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The Danalock is a Bluetooth and Z-Wave enabled smart lock that's attractive and easy to install, but suffers from inconsistent performance and a poorly designed app.
The August Smart Lock is a sharp-looking door lock that uses Bluetooth technology to lock and unlock your door using your smartphone. It's a snap to install and easy to manage.
The Schlage Century Touchscreen Deadbolt Lock is a stylish electronic lock offering Z-Wave wireless capabilities and both keyed and keyless entry. It's a bit noisy, and like most smart locks, it's expensive.
The Kwikset SmartCode Contemporary Deadbolt is a six-button electronic touchpad lock offering both keyless and keyed entry and Z-Wave wireless capabilities. It installs in minutes and works beautifully, but programming this lock can be daunting.
The LockState LS-5001 RemoteLock Wi-Fi Door Lock lets you lock and unlock your door, manage access, and monitor comings and goings from just about anywhere using your existing Wi-Fi network. It's easy to install and performs wonderfully, but its mobile apps aren't quite ready for prime-time and it requires a meager annual subscription fee.
The Yale Real Living Z-Wave Touchscreen Deadbolt Lock is a sleek-looking motorized door lock with lots of easy-to-use features, but it's expensive and requires a third-party app and a network controller to manage it remotely.