The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

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The weekly chart ?

The top 20 products brands right now.

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Current race ?

This week ?

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) holds #1.

#1 in 2 of the last 20 weeks

2 debuts1 backbiggest climb 303 out

All 29 moves ↓

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#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekWi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)AugustAlso #9 Smart Home & SecurityLast week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #1 · people #9 of 11

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#11
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#15

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#9people’s order, of 11 checked · AI #1 ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.42,603 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 4 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Generation) ReviewYouTube: Terry Lee White · 30K views · Oct 2020

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)
  2. #2same place as last weekEncode Plus Smart WiFi DeadboltSchlageAlso #12 Smart Home & SecurityLast week #2 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#6

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.86,566 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press4/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • PCWorldRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • tomsguide.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • MacRumorsRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ReviewedRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt
  3. #3up 1 place since last weekSmart Lock U400Aqaranot checkedAlso #15 Smart Home & SecurityLast week #4 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Aqara Smart Lock U400
  4. #4down 1 place since last weekSmart Lock U100AqaraAlso #16 Smart Home & SecurityLast week #3 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#29
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.781 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Review: Aqara U100 smart lock - Apple Home Key for less than $200!YouTube: 9to5Mac · 270K views · Jun 2023

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Aqara Smart Lock U100
  5. #5up 1 place since last weekLevel Lock ProLevelAlso #17 Smart Home & SecurityLast week #6 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.323 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 4 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Is This the Coolest Smart Lock Ever? Level Lock Pro REVIEWYouTube: AppleInsider · 208K views · Oct 2025

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Level Lock Pro
  6. #6down 1 place since last weekAssure Lock 2 PlusYaleLast week #5 · 17 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #5 · people #11 of 11

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#10
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#12

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#11people’s order, of 11 checked · AI #5 ?
    • Buyers’ rating3.713 ratings · Sep 2026
    Search Google for Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus
  7. #7up 1 place since last weekSmart Lock U200AqaraLast week #8 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#16
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#26

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating5.073 ratings · Aug 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    NEW Aqara U200: The Ultimate RETROFIT Smart Lock!YouTube: Shane Whatley · 115K views · Aug 2024
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  8. #8down 1 place since last weekSmart Lock C220EufyMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #7 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#24

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.6248 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Eufy Security Smart Lock C220 Deadbolt Install Tutorial & ReviewYouTube: Grant Butler · 73.8K views · Aug 2023
    Search Google for Eufy Smart Lock C220
  9. #9up 4 places since last weekEncode Smart WiFi DeadboltSchlageMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #13 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#22

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.711,175 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Review of the Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi DeadboltYouTube: Andrew's Amazon Finds · 3K views · Oct 2024
    Search Google for Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
  10. #10up 8 places since last weekBolt MissionUltraloqnot checkedLast week #18 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#9

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Ultraloq Bolt Mission
  11. #11up 3 places since last weekLock Bolt v2Wyzenot checkedLast week #14 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#21
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Wyze Lock Bolt v2
  12. #12down 3 places since last weekAssure Lock 2 TouchYaleLast week #9 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#18
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#16
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.1809 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch Review - A Great Upgrade?YouTube: Joe Reviews · 61.7K views · Oct 2025
    Search Google for Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch
  13. #13up 4 places since last weekAssure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-FiYalenot checkedLast week #17 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#21

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi
  14. #14down 2 places since last weekSense Pro Smart DeadboltSchlagenot checkedLast week #12 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt
  15. #15down 5 places since last weekAssure Lock 2YaleLast week #10 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#10
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating3.9133 ratings · Jul 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Yale Assure Lock 2 - Even Better Than BeforeYouTube: Steve DOES · 310K views · Oct 2023
    Search Google for Yale Assure Lock 2
  16. #16up 30 places since last weekLock UltraSwitchbotDebutBiggest climbnot checkedLast week #46 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claude#24
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#18

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Switchbot Lock Ultra
  17. #17down 2 places since last weekArrive Smart WiFi DeadboltSchlageMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #15 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.83,300 ratings · Oct 2026
    Search Google for Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt
  18. #18up 4 places since last weekApproach Lock with Wi-FiYaleDebutnot checkedLast week #22 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#26
    2. Claude#15
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi
  19. #19up 1 place since last weekULTRALOQ Bolt ProUltraloqnot checkedLast week #20 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#10

