This Eufy Smart Door Lock Is Now Under $100
I’ll be honest: when it comes to smart locks, I’m not immediately sold. My inner skeptic kept whispering, “What if the battery dies and you’re left locked in your own home?” or “What if someone breaks into it and breaks in?” But after looking at the eufy Security Smart Lock , I’m starting to think this little device might be the key (pun intended) to getting rid of that clanking pile of metal in my pocket.
The fingerprint scanner on the eufy Security Smart Lock is fast – you just touch the sensor and you’re in. And it’s not just for you; you can register multiple fingerprints and passwords. My favorite feature of this device is controlled access, which allows you to set passwords that automatically expire after a certain amount of time, making it especially convenient for, say, Airbnb hosts. And for those of you who are worried about whether you locked your door halfway to work, the eufy Security app lets you check and manage your lock status remotely.
Note that this smart lock doesn’t come with a camera doorbell (here’s the eufy model with a camera doorbell ), but it does give you real-time notifications about door activity. According to eufy, all data collected is securely encrypted and stored locally, which is a plus for privacy-conscious people. Battery life is also good, over six months. And if the battery ever dies, you can still use one of the physical keys or the emergency power port to unlock it. The lock even warns you when the battery is low so you aren’t caught off guard.
However, there are a few glitches. Some users found fingerprint registration a bit of a hitch . It is also not compatible with mortise locks, which may be a deal breaker for some. And while the lock is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice commands, it may not fully integrate with all smart home systems. Compared to other higher-end smart locks, the eufy Security Smart Lock isn’t the fanciest or the most feature-rich, but it gets the basics right and may be worth a try at $97.99, its lowest price ever. according to price checking. tools .