How We Test Smart Locks

Smart locks have become increasingly popular among homeowners and renters who want to enhance their home security and convenience. With so many different types of smart locks on the market, it can be challenging to know which one to choose. To help make the decision easier, I've started this smart lock review site that focuses on testing smart locks across five categories to provide a comprehensive and unbiased review.

1. Security: The first category is security. This category is critical because the lock's primary function is to keep your home secure. When testing a smart lock's security, we test its resistance to common break-in methods such as bypassing, bumping, picking, and other similar techniques.  We also test the lock's security features, such as auto-locking, tamper alerts, and access control.

2. Ease of Use: The second category is ease of use. This category evaluates how user-friendly the lock is, from installation to daily use. When testing a smart lock's ease of use, we evaluate the installation process, ease of setup, and user interface. We also test the lock's compatibility with different types of