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for ULTRALOQ Bolt Pro
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekSense Smart DeadboltSchlageRe-entrynot checkedLast week #21 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#13
    3. Gemini#17
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Smart Lock with MatterYale · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  2. #22Smart Lock U50Aqara · last wk #11 12 wks in top 20
  3. #23Halo Touch Wi-Fi Fingerprint Smart LockKWIKSET · last wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Visage Zeno SeriesLockly · last wk #34 1 wk in top 20
  5. #25Bolt Fingerprint Smart LockUltraloq · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Encode Smart WiFi LeverSchlage · last wk #16 2 wks in top 20
  7. #27Encode PlusSchlage · last wk #40 5 wks in top 20
  8. #28U-Bolt Pro Wi-FiUltraloq · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Latch 5 ProUltraloq · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Smart Lock Touch & Wi-FiEufy · last wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Halo Touch (Gen 2)KWIKSET · last wk #27 10 wks in top 20
  12. #32Eufy Smart Lock C34Eufy · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33U-Bolt Pro WiFiUltraloq · last wk #31 9 wks in top 20
  14. #34Smart Lock UltraNuki · last wk #47 1 wk in top 20
  15. #35C210 Smart LockEufy Security · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Lock BoltWyze · last wk #35 13 wks in top 20
  17. #37Level BoltLevel · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Assure Lock 2 Touchscreen with Wi-FiYale · last wk #91 3 wks in top 20
  19. #39Bolt SenseUltraloq · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Smart Lock U300Aqara · last wk #97 9 wks in top 20
  21. #41Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi DeadboltSchlage · last wk #42 3 wks in top 20
  22. #42Encode Plus Smart DeadboltSchlage · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Halo Touchscreen Wi‑Fi Smart LockKWIKSET · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Video Smart Lock E330Eufy · last wk #58 3 wks in top 20
  25. #45Smart Deadbolt 3Igloohome · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Lock+ with ConnectLevel · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen)Nuki · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Kasa Smart Lock KL100TP-Link · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Encode Smart Wi-Fi DeadboltSchlage · last wk #49 2 wks in top 20
  30. #50LockLevel · last wk #24 14 wks in top 20
  31. #51Encode Smart DeadboltSchlage · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Bolt Mission UWBUltraloq · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Halo TouchKWIKSET · last wk — 6 wks in top 20
  34. #54Aura Reach Smart LockKWIKSET · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Bolt Sense Smart LockUltraloq · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Lock Ultra Vision ComboSwitchbot · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Assure Lock 2 TouchscreenYale · last wk #65 1 wk in top 20
  38. #58Aura Bluetooth Smart LockKWIKSET · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Assure Lock 3 with Wi-FiYale · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Assure Lock 2 Plus with Wi-FiYale · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Wi-Fi Smart Lock (5th Gen)August · last wk #19 14 wks in top 20
  42. #62Smart Lock S330Eufy · last wk #48 1 wk in top 20
  43. #63Ultraloq Bolt Mission UWB+NFCU‑tec · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt be499wbvcSchlage · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Wi-Fi Smart Lock 6August · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Smart Lock C33Eufy · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Ring Smart Lock Pro 2026Ring · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Lock+ (Apple Home Key)Level · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Assure Lock 2 YRD450 Wi-Fi DeadboltYale · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Visage Zeno Series Facial Recognition DeadboltLockly · last wk #28 4 wks in top 20
  51. #71Visage Zeno Series Facial Recognition Deadbolt LockLockly · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Assure Lock 3 ProYale · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Bolt FingerprintUltraloq · last wk #54 2 wks in top 20
  54. #74U-Bolt Pro Z-WaveUltraloq · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Wi-Fi Smart Lock 5August · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Secure Pro Latch Latest Version Quick-Switch Dual Keypad with Built-in Wi-FiLockly · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Level Lock Pro 2Level · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Halo Wi-Fi Smart LockKWIKSET · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Assure Lock 2 Touch with MatterYale · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt BE889WBSchlage · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt BE499WBSchlage · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Halo 3 TouchscreenKWIKSET · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Latch 5 Wi-FiUltraloq · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84UWB Smart Lock U400Aqara · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Vision Pro 2Lockly · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Bolt 6 BiometricUltraloq · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Assure Lock 2 with Wi-FiYale · last wk #90 2 wks in top 20
  68. #88Halo Select Wi-Fi Smart LockKWIKSET · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Eufy Smart Lock E30Eufy · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Encode Plus (2nd Gen)Schlage · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Assure Lock 2 Wi-FiYale · last wk #93 1 wk in top 20
  72. #92Assure Lock 3 TouchYale · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Latch 5 FingerprintUltraloq · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Wi-Fi Smart Lock 6th GenAugust · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Lock+ ConnectLevel · last wk #94 3 wks in top 20
  76. #96Smart Lock 4 ProNuki · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Encode Plus Gen 3Schlage · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Kasa Smart Lock KL200TP-Link · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Vision Elite ProLockly · last wk #100 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Smart Lock E330Eufy · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Schlage holds #1.

