Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt

Why it’s special:

This sleek durable deadbolt comes in various metal tone options, as well as having the highest standard of residential security (an ANSI grade 1.) It’s fingerprint-resistant touchscreen ensures that any intruders wouldn’t be able to see the numbers of the code. There’s three activity detector levels  – “activity”, “tamper”, or “forced entry” which provides live alerts from the first moment the handle is touched.

Goji Smart Lock

Why it’s special:

This futuristic screen based lock boasts Bluetooth unlocking options, a camera that takes photo of visitors, Personalized Display settings as well as Phone to phone electronic keys through a combination of Bluetooth and a mobile app. It offers complete customization including eKeys, notifications, and authorized users. If you lose your phone you can only get help by calling their 24 hour call service or using their website – which sounds potentially troublesome. This lock can be installed by mounting it to your door and matching it with your WIFI. The battery is said to last for three years – and you will receive a text message if the power or WiFi goes out.

Kwikset Kevo

Why it’s special:

This nifty device appears like a regular manual lock, but has features such as Bluetooth unlock via phone and phone to phone electronic keys – just touch phone to deadbolt to unlock the lock through Bluetooth or it’s own dedicated app. Kevo detects whether you’re outside or in your home, preventing you from accidentally unlocking your door from the inside. Additionally if your phone is lost or stolen, you can access your account through logging in to the app on a different smartphone.

The battery lasts 12 months on replaceable batteries, and installation is easy and can be done with an ordinary Phillips screwdriver.

Lockitron

Why it’s special:

This retro looking lock works with any kind of phone (including non-smart phones.) It carries Bluetooth unlock features, phone to phone electronic keys – and the door automatically unlocks as you approach. There is a text-to-unlock option (by $5 subscription), and your current key still works as before. The installation takes 5 minutes (it works with your existing lock. The batteries are said to last three years, but often run out faster than that, as it often takes 15-30 seconds for the lock to establish a Bluetooth or WiFi connection.

Yale Real Living

Why it’s special:

This Touchscreen based lock is sleek, and affordable – and carries the option to power itself with a 9-volt backup battery in emergencies. This unit is quite solid and heavy – and runs well – however it requires a professional installation in order to fix it solidly in the door.

August Smart Lock

Why it’s special:

This chic lock is stylishly designed by Yves Béhar, and carries all the usual electronic lock options such as Bluetooth capabilities, automatic unlocking, and exchangeable electronic keys. It boasts a log record so you can see everyone who entered your home, as well as an EverLock system that automatically locks your door behind you. The installation is simple, and you don’t have to change anything about your door hardware – it takes about 10 minutes. However, sometimes it takes a minute to log into the app to help you unlock your door.