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2019 Buyers Guide

Touchscreen Smart Locks

In the market for a door lock with touchscreen access codes?

Below we dive into your options and what you should look out for when making a purchase.

Lockly (pin genie) SecureLockly (pin genie) Secure logo Touchscreen Smart Lock 1 image
Price not available
Schlage ConnectSchlage Connect logo Touchscreen Smart Lock 2 image
$177.78
Schlage EncodeSchlage Encode logo Touchscreen Smart Lock 3 image
$499.98
Kwikset Obsidian Smart LockKwikset Obsidian Smart Lock logo Touchscreen Smart Lock 4 image
$185.75

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Touchscreen

Touchscreen door locks offer a nice combination of a sleek looks along with access codes and additional security features for your home or apartment

Pros

  • Many locks with touchscreens rotate the code numbers on your door lock to add additional randomness and security for anyone tying to get access.
  • The touchscreen is only illuminated when it detects motion or proximity extending the battery life of your lock.

Cons:

  • More reliant on battery power being charged on the lock than a physical button lock. This is mitigated on most of the locks using either a 9v battery backup charge on the exterior part of the lock as well as notifications and battery audio alerts when you are running low.
  • On some models users have complained of the back-lighting not being sufficient with extreme sun glare.

Our Quick Picks

Here our some of our favorite picks for touchscreen locks based on some common filters for people in the market.

Lock
Schlage Encode
Schlage Connect
Kwikset Obsidian
Lockly Latch
Kwikset Premis
Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt with Century Trim in Matte Black
SCHLAGE BE469ZP CEN 626 Connect Smart Deadbolt With Alarm Inbuilt Century Trim In Satin Chrome
Kwikset 99540-001 Obsidian Keyless Z-Wave Electronic Touchscreen Deadbolt, Satin Nickel
Lockly Keyless Entry Latch Door Bluetooth Smart Lock (PGD628) | LED Touchscreen Panel | Discrete...
Kwikset 99190-001 Premis Traditional Arched Touchscreen Keyless Entry Smart Lock Apple HomeKit...
Best For:
Want remote access and control with no extra hubs
Already have a smart home hub
Sleek design, added access code security
Need a handle/knob lock
Need Siri voice support
Lock Type
Deadbolt Replacement
Deadbolt Replacement
Deadbolt Replacement
Handle Replacement
Deadbolt Replacement
Connectivity Available
Wi-Fi
Zigbee and Z-Wave
Z-Wave Plus
Bluetooth
Apple Homekit & Bluetooth
Alexa Integration
Yes
Yes, with a add-on hub
Yes, with a add-on hub
Yes, with a add-on hub
No
Siri / Homekit Integration
No
No
No
No
Yes
Google Assistant
Yes
Yes, with a add-on hub
No
Yes, with a add-on hub
No
User Reviews
1,728 Reviews
937 Reviews
179 Reviews
32 Reviews
541 Reviews
$499.98
$213.37
$185.75
Price not available
$185.39
Lock
Schlage Encode
Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt with Century Trim in Matte Black
Best For:
Want remote access and control with no extra hubs
Lock Type
Deadbolt Replacement
Connectivity Available
Wi-Fi
Alexa Integration
Yes
Siri / Homekit Integration
No
Google Assistant
Yes
User Reviews
1,728 Reviews
$499.98
Our Review
Lock
Schlage Connect
SCHLAGE BE469ZP CEN 626 Connect Smart Deadbolt With Alarm Inbuilt Century Trim In Satin Chrome
Best For:
Already have a smart home hub
Lock Type
Deadbolt Replacement
Connectivity Available
Zigbee and Z-Wave
Alexa Integration
Yes, with a add-on hub
Siri / Homekit Integration
No
Google Assistant
Yes, with a add-on hub
User Reviews
937 Reviews
$213.37
Our Review
Lock
Kwikset Obsidian
Kwikset 99540-001 Obsidian Keyless Z-Wave Electronic Touchscreen Deadbolt, Satin Nickel
Best For:
Sleek design, added access code security
Lock Type
Deadbolt Replacement
Connectivity Available
Z-Wave Plus
Alexa Integration
Yes, with a add-on hub
Siri / Homekit Integration
No
Google Assistant
No
User Reviews
179 Reviews
$185.75
Our Review
Lock
Lockly Latch
Lockly Keyless Entry Latch Door Bluetooth Smart Lock (PGD628) | LED Touchscreen Panel | Discrete...
Best For:
Need a handle/knob lock
Lock Type
Handle Replacement
Connectivity Available
Bluetooth
Alexa Integration
Yes, with a add-on hub
Siri / Homekit Integration
No
Google Assistant
Yes, with a add-on hub
User Reviews
32 Reviews
Price not available
Our Review
Lock
Kwikset Premis
Kwikset 99190-001 Premis Traditional Arched Touchscreen Keyless Entry Smart Lock Apple HomeKit...
Best For:
Need Siri voice support
Lock Type
Deadbolt Replacement
Connectivity Available
Apple Homekit & Bluetooth
Alexa Integration
No
Siri / Homekit Integration
Yes
Google Assistant
No
User Reviews
541 Reviews
$185.39
Our Review

Things to consider

 

Your door Fit

One of the first things to consider before falling in love with one particular model is to make sure it fits with your door in size and lock type.

