The Best Smart Locks in Australia

Fumbling for keys while someone waits at the door is usually what gets you looking at smart locks. Our first choice is the Aqara U100: it combines Apple Home Key and fingerprint entry at a lower price than the Schlage and Lockly below, with an independent recommendation behind it.

The catch is worth knowing straight away: Aqara requires a separate hub for remote control. If letting visitors in while you’re away is the main reason you’re buying, we’d spend more on the Schlage Encode Plus and its built-in Wi-Fi.

The best smart locks in Australia

• Best overall for Apple households: Aqara Smart Lock U100
• Best for managing guest access remotely: Schlage Encode Plus
• Best for hands-free entry: Lockly Visage Zeno Series
• Best for keeping your existing cylinder: Nuki Smart Lock Pro
• Best lower-cost pick for multiple entry methods: EZVIZ DL04 Pro
• Best for fingerprint entry through the handle: eufy Smart Lock C33
• Best budget pick for interior doors: eufy FamiLock C32

Product		Price
	Aqara Smart Lock U100 (SDL-D01)	from $344.70 at Amazon	$344.70 at Amazon
	Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt (BE499WBCEN622)	from $529.21 at Amazon	$529.21 at Amazon
	Lockly Visage Zeno Series Facial Recognition Deadbolt (PGK728WRHKMB)	from $480.00 at Amazon	$480.00 at Amazon
	Nuki Smart Lock Pro (221147)	from $728.34 at Amazon	$728.34 at Amazon
	EZVIZ DL04 Pro Smart Lock (CS-DL04-R100-WBCP-GR(M)(O-STD))	from $172.67 at Amazon · 2 shops	$172.67 at Amazon
	eufy Security Smart Lock C33 (T85L0)	from $349.00 at Amazon · 2 shops	$349.00 at Amazon
	eufy Security eufy FamiLock C32 Smart Lock (T85L1)	from $179.00 at Amazon · 2 shops	$179.00 at Amazon

Smart lock reviews

1. Best overall for Apple households: Aqara Smart Lock U100

If you’d rather tap your phone than search for keys, start with the Aqara U100. Aqara says Apple Home Key lets you unlock with an iPhone or Apple Watch, even when that device is out of power. That’s a useful answer to the worry that replacing a key with a phone creates another battery to watch.

Fingerprint entry gives you another everyday way in. Our take is that these two entry methods make more sense for an Apple household than paying extra for facial recognition you may not need.

WIRED selects the U100 as its best smart lock. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check, so there’s no retailer review score to weigh alongside that recommendation.

Where it falls short is remote access. You need an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub to control it from away; don’t judge the cost of that setup on the lock alone. Amazon Australia is the only retailer listed as stocking it in our data, so check the warranty and returns terms before ordering.

Our verdict: Buy the U100 if you use Apple devices and want convenient entry without paying for the dearer locks here. Choose the Schlage instead if built-in Wi-Fi is central to your plans.

2. Best for managing guest access remotely: Schlage Encode Plus

Being away when someone needs to get inside is the problem the Schlage Encode Plus answers best in this line-up. Schlage says its built-in Wi-Fi lets you lock, unlock and monitor it through the app from anywhere. You don’t have the U100’s separate-hub requirement for that job.

Its allowance for up to 100 access codes also gives you room to manage different people’s access. We’d choose it over the Aqara when remote guest access matters more than keeping the purchase price down.

PCWorld recommends it for easy setup and compatibility with Apple Home Key, Alexa and Google Home. No independent owner rating was available from the retailers we check.

The price is the objection: it costs considerably more than the U100. That extra spend makes sense for its remote-access setup, but check your door measurements before buying. Our stock data lists Amazon Australia alone for this model; read the warranty and return conditions carefully.

Our verdict: This is our pick when you want to manage visitors from your phone while you’re away. If you mainly want an easier way to unlock on arrival, the Aqara costs less.

3. Best for hands-free entry: Lockly Visage Zeno Series

When your hands are full, even getting your phone out can be awkward. The Lockly Visage addresses that directly: Lockly says it recognises your face as you approach and unlocks automatically.

That’s the reason to buy it. Our take is that facial recognition earns the extra spend only if hands-free entry solves a regular annoyance for you. Otherwise, the U100’s cheaper fingerprint and phone entry is easier to justify.

Lockly says facial data stays encrypted on the lock rather than being sent to servers. TechRadar recommends it for sophisticated biometric entry, particularly hands-free facial recognition. We found no independent owner rating at the checked retailers.

It costs slightly more than the Schlage Encode Plus. Amazon Australia is its sole stockist in the supplied retailer data, making a check of warranty coverage and returns terms part of the buying decision.

Our verdict: Choose the Visage for hands-free arrival, not simply because its feature list is longer. If tapping a phone or using a fingerprint suits you, spend less on the Aqara.

4. Best for keeping your existing cylinder: Nuki Smart Lock Pro

Replacing door hardware can turn a convenient idea into a job you’d rather avoid. The Nuki Smart Lock Pro is worth considering if keeping your existing cylinder is the priority: Nuki says it installs without changing it or drilling into the door.

