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Wyze Lock Bolt

Ranked #13 in Smart Locks

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Wyze Lock Bolt is often marketed as a budget option, but reviews note frequent firmware glitches and limited support.

Consolidated from 26 cited sources across 22 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 glowing source
1 enthusiastic source
18 positive sources
6 mixed sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

4 of 9 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Wyze Lock Bolt is often marketed as a budget option, but reviews note frequent firmware glitches and limited support.
Flagged 27 July 2026

1 earlier flag predates the point where runs began recording their reasoning, so its grounds were never written down.

Wyze Lock Bolt is often marketed as a budget option, but reviews note frequent firmware glitches and limited support.
Flagged 27 July 2026
The lock’s firmware is buggy, and its battery life drops quickly under heavy use.
Flagged 27 July 2026
CNET warns that its battery life is unreliable and it lacks advanced security features, making it a poor choice for serious users.
Flagged 27 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Low price point for entry-level smart lock
✓ Budget benchmark
✓ Fingerprint reader and auto-lock
✓ Bluetooth app control with no hub required
✓ Nothing else in the budget bracket comes close on core lock performance

✗ Frequent firmware glitches reported
✗ Limited customer support options
✗ Buggy firmware
✗ Unreliable battery life
✗ Missing advanced security features

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 11 articles, 14 video reviews and 1 community source

1 glowing source

FOCUSED INSIGHT Focused Insight Editorial Team · reviewer

Wyze sells the “Lock Bolt” (this one — Bluetooth, no key, fingerprint), the older “Lock” (Wi-Fi, keeps a physical key, works with Alexa and Google), and a newer “Lock Bolt v2” (adds built-in Wi-Fi, a smarter self-learning fingerprint reader, and brings the key back). Reviews for all three get blended together online.

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1 enthusiastic source

PCWorld Christopher Null · reviewer

Looking back at my review of the original Wyze Lock Bolt, it’s clear that while the hardware has seen an update, very little has changed within the app in three years.

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18 positive sources

Three and a half years later, Wyze has fixed that major flaw with the new and improved Lock Bolt V2. WiFi support allows you to lock and unlock your door from anywhere, get activity alerts on your phone, and set up temporary codes remotely. The fingerprint reader has been upgraded, too, along with a glass touch screen and a sleek new look.

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BigC Vlogs BigC Vlogs · 25.1K subscribers · Apr 2022

Do you want a Wyze Lock Bolt for your home? Buy one at this link ~ https://amzn.

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Smart Lock Advice smartlock25 · reviewer

The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt punches far above its weight, delivering a premium smart lock experience at a fraction of the cost. With sub-one-second fingerprint recognition , a backlit anti-peep keypad, and BHMA/UL 20-minute fire certification, it’s engineered for both speed and safety.

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Safewise.com Safewise.com · 22.8K subscribers · Aug 2022

Cheap, Easy, Dumb?

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STYLE PICKS STYLE PICKS · channel

This Wi-Fi front door lock deadbolt replaces your old hardware in minutes, offering five ways to secure your home: ultra-fast 0.5 second fingerprint ID, a backlit anti-peep keypad, remote app control, voice commands via Alexa, and traditional backup keys .

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Detrone Does It Detrone Does It · 12.8K subscribers · Apr 2025

Affordable smart lock solution without compromising on features.

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Gearbrain 10154013767872392 · reviewer

The Wyze Lock Bolt v2 is Wyze’s newest smart lock, redesigned from the ground up with tempered glass durability , an improved AI fingerprint scanner, and the biggest upgrade buyers have been asking for: built-in Wi-Fi .

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AdvisorReview AdvisorReview · 4.6K subscribers · Jan 2025

In 5th place is the Wyze Lock Bolt, our pick for the best budget smart lock. In 4th place is the Schlage Encode, our pick for the best smart home smart lock. In 3rd place is the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, our pick for the best retrofit smart lock. In 2nd place is the Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint, our pick for the best advanced smart lock.

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Bottom Line: Choose Wyze Lock Bolt v2 for remote control plus fingerprint entry at a budget price. Skip it if you need door-ajar sensing or wide ecosystems like HomeKit or Matter.

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Theonetechguy Theonetechguy · 1.9K subscribers · Oct 2025

Fast fingerprint unlock — feels instant

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Wyze davidmmuench · owner · Mar 2023

So you mean the lock bolt with the fingerprint sensor? That's the one I have, and would LOVE the ability to check it away from home.

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GearBrain GearBrain · 827 subscribers · Nov 2025

Wyze Lock Bolt v2 Review: Smart, Secure & Now with Wi‑Fi Control

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The Verge Andrew Liszewski · reviewer

The Wyze Lock Bolt v2 has an improved fingerprint reader and a new glass touchpad.

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RBL Reviews RBL Reviews · 756 subscribers · Jul 2025

The WYZ Lockbolt offers an impressive keyless entry experience packed into a very affordable package. At around back/doll63, it brings high-end features that you typically expect from much pricier smart locks, making it a standout option for anyone wanting to upgrade their home security without breaking the bank.

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SafeHome.org Rob Gabriele · reviewer

This will let you lock and unlock your Wyze Lock Bolt remotely via the Wyze app.

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Smart Shopper Deals Smart Shopper Deals · 264 subscribers · Nov 2025

The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt combines speed, security, and safety! This Fingerprint Keyless Entry Door Lock unlocks in under a second and boasts a UL 20-Min Fire Rated deadbolt, giving you incredible peace of mind.

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The Ambient Diane Templado · reviewer

Wyze’s affordable smart lock gets Wi‑Fi to make it an even better deal

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xXEnglishKatieXx xXEnglishKatieXx · 8 subscribers · Aug 2026

Wyze Lock Bolt offers a seamless fingerprint unlock that gets you inside in under a second. You can store up to 50 fingerprints through the Wyze app, perfect for family members, guests, or even your own multiple finger options.

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6 mixed sources

The main compromise is weather resistance. The IP53 rating means it can handle light rain and dust, but it’s not as durable as some of the more premium options on the list. If your deadbolt is under a covered porch or awning, that’s a non-issue. If it’s fully exposed to the elements, though, you may want to consider one with a higher IP rating.

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How To Do It Tech How To Do It Tech · 20.8K subscribers · May 2022

Without the key cylinder, using the bolt as the lock on your main door of your house seems impractical. In the event of an electrical failure, the average homeowner would still want the ability to unlock their door with a physical key as a fail-safe. However, as a lock for a secondary entrance to your house or less important structure near your house, like a garden shed or storage room, the Wyze B

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Family Handyman Mary Henn · reviewer

If you’re a fan of Wyze products and want a keypad with features like fingerprint unlock, then the Wyze Smart Lock Bolt is for you. Plus, the app has its own setup guide with pictures and videos that make for easier installation. “The app has its own setup guide that we highly recommend using over the included printed manual,” says Fischer.

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ButterflyMX - Video Intercoms & Access Control Systems Tiara Sutton · reviewer

Limited connectivity: The Lock Bolt only has Bluetooth connectivity. Unfortunately, it can’t use other networks like WiFi or Zigbee to connect to other devices.

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Wyze curtisloew2076 · owner · Nov 2025

just got mine, its great and all other than the fingerprint reader doesn't do anything

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Wyze curtisloew2076 · owner · Nov 2025

just got mine, its great and all other than the fingerprint reader doesn't do anything

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #13 of 17 on our smart locks tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 26 cited sources across 22 outlets.

None of the 26 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Frequent firmware glitches reported. Limited customer support options. Buggy firmware. Unreliable battery life. Missing advanced security features.