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Pick the right smart lock for your door and your phone — and get it installed without the Wi-Fi setup nightmare.

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Do this. In this order.

Four simple steps. No jargon, no panic. Walk through them in order and you'll come out fine.

Step 1 — Measure your door

Door thickness, backset (2-3/8" or 2-3/4"), and bore-hole size. The locksmith needs this to recommend a lock that actually fits.

Step 2 — Pick your ecosystem

iPhone (HomeKit / Apple Home Key)? Google? Alexa? Airbnb? Your ecosystem narrows the lock choice fast.

Step 3 — Quote install + setup

"Does the install price include pairing it to my phone and setting up the first user?" If yes, you'll save 90 minutes.

Step 4 — Backup access

Make sure there's a physical key OR keypad backup. Smart locks fail; you don't want to be locked out by a dead battery.

Phone Script

Copy this. Read it word-for-word.

“I want a smart lock for a [front door / rental / garage entry]. My door is [thickness] thick, backset [2-3/8" or 2-3/4"]. I use [Apple / Google / Alexa]. Quote install + first-user setup.”
Hang Up Immediately If…

Instant red flags

  • They recommend a model without asking your door dimensions.
  • The install price doesn't cover phone pairing.
  • There's no physical key or keypad backup option.

Read the full scam guide — 9 red flags + a 5-question quiz →

Take a minute: how this actually plays out

A 60-second visual walkthrough of the four steps above — consistent, on-brand, and never blocked by an ad or a 404'd YouTube link.

Quick answers

The questions everyone asks the moment they pick up the phone.

Smart lock or smart deadbolt?

Almost always a smart deadbolt. They're drop-in replacements, work without Wi-Fi for offline access, and have stronger battery life than full handle-set replacements.

Will it work if my Wi-Fi is down?

Most quality smart deadbolts work locally via the keypad or Bluetooth from your phone — Wi-Fi is only needed for remote access.

Recommended smart locks

Three picks our verified locksmiths actually install. The full 6-product guide with specs, pros, and cons is at /best-smart-locks/.

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Best for Apple Households

Schlage Encode Plus

iPhone-first households who want the door to unlock with a tap of an Apple Wallet pass — no app, no phone unlock, no scanning a code in the rain.

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Best Value Deadbolt

Kwikset Halo Touchscreen

Buyers who want the basics — codes, app control, auto-lock — without paying for HomeKit or matter premium tier features.

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Best Renter-Friendly Pick

Yale Approach with Wi-Fi

Renters who want smart-lock control without changing the lock cylinder — the hardware retrofits over your existing deadbolt thumbturn from inside the unit only.

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See all 6 picks — full guide →

Smart Locks — top cities

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