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A smart lock is an easy solution to some common problems. Locked yourself out? Need to let a friend in to water the plants? Your latchkey kid lost their key? Hands are full, and it\u2019s raining cats and dogs? A smart lock solves all of these problems and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One of the best smart home upgrades you can make, a smart lock gives you remote control access to your house from anywhere, plus easy, key-free ways to unlock and lock your door. Smart locks also remember everything that happened, so they can tell you when your door was unlocked, and sometimes who did it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For most people, control and convenience are big enough selling points. However, smart locks also work nicely with other smart home devices, including video doorbells<\/a> and smart lighting<\/a>. My favorite way to integrate locks in my home is with an evening smart home<\/a> routine, which locks the doors, dims the lights, and sets my thermostat to sleep mode. We have four exterior doors, so it saves me from walking around the house at night checking everything is secure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Having a connected lock on your door is as secure as a standard lock, and sometimes more. Most smart locks have the same security ratings as their non-smart counterparts (see FAQ<\/a> for more details), and it\u2019s harder to physically pick a lock without a keyway. Plus, any smart lock is more secure than leaving a spare key under a flowerpot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I\u2019ve been testing smart door locks for six years and have installed more than 30 for this guide alone. Here are my top picks for your front door. Whether you want the best of the best, don\u2019t want to replace your existing lock, are on a budget, or want a smart lock that doesn\u2019t look like a smart lock, there are great options for every need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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