Locks typically come in a few standard configurations

  1. Attach on your deadbolt (only 1 model on the market is like this)
  2. Interior deadbolt replacement where on the outside your door looks the same but the interior deadbolt section controls the lock and is replaced
  3. Complete deadbolt replacement
  4. Handle / Lever / Knob replacement where you only have one hole on your door
  5. Integrated lock where your deadbolt and handle are in one mechanism where they lock but are separated on the door
  6. Mortise - a fully integrated system

You can click on the images below to filter down the touchscreen enabled door locks that fit each particular door type.

Handle / Knob

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Deadbolt Replacement

Deadbolt Replacement

Interior Deadbolt Replacement

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Mortise

Mortise Smart Lock

Access Codes

All of these touchscreen enabled locks will have the ability to add access codes for your family members or for one-time things like deliveries or even ongoing timed events like a cleaner for a certain access time period

One thing to keep in mind is with certain locks (only Bluetooth enabled for example) you will only be able to add codes when you are near the door and not remotely. If you are looking to manage your codes from a long distance you will want a lock that has either Wi-Fi built in or connects with a hub that does so that it can connect to your home router.

Access Codes

Integration with smart home ecosystems

Do you already have an Alexa, Apple TV or a smart home hub in your home?

Many of the smart locks on the market let you:

  • Check status of your lock from your phone
  • Lock and unlock the door using voice control
  • Have your lock be a part of a "recipe" like a good night mode that turns off lights, locks door and sets security system.

Click on the buttons below to filter the touchscreen locks by each of their compatible systems.

Additional Smart Lock Features

Smart locks also come with a range of other features that could be the deciding factor for your purchase.

Features Remote Lock

Remote Locking

Check or manage your lock while away from your home

Adding access codes, checking on the door activity of who is entering and when is an important feature for many. For this to work though you will need to get a lock with the right type of connectivity (and possibly adding an additional hub).

Features Autolock

Proximity Locking

Automatically lock behind you or unlock as you approach

With this feature you can have your door automatically lock behind you after a certain amount of time (typically 30 seconds) or have it use your phone's GPS and Bluetooth to automatically unlock the door as you approach.

Touchscreen Lock Comparison

Touchscreen Smart Lock 5 image
Retail Price $249.99
(Available for: $109.00)
Our Review
Touchscreen Smart Lock 7 image
Touchscreen Smart Lock 8 imageInterior View
Touchscreen Smart Lock 9 imageExterior View

Ultraloq UL3 Bluetooth


Lock Type: Handle or Knob Replacement
Finish Options: Bronze and Nickel
Connectivity Options: Bluetooth
Alexa Support: Yes, within Bluetooth range
iOS App: Yes
Android App: Yes
Pros
  • Original launched on Indiegogo
  • iOS and Android app have decent number of reviews and overall score.
Cons
  • If you are in Bluetooth range the lock says it supports Alexa integrations with its own Alexa skill. Many customers have had difficulty in getting this to work.
  • Only supports long-distance control and access logs with an additional Wi-fi accessory bridge.
  • Fingerprint access is a plus for some and a minus in terms of security for others. We could not find information on how and where they store the fingerprints on the device.
  • Some users complain about some general quality issues and reliability of the fingerprint reader.
  • If you already have a deadbolt this is meant to only replace your handle/lever so will need to buy the deadbolt cover accessory.

The Ultraloq UL3 seems to have two types of reviews 5 stars or 1 stars.

The 5 star reviews praise its wide range of features and good looks with the people getting 1 star complaining about build quality and never getting the lock to actually function in the first place.

So overall if you get a good working lock than you should be in luck. Customer service seems to be solid from this company with users with defunct units getting their returns and refunds processed quickly and support staff helping them walk though any connectivity or other issues.

If you are looking for remote control, access and monitoring along with Alexa support this lock does have this feature. The only requirement an additional WiFi bridge unit.

If you don’t have the additional Wifi accessory you will be limited to adding codes, etc only when you are in Bluetooth range of your lock.

Some common user complaints include reliability issues with the fingerprint scanner and the Alexa skill not connecting properly so you can control the lock with your voice.

With the strong customer support backing it along with the number of 5 star reviews from customers getting the lock up and running successfully we can recommend this lock as a solid choice especially if you require fingerprint access.

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