$250AUGUST SMART LOCK PRO + CONNECT $280
August’s Smart Lock Pro is a one-size-fits-all solution, allowing you to
keep your existing dead bolt and keys. Installation and pairing it with
your phone using August’s free app was quick, painless, and intui-
tive. The model we tested also came with a Door Sense sensor, which
allows you to check if the door is open or closed, and a Connect WiFi
bridge to access lock function remotely. Without the WiFi bridge, the
lock will function via Bluetooth only—which is still handy, since it can
be set to automatically unlock when it recognizes when you get home.
KWIKSET HALO SMART LOCK $229The Halo is a sturdy, complete dead bolt from Kwik-
set, a company that revolutionized residential locks
with its tubular lock design more than 70 years ago.
The lock’s proprietary “SmartKey” technology allows
users to re-key their locks with new physical keys in
seconds, enabling them to manage the security of
their physical keys in a quick, efficient manner.NEST X YALE SMART
LOCK $279Yale built its reputation by
making some of the strongest
locks available for 180 years.
Teaming up with Google’s Nest
brings it to the forefront of
modern smart-lock technol-
ogy by seamlessly integrating
a high-quality dead bolt with a
developed home automation
platform that can connect with
dozens of other Nest devices.
The solid heft of this smart
lock indicates the strength we
expect from Yale. Since it has
no key, the lock is pick-proof—
you can unlock it only with the
keypad or Nest app.IGLOOHOME SMART DEADBOLT 2S $170The Smart Deadbolt 2S may come from a lesser-known brand, but it’s not a cheap imi-
tation. Igloohome has made a nicely designed, well-built smart lock with some unique
features. Its sleek touch pad with a hidden keyhole feels modern, and the five included
keys have an unusual four-sided design. This lock isn’t WiFi-enabled, so the app can’t mon-
itor or open it remotely—this can be done only within Bluetooth range. However, it will
create access codes, from anywhere, that you can send to guests via text, email, or mes-
saging apps, or even integrate with an Airbnb account.