#1 in 15 of the last 20 weeks

2 back2 out

All 17 moves ↓

Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekSchlageMonthly check: Passes the checkModels here: #2 Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt · #9 Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt · +14Last week #1 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Schlage products here ?

    16 products in the top 100 · 5 in the top 20 · 2 of the 3 checked pass the check

    1. #2 Encode Plus Smart WiFi DeadboltBuyers’ rating 4.8 · 6.6K ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #9 Encode Smart WiFi DeadboltPasses the check: video reviews 4.5/5
    3. #14 Sense Pro Smart Deadboltnot checked
    4. #17 Arrive Smart WiFi DeadboltPasses the check: buyers 4.8★
    5. #20 Sense Smart Deadboltnot checked

    Where Schlage is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Schlage smart locks
  2. #2same place as last weekYaleModels here: #6 Assure Lock 2 Plus · #12 Assure Lock 2 Touch · +14Last week #2 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Yale products here ?

    16 products in the top 100 · 5 in the top 20

    1. #6 Assure Lock 2 PlusPeople disagree
    2. #12 Assure Lock 2 TouchBuyers’ rating 4.1 · 809 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #13 Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Finot checked
    4. #15 Assure Lock 2Buyers’ rating 3.9 · 133 ratings · Jul 2026
    5. #18 Approach Lock with Wi-Finot checked

    Where Yale is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Yale smart locks
  3. #3same place as last weekLevelModels here: #5 Level Lock Pro · #37 Level Bolt · +5Last week #3 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Level products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #5 Level Lock ProBuyers’ rating 4.3 · 23 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #37 Level Boltbelow the top 20
    3. #46 Lock+ with Connectbelow the top 20
    4. #50 Lockbelow the top 20
    5. #68 Lock+ (Apple Home Key)below the top 20

    Where Level is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Level smart locks
  4. #4same place as last weekAqaraModels here: #3 Smart Lock U400 · #4 Smart Lock U100 · +4Last week #4 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Aqara products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #3 Smart Lock U400not checked
    2. #4 Smart Lock U100Buyers’ rating 4.7 · 81 ratings · Aug 2026
    3. #7 Smart Lock U200Buyers’ rating 5.0 · 73 ratings · Aug 2026
    4. #22 Smart Lock U50below the top 20
    5. #40 Smart Lock U300below the top 20

    Where Aqara is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Aqara smart locks
  5. #5same place as last weekAugustModels here: #1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) · #61 Wi-Fi Smart Lock (5th Gen) · +3Last week #5 · 20 weeks in top 20

    August products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)People disagree
    2. #61 Wi-Fi Smart Lock (5th Gen)below the top 20
    3. #65 Wi-Fi Smart Lock 6below the top 20
    4. #75 Wi-Fi Smart Lock 5below the top 20
    5. #94 Wi-Fi Smart Lock 6th Genbelow the top 20

    Where August is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for August smart locks
  6. #6same place as last weekUltraloqModels here: #10 Bolt Mission · #19 ULTRALOQ Bolt Pro · +12Last week #6 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Ultraloq products here ?

