5 best smart locks to keep your home secure

When it comes to safety, many people rely on technology. We all use tech to keep everything from our vehicles to jewelry safe and sound.

If you’re ready to protect your home, consider installing smart locks. These gadgets promise easy access for you and your family and a difficult time for everyone else. Tap or click here for summer safety tips to stay safe from burglars.

Install them on your front door, back door, shed and even your home office door to keep snooping relatives or curious kids out of your confidential documents.

Need a little help finding the right smart lock? Check out the five smart locks we trust to keep your home secure.

1. Make your deadbolt smarter

August (4th Generation) Smart Lock

Try the August Wi-Fi (4th Generation) Smart Lock for a smart lock that installs quickly. This device is available in matte black or silver and can be installed in only 10 minutes. It fits inside your door to turn your existing deadbolt into a more secure and convenient smart lock. It is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and more. It allows you to auto-lock or unlock with DoorSense, or you can set a timer to auto-lock after the door is opened and closed.

Promising review: "... Nobody gets locked out any longer, or forgets to lock the door at night. It works well in conjunction with our security monitoring and makes me feel a literal 1000% better about our home being fully secure. We even ordered an additional one for our other outside door. I also like that I can just always use a key, or give guest passes. I am very happy with this purchase."

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$219.99 on Amazon.com

2. Tap your finger

eufy Security Smart Lock

Not everyone wants to unlock their front door with an app, code or key — but the options still exist for this smart lock if you prefer them. Sometimes, a simple fingerprint scan is all the effort a homeowner wants to put in. This eufy Security Smart Lock Touch lets you unlock a door with a tap that only lasts 0.3 seconds. If you expect your hands to be full, unlock the door remotely with the eufy Security app. If you feel like opening your door differently, enter a code or use a key. However you choose to unlock your door, trust this sturdy zinc alloy and stainless steel smart lock to protect your home.

Promising review: "Purchased this lock after installing my eufy door bell. I also wanted to make sure that my door gets locked, no matter where I am. I have used this lock for 2 months now and had zero issues. Very easy to setup and the app allows me to control it. Auto-lock feature works great. Fingerprints work great."

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$209.50 on Amazon.com

3. Keyless entry

August Smart Lock

Busy parents might struggle to juggle keys, kids, bags, groceries, pets. You name it. Turn to this August Smart instead of struggling to unlock your front door with a code or key. Its simple but effective design replaces the inside thumb turn of your existing deadbolt and is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, Philips Hue and other smart assistants. It is entirely hands-free so that you can open the door with your smartphone or Apple Watch. Share virtual keys to allow the housekeeper or dog walker access, set schedules, set unique codes per user and receive real-time notifications when someone unlocks the door.

Promising review: "Love this lock. I got it in October of 2019 and have had no issues. Today, 18 months later, a low battery warning popped up on my app. Great battery life and glad to know there is a warning for low batteries. Easy to install, Lock always works, it works well with both Alexa and Google home and it's great for giving friends and family access to your home if they need it. I highly recommend."

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$127.00 on Amazon.com

4. Access history

Kwikset Aura Keypad Door Lock

We all know how sneaky teenagers can be. That's why this Kwikset Aura smart lock is a great buy. It allows you to lock and unlock your doors with a code or app, but it also records which codes are being used and when. Always know when your kids are coming and going, whether anyone is already home and more. You can create up to 250 unique user codes that can work 24/7 or only during certain times of the day. If you're in Bluetooth range, create, temporarily disable or delete user codes from your smartphone and access all the door unlock history. This lock is available in matte black, satin nickel or Venetian bronze.

Promising review: "Love the features, especially setting it to automatically lock, we don’t need to remember to lock the door now. Love not needing keys and knowing family can enter when necessary without us being home or even if we’re upstairs and don’t want to go downstairs to let them in. One time the door was not shut all the way when it went to lock itself and it beeped us to let us know."

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$123.13 on Amazon.com

5. Kim’s choice

Our sponsor, SimpliSafe, offers a smart lock designed to ensure your door is always locked. If you forget to lock up on your way out, this smart lock auto-locks the door as soon as your system arms, whether it is done automatically or per the timer.

Get alerts every time someone locks or unlocks your door, receive notifications if someone enters the incorrect PIN and sync your system to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

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5. Kim’s choice

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