Built-in Wi-Fi adds remote control without a separate bridge. And its rechargeable battery can be charged while the lock remains installed, according to Nuki, so battery upkeep doesn’t mean repeatedly buying replacement AAs.

T3 recommends it for compact design, quick installation, faster locking and improved battery life. There was no independent owner rating at the retailers we check.

This is the dearest pick in the guide. We’d want its approach to installation to solve a specific problem before paying that much, and we’d check compatibility with the existing lock first. Only Amazon Australia appears as a stockist in our data; confirm warranty and returns arrangements before committing.

Our verdict: Buy the Nuki when retaining your cylinder is worth the extra money. For a replacement deadbolt, we’d start with the cheaper Aqara or Schlage.

5. Best lower-cost pick for multiple entry methods: EZVIZ DL04 Pro

Not everyone who uses your door wants to unlock it the same way. The EZVIZ DL04 Pro gives you fingerprint, passcode, proximity-card and app entry, at a lower price than the Aqara U100.

We like that flexibility more than the “Pro” in its name. EZVIZ also lists remote lock-status checks, which should suit you if checking whether you locked up is part of the reason for upgrading.

Its JB Hi-Fi owner score is a perfect 5.0 out of 5, but it comes from one review. That’s too little to call it well reviewed. The other catch is automatic locking: EZVIZ says that requires pairing with its door sensor, so don’t assume the lock alone provides it.

Our verdict: The DL04 Pro is a sensible lower-cost choice if flexible entry matters most. Don’t let its perfect score decide for you, and resolve the door-sensor requirement if you want automatic locking.

6. Best for fingerprint entry through the handle: eufy Smart Lock C33

If you’d prefer unlocking to happen as you grip the handle, the eufy C33 is the one to consider. eufy says its fingerprint reader works with that movement, rather than asking you to tap a separate sensor first. Built-in Wi-Fi also brings remote access for the garage, side and office doors listed by the maker.

It ranked number 6 in Door Hardware & Locks on Amazon Australia when we checked. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check. Its place here rests on that sales rank and the listed features, so we’d choose the Aqara or Schlage first for a deadbolt purchase.

The C33 uses eight AA batteries, twice the replacement count of the four-AA models here. Amazon Australia is the only retailer shown stocking it in our data; check how the stated 18-month coverage and returns terms apply to your purchase.

Our verdict: Consider the C33 if you specifically want fingerprint entry in the handle for a maker-listed door location. Its sales position alone isn’t a reason to choose it over the independently recommended deadbolts above.

7. Best budget pick for interior doors: eufy FamiLock C32

Keeping a storeroom or office accessible without passing keys around is a different job from replacing a front-door lock. The eufy FamiLock C32 is the cheapest pick here, with fingerprint entry and built-in Wi-Fi for remote management.

The important limit is plain: eufy does not recommend it for front doors. We’d keep it on the interior doors the maker specifies, rather than treating its low price as a cheaper route to a front-door upgrade.

It ranked number 6 in Door Hardware & Locks on Amazon Australia when we checked, and we found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check. Amazon Australia is the only stockist identified in our data, so review the warranty and returns terms before buying.

Our verdict: Buy the C32 for a suitable interior door when keeping costs down matters. Skip it for the front door, regardless of its price or sales rank.

How we chose

These reviews are based on owner ratings and review counts, maker specifications, independent recommendations, and price and stock checks. Every pick was in stock at Amazon Australia when checked. Independently recommended models come first, followed by the EZVIZ with its single owner review; products chosen on Amazon sales rank alone come last. Within those groups, we weighed features, door requirements and price.

Smart lock buying guide

If you want the best smart lock for your door, check the fit first

A lock that doesn’t fit creates work before it creates convenience. Measure door thickness, backset and existing holes, then compare them with the exact model’s installation requirements.

Decide whether you’re replacing a deadbolt, choosing a lock with a handle or keeping your existing cylinder. Those are different purchases. If you rent, get permission before changing door hardware.

If visitors need access while you’re away, plan the whole connection

An app doesn’t automatically mean remote access. Check whether the model needs a separate hub, and include that in your budget.

Read the access controls closely too. Shared app access, individual codes and one-time passwords aren’t interchangeable. Choose the method that matches how you want visitors to enter.

If you want a smartphone deadbolt lock, choose how you’ll unlock it

Phone control and Apple Home Key are different features. If tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch is the attraction, look for explicit Home Key support rather than assuming any app-controlled lock will do it.

Fingerprint entry may suit you better if you don’t want to reach for your phone. Facial recognition is worth paying for when hands-free entry is the point of the purchase.

If you’re worried about flat batteries, check the backup

Look for a stated emergency-access method and know what it requires before you need it. USB-C emergency power is useful only if you have the required cable and power source available.

Choose between replacing batteries and recharging according to what you’ll actually remember to do. A claimed battery life is a planning guide, not a promise about your household’s usage.

If your budget is tight, pay for the problem you need solved

Our take is to spend on fit and your preferred entry method first. Add remote access when you’ll use it, and pay for facial recognition only when it makes arriving home easier for you.

Don’t buy an interior-door model to save money on a front-door job. And before ordering from Amazon Australia, check the exact model, installation requirements and purchase terms.

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