    14 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #10 Bolt Missionnot checked
    2. #19 ULTRALOQ Bolt Pronot checked
    3. #25 Bolt Fingerprint Smart Lockbelow the top 20
    4. #28 U-Bolt Pro Wi-Fibelow the top 20
    5. #29 Latch 5 Probelow the top 20
    Search Google for Ultraloq smart locks
  7. #7same place as last weekEufyModels here: #8 Smart Lock C220 · #30 Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fi · +6Last week #7 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Eufy products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #8 Smart Lock C220Passes the check: buyers 4.6★ · video reviews 4.3/5
    2. #30 Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fibelow the top 20
    3. #32 Eufy Smart Lock C34below the top 20
    4. #44 Video Smart Lock E330below the top 20
    5. #62 Smart Lock S330below the top 20

    Where Eufy is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Eufy smart locks
  8. #8same place as last weekKWIKSETModels here: #23 Halo Touch Wi-Fi Fingerprint Smart Lock · #31 Halo Touch (Gen 2) · +7Last week #8 · 20 weeks in top 20

    KWIKSET products here ?

    9 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #23 Halo Touch Wi-Fi Fingerprint Smart Lockbelow the top 20
    2. #31 Halo Touch (Gen 2)below the top 20
    3. #43 Halo Touchscreen Wi‑Fi Smart Lockbelow the top 20
    4. #53 Halo Touchbelow the top 20
    5. #54 Aura Reach Smart Lockbelow the top 20
    Search Google for KWIKSET smart locks
  9. #9same place as last weekLocklyModels here: #24 Visage Zeno Series · #70 Visage Zeno Series Facial Recognition Deadbolt · +4Last week #9 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Lockly products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #24 Visage Zeno Seriesbelow the top 20
    2. #70 Visage Zeno Series Facial Recognition Deadboltbelow the top 20
    3. #71 Visage Zeno Series Facial Recognition Deadbolt Lockbelow the top 20
    4. #76 Secure Pro Latch Latest Version Quick-Switch Dual Keypad with Built-in Wi-Fibelow the top 20
    5. #85 Vision Pro 2below the top 20
    Search Google for Lockly smart locks
  10. #10same place as last weekWyzeModels here: #11 Lock Bolt v2 · #36 Lock BoltLast week #10 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Wyze products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #11 Lock Bolt v2not checked
    2. #36 Lock Boltbelow the top 20

    Where Wyze is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Wyze smart locks
  11. #11same place as last weekNukiModels here: #34 Smart Lock Ultra · #47 Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) · +1Last week #11 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Nuki products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #34 Smart Lock Ultrabelow the top 20
    2. #47 Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen)below the top 20
    3. #96 Smart Lock 4 Probelow the top 20
    Search Google for Nuki smart locks
  12. #12same place as last weekSwitchbotModels here: #16 Lock Ultra · #56 Lock Ultra Vision ComboLast week #12 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Switchbot products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #16 Lock Ultranot checked
    2. #56 Lock Ultra Vision Combobelow the top 20

    Where Switchbot is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Switchbot smart locks
  13. #13same place as last weekSamsungAlso #1 All brands · #1 Electronics · +4Last week #13 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#14
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Where Samsung is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Samsung smart locks
  14. #14same place as last weekTP-LinkModels here: #48 Kasa Smart Lock KL100 · #98 Kasa Smart Lock KL200Last week #14 · 13 weeks in top 20

    TP-Link products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #48 Kasa Smart Lock KL100below the top 20
    2. #98 Kasa Smart Lock KL200below the top 20

    Where TP-Link is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for TP-Link smart locks
  15. #15up 1 place since last weekIgloohomeModels here: #45 Smart Deadbolt 3Last week #16 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Igloohome products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #45 Smart Deadbolt 3below the top 20
    Search Google for Igloohome smart locks
  16. #16up 4 places since last weekDanalockLast week #20 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#15
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Search Google for Danalock smart locks
  17. #17down 2 places since last weekPhilipsAlso #4 Best Coffee Machines for Cappuccino · #4 Best Nespresso Alternatives · +4Last week #15 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#20
    2. Claude#30
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#16
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Where Philips is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Philips smart locks
  18. #18up 4 places since last weekEufy SecurityRe-entryModels here: #35 C210 Smart LockLast week #22 · 10 weeks in top 20

