Best smart locks in Australia (2024)

If you're an Apple die-hard and a smart home connoisseur, you probably know how difficult it is to find a HomeKit-compatible smart lock in Australia. Finally, we have a standout: the Aqara Smart Lock U100.

Also compatible with Google Home and Alexa, the U100 is a jack-of-all-trades that has a myriad of unlocking options. You can say 'open sesame' with your fingerprint, a passcode, the Aqara Home app, an Apple Home Key, an NFC tag, or a plain old mechanical key.

It's not the cheapest smart lock on the market, and its auto-locking feature needs some work, but we still think it's the best you can get right now.

Read our full Aqara Smart Lock U100 review for more.

The Eufy Smart Lock Touch (Wi-Fi) is a great all-rounder. We picked this digital door lock as our runner-up because it’s packed with features like:

• Multiple unlocking options: Fingerprint, keypad, key, app (via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi)
• Remote control through the app
• Secure built-in Wi-Fi connection
• Bluetooth connection for better at-home performance
• Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility for voice control and automation
• Built-in sensor to detect when the door is closed and lock it automatically

The Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro is our top pick for the best budget smart lock thanks to its durability, built-in Wi-Fi and wide range of unlocking capabilities – you can use the fingerprint scanner, keypad, app, voice commands or key to unlock it. It can also be programmed to auto-lock and unlock when you leave or enter a predefined range.

This keyless door lock is also the only pick on our list that uses IFTTT (If This Then That) alongside voice assistants like Alexa and Google. This means you can set up almost endless automation with your lock and other smart devices. An example: set your front door to lock automatically when your smart porch light turns on.

It also has an IP65 dust and waterproof rating, lifetime mechanical warranty and 18-month electronic warranty, so it's built to last.

If you want smart lock functionality without sacrificing style, the Schlage Encode Plus is for you. It comes in a variety of designs and colours to match just about any decorating style. Even though it has an exposed keyhole, it still looks sleek and looks the most like a traditional (or "dumb") lock out of all the smart locks we've seen.

But it isn't all about looks—the Schlage Encode Plus is packed with features. It works with HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa, meaning you can simply ask your chosen voice assistant to open or close the front door. Of course, there are other ways to unlock—namely, through the app (thanks to Wi-Fi), via the keypad, an Apple Home Key, or a physical key.

Want a device that can replace both your standard deadlock and a video doorbell? The Eufy Video Smart Lock E330 is both in one.

With its sleek design, 2K video doorbell with smart detection and smart lock with five unlocking options (fingerprint, app, voice assistant, keypad code or physical key), Eufy has managed to pack in a ton of great features. It's also IP65 rated, so should withstand most of what the Aussie climate can throw at it.

Unfortunately, it does come at a high cost, but at least it doesn't require a hub to operate, and it comes with 8GB of local storage so you don't have to worry about subscription fees for the doorbell portion.