Wyze Smart Lock features: The downside is that the auto-lock and -unlock don’t always work perfectly. The auto-unlock doesn’t always unlock the door reliably. Sometimes the lock stays locked, even if you’re standing right in front of the door. And the auto-lock feature can potentially lock you out of your house if you set it to lock the door whenever someone closes it. On the whole, auto-lock and -unlock are nice to have but sometimes glitchy in practice. The Wyze Lock also has a built-in alarm that will beep if your door is left open for too long. The next time your kid walks out the back door and leaves it just a little bit open, you’ll know about it. As with most things Wyze Lock, this feature doesn’t work perfectly 100% of the time. Sometimes, the sensor says the door is open when it’s closed, or vice versa. But again—for the price, we can forgive some flaws. This lock would work best for doors you don’t use as often (like a back or side door) that you don’t want to spend big bucks on for a smart lock. For your front door, you might want to go with a higher-quality model, like the August Smart Lock Pro or August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. If you prefer a smart lock with Wi-Fi built in, we recommend the Schlage Encode. But it costs a pretty penny more than the Wyze Lock. If you need a little more help, check out Wyze’s installation instructions. Features: The Wyze Cam has a lot of the same features as the much more expensive August smart lock. Not all of its features work perfectly, but they’re relatively minor flaws considering the low price point. Pricing: Smart door locks don’t get much cheaper than the Wyze Lock. You’ll pay only around $100 for this device, as opposed to more than $200 for alternative smart locks. Installation: The Wyze Lock goes up quick and easy. It takes only about 10 minutes to install, and you don’t even have to remove your entire deadbolt. If you’re willing to spend a bit more money for more features, check out our Best Smart Door Locks review to see your other options.
