to auto-lock and unlock when you leave or enter a predefined range.

This keyless door lock is also the only pick on our list that uses IFTTT (If This Then That) alongside voice assistants like Alexa and Google. This means you can set up almost endless automation with your lock and other smart devices. An example: set your front door to lock automatically when your smart porch light turns on.

It also has an IP65 dust and waterproof rating, lifetime mechanical warranty and 18-month electronic warranty, so it's built to last.

The Eufy Smart Lock Touch (Wi-Fi) is a great all-rounder. We picked this digital door lock as our runner-up because it’s packed with features like:

• Multiple unlocking options: Fingerprint, keypad, key, app (via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi)
• Remote control through the app
• Secure built-in Wi-Fi connection
• Bluetooth connection for better at-home performance
• Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility for voice control and automation
• Built-in sensor to detect when the door is closed and lock it automatically

It looks almost identical to its more expensive "Pro" sibling above, but the Ultraloq U-Bolt (Bluetooth) makes a couple of key sacrifices in order to come in at its budget-friendly price point.

First is no Wi-Fi, which means no remote locking and unlocking. Second, there's no fingerprint scanner, which means one less unlocking option. Still, it's a great option for beginners or for those who want a smart lock but don't necessarily need all the bells and whistles

Aside from those small omissions, it's essentially the same product, offering the same durability and IP65 weatherproof rating for a much lower price.

Like its pricier sibling, the Bluetooth-powered Ultraloq U-Bolt is also easy to install and can sense when the door is shut, locking it automatically for optimal security.

If you're an Apple die-hard and a smart home connoisseur, you probably know how difficult it is to find a HomeKit-compatible smart lock in Australia. Finally we have a standout: the Aqara Smart Lock U100.

Also compatible with Google Home and Alexa, the U100 is a jack-of-all-trades that has a myriad of unlocking options. You can say 'open sesame' with your fingerprint, a passcode, the Aqara Home app, an Apple Home Key, and NFC tag, or a plain-old mechanical key.

It's not the cheapest smart lock on the market, and its auto-locking feature needs some work, but we still think it's one of the best.

Read our full Aqara Smart Lock U100 review for more.

If you want smart lock functionality without sacrificing style, the Schlage Sense Smart Lock is for you. It comes in a variety of designs and colours to match just about any decorating style. Even though it has an exposed keyhole, it still looks sleek and looks the most like a traditional (or "dumb") lock out of all the smart locks we've seen.

But it isn't all about looks—the Schlage Sense is packed with features. It also happens to be the only lock on our list that works with HomeKit, meaning you can simply ask Siri to open or close the front door. Of course, there are other ways to unlock—namely, through the app (thanks to Bluetooth), via the keypad, or using a physical key.