Best Smart Locks
17 products ranked across 382 cited reviews, videos and discussions · Updated 18 Aug 2026
On the stierproducts smart locks board, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch ranks #1 in S tier, ahead of Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt (#2, A tier) and Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt (#3, A tier). The board ranks 17 smart locks from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 18 Aug 2026, drawing on 382 cited reviews, videos and discussions. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: Eufy Video Smart Lock E330, Eufy Smart Lock C34, Wyze Lock Bolt, and 4 others.
Moved down from B to C on 27 Jul 2026 #5 1 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint
Moved up from D to C on 27 Jul 2026 #6 1 of 9 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Level Lock Pro
Moved down from B to C on 27 Jul 2026 #7 2 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Aqara Smart Lock U100
#8 Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi
Moved up from D to C on 27 Jul 2026 #9 1 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro with Wi-Fi
#10 1 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Kwikset Halo Select
Moved down from D to F on 27 Jul 2026 #14 3 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Schlage Encode (original)
#15 2 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Nuki Smart Lock
#16 1 of 3 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Wyze Lock (original)
#17 1 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Lockly Visage
What moved on this board
27 tier changes recorded between 22 Jul 2026 and 14 Sept 2026. The 5 most recent are below.
- 27 Jul 2026 Schlage Encode (original) moved down from D to F. 3 more research games. 2 sources added, 1 removed.
- 27 Jul 2026 Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro with Wi-Fi moved up from D to C. 1 more research game.
- 27 Jul 2026 Aqara Smart Lock U100 moved down from B to C. 1 more research game. 1 source added.
- 27 Jul 2026 Level Lock Pro moved up from D to C. 3 more research games. 2 sources added, 1 removed.
- 27 Jul 2026 Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint moved down from B to C. 2 more research games. 1 source added.
Each line shows what else changed at the same publish. It is not a statement of cause.
Frequently asked questions
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch sits at #1 in the S tier of our consolidated board, ranked across independent research runs over 382 cited reviews, videos and discussions. Yale’s Assure Lock 2 Touch offers solid build quality, long-term firmware support and a strong warranty.
Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt ranks #2 (A tier). The new Schlage Arrive offers the best combination of hardware, security and reliability.
Our research places Eufy Video Smart Lock E330, Eufy Smart Lock C34, Wyze Lock Bolt, Schlage Encode (original), Nuki Smart Lock, Wyze Lock (original), Lockly Visage in the bottom tiers (D/F). Eufy Video Smart Lock E330: The Eufy Video Smart Lock E330 stands out for fast fingerprint access, reliable app controls and excellent overall value.
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