The 10 Best Smart Locks as of June 2026

How we ranked these smart locks

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each smart lock does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Smart Locks	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Yale Linus Smart Lock	8.9	Best overall	Retrofit smart lock	£180	View Price
2	Ultion Nuki Smart Lock	8.8	Best security	Retrofit + anti-snap cylinder	£200	View Price
3	Yale Conexis L2	8.7	Best keyless	Full keyless door lock	£230	View Price
4	Nuki Smart Lock 4.0	8.6	Best app	Retrofit smart lock	£170	View Price
5	Aqara Smart Lock U100	8.5	Best for Apple Home	Keyless deadbolt	£200	View Price
6	Yale Keyless Connected	8.4	Best for back doors	Keyless deadbolt-style	£150	View Price
7	Lockly Secure Pro	8.4	Best fingerprint	Keyless deadbolt	£230	View Price
8	SwitchBot Lock	8.3	Best budget retrofit	Retrofit smart lock	£90	View Price
9	Tapo Smart Lock	8.2	Best value keypad	Keyless + keypad	£120	View Price
10	ULOC Retrofit Smart Lock	8.0	Best simple retrofit	Retrofit smart lock	£80	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Yale Linus Smart Lock

8.9Our number one pick.

Yale's Linus fits over your existing euro-cylinder lock, letting you lock and unlock by app, auto-unlock on arrival and grant digital keys, a polished retrofit. It needs a bridge for remote access, but the build and app are excellent.

Security: 9.0Ease: 8.8Smart features: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Keeps your existing key
Auto-unlock and app control
Solid build

Cons

Bridge needed for remote
Euro-cylinder only

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best security

Ultion Nuki Smart Lock

8.8A superb runner-up.

The Ultion Nuki pairs Nuki's retrofit smart motor with Ultion's anti-snap 3-star cylinder, combining smart control with top physical security, ideal for insurance peace of mind. It is pricier as a bundle, but the security and app are excellent.

Security: 9.4Ease: 8.6Smart features: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

3-star anti-snap cylinder
Retrofit smart control
Auto-unlock

Cons

Pricier bundle
Bridge for remote

Check price on Amazon≈ £200

Best keyless

Yale Conexis L2

8.7Rounds out our top three.

Yale's Conexis L2 replaces the whole handle for a keyless door, opening with phone, card or fob and issuing virtual keys, sleek and secure. It is a bigger install and pricey, but the keyless convenience is excellent.

Security: 9.0Ease: 8.4Smart features: 8.8Value: 8.4

Pros

Fully keyless entry
Phone, card and fob
Virtual keys

Cons

Bigger install
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £230

Best app

Nuki Smart Lock 4.0

8.6A standout in the upper half.

Nuki's 4.0 retrofit lock offers fast app control, auto-unlock and a slick keypad option, with strong smart-home integration, a versatile pick. Battery life is shorter than some, but the features and app are excellent.

Security: 8.6Ease: 8.8Smart features: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Excellent app and integrations
Auto-unlock
Keypad option

Cons

Shorter battery life
Bridge for remote

Check price on Amazon≈ £170

Best for Apple Home

Aqara Smart Lock U100

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Aqara's U100 adds fingerprint, code and Apple home key (tap with iPhone or Watch) entry, a feature-packed lock for Apple households. It suits specific door types, but the biometrics and Apple integration are excellent.

Security: 8.8Ease: 8.6Smart features: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Fingerprint and Apple home key
Many entry methods
Good build

Cons

Door-type dependent
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £200

Best for back doors

Yale Keyless Connected

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

Yale's Keyless Connected offers PIN and fob entry with smart-module options, a solid keyless choice for back doors and uPVC. It needs a module for full smart features, but it is dependable and well-priced.

Security: 8.6Ease: 8.4Smart features: 8.2Value: 8.6

Pros

PIN and fob entry
Good for uPVC doors
Module-upgradable

Cons

Module for smart features
Dated app

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best fingerprint

Lockly Secure Pro

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

Lockly's Secure Pro features a fast fingerprint reader and a clever shuffling keypad that hides your PIN from onlookers, plus built-in Wi-Fi. It is bulky and pricey, but the biometrics and anti-peek keypad are excellent.

Security: 8.8Ease: 8.2Smart features: 8.8Value: 8.0

Pros

Fast fingerprint
Anti-peek keypad
Built-in Wi-Fi

Cons

Bulky
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £230

Best budget retrofit

SwitchBot Lock

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

SwitchBot's retrofit lock sticks over your thumb-turn for affordable smart control via app or add-on keypad, easy to fit with no door changes. It is less premium and relies on the SwitchBot hub for remote, but for value it is excellent.

Security: 8.2Ease: 8.8Smart features: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Cheap and easy to fit
No door changes
Keypad add-on

Cons

Hub for remote access
Plasticky

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best value keypad

Tapo Smart Lock

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

TP-Link's Tapo smart lock bundles keypad and app entry at a friendly price within the reliable Tapo ecosystem, good-value smart entry. It is newer with fewer integrations, but dependable and affordable.

Security: 8.2Ease: 8.4Smart features: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable
Keypad and app
Tapo ecosystem

Cons

Fewer integrations
Newer product

Check price on Amazon≈ £120

Best simple retrofit

ULOC Retrofit Smart Lock

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

A simple retrofit smart lock motorises your existing thumb-turn for basic app lock and unlock at a low price, fine for renters wanting smart control without changes. It is basic with limited features, but for value it does the job.

Security: 8.0Ease: 8.4Smart features: 8.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Renter-friendly retrofit
Cheap
Easy to remove

Cons

Basic features
Limited integrations

Check price on Amazon≈ £80

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the smart locks in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Yale Linus Smart Lock, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Ultion Nuki Smart Lock and Yale Conexis L2 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best smart locks without overthinking it, the Yale Linus Smart Lock is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £180

Our top picks at a glance

Yale Linus Smart Lock

SwitchBot Lock

Aqara Smart Lock U100

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How we ranked these smart locks

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Yale Linus Smart Lock

Pros

Cons

Ultion Nuki Smart Lock

Pros

Cons

Yale Conexis L2

Pros

Cons

Nuki Smart Lock 4.0

Pros

Cons

Aqara Smart Lock U100

Pros

Cons

Yale Keyless Connected

Pros

Cons

Lockly Secure Pro

Pros

Cons

SwitchBot Lock

Pros

Cons

Tapo Smart Lock

Pros

Cons

ULOC Retrofit Smart Lock

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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