    Eufy Security products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #35 C210 Smart Lockbelow the top 20
    Search Google for Eufy Security smart locks
  19. #19down 2 places since last weekRingModels here: #67 Ring Smart Lock Pro 2026Last week #17 · 20 weeks in top 20

    Ring products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #67 Ring Smart Lock Pro 2026below the top 20

    Where Ring is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Ring smart locks
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekArloRe-entryAlso #2 Best Home Security Cameras · #2 Best Video Doorbells · +3Last week #21 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Where Arlo is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Arlo smart locks

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Google Nest was #18, now #21 10 weeks in the top 20
  • U‑tec was #19, now #22 4 weeks in the top 20
Show places 21–55Hide places 21–55
  1. #21Google Nestlast wk #18 10 wks in top 20
  2. #22U‑teclast wk #19 4 wks in top 20
  3. #23Tedeelast wk #34 6 wks in top 20
  4. #24Googlelast wk #25 14 wks in top 20
  5. #25Milast wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Weiserlast wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Godrejlast wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Honeywelllast wk #30 1 wk in top 20
  9. #29Ultionlast wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Tapplocklast wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31SimpliSafelast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Abodelast wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Baldwinlast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Saltolast wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35MiLockslast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Onitylast wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Gatelast wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Assa Abloylast wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Emteklast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Tapolast wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Amazonlast wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Dormakabalast wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Master Locklast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Brinnolast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45DESLOClast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Hornbilllast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Kaadaslast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Sifelylast wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49LGlast wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50SmarterHomelast wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Brinkslast wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Defiantlast wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Mul-T-Locklast wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Codeloxlast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Fridaylast wk #60 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)11, well below the others2, well above the others1, well above the others15, well below the others4/6
#2Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt262/6
#3Smart Lock U400142/6
#4Smart Lock U10029, well below the others4, well above the others83/6
#5Level Lock Pro4453/6
#6Assure Lock 2 Plus102123/6
#7Smart Lock U200165, well above the others26, well below the others3/6
#8Smart Lock C2207, well above the others24, well below the others2/6
#9Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt9, well above the others22, well below the others2/6
#10Bolt Mission792/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#13Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi, Claude’s #13121, well below the others3/6
#17Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Perplexity’s #111/6

Further down: Grok’s #1 Assure Lock 3 with Wi-Fi (#59 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Schlage233215/6
#2Yale312125/6
#3Level448455/6
#4Aqara15444/6
#5August11, well below the others21315, well below the others5/6
#6Ultraloq766895/6
#7Eufy618, well below the others7514, well below the others5/6
#8KWIKSET22, well below the others9, well above the others5, well above the others1223, well below the others5/6
#9Lockly5, well above the others27, well below the others20, well below the others10, well above the others135/6
#10Wyze21, well below the others157, well above the others3/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

11 of the top 20 checked

  1. August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)People disagreeAI saysIts order1stof 11 checked · #1 in the chartPeople sayTheir order9thof 11 checked · by buyer ratings and video reviewsBuyers4.4/52,603 ratingsVideo reviews3.5/54 videos123
  2. Yale Assure Lock 2 PlusPeople disagreeAI saysIts order5thof 11 checked · #6 in the chartPeople sayTheir order11thof 11 checked · by buyer ratingsBuyers3.7/513 ratings
  3. Eufy Smart Lock C220Passes the checkAI saysChart place#8named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/5248 ratingsVideo reviews4.3/55 videos123
  4. Schlage Encode Smart WiFi DeadboltPasses the checkAI saysChart place#9named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/511,175 ratingsVideo reviews4.5/53 videos123

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Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

32 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 126 AI answers over 23 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings42,017
  • Review videos54
  • Owner threads36
  • Press outlets7
  • Recall checks17

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Smart Locks”, and for how long?

    August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 2 of the last 20 weeks. Schlage is the #1 brand, #1 for 15 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    10 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt; it is #2 now. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    11 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place 2 much lower than the AI does. 3 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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