These Are the Best Keyless Locks for Smart Homes

We updated this article in February 2023 to ensure all products vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Improvement Lab were in stock and accurately priced. We also added more insights from our most recent tests, new picks from Schlage and Yale and additional questions to consider before you buy.

Smart home technology starts at the front door. There are video doorbells that let you chat with visitors remotely, lights that can be programmed to turn on from dusk till dawn and Wi-Fi-connected cameras that add a layer of security. But when it comes to the ultimate in utility, the tech experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute say one device is a cut above: the smart lock.

"If the smart lock is on the main entry door to your home, it will make your life easier all day, every day," says Rachel Rothman, executive technical director at the GH Institute. For starters, the device eliminates the need for keys; some models will even unlock the door automatically as you approach, then lock it behind you once you're inside. The best smart locks from our latest tests also allow you to grant temporary access to your home for approved users, such as the dog walker or the contractor painting your kitchen.

The tech experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute spend countless hours each year evaluating smart home devices, from smart light bulbs to smart thermostats. The following roundup of the best smart locks is based on 50 hours of comprehensive categorical testing, as well as road testing newer models and reviewing updates to past favorites.

Our top picks:

Once you've read through our picks, keep scrolling for more advice on choosing a smart lock and adding it to your home, plus ways to prevent the device from being hacked. Once you have those doors secured, consider a smart garage door opener as a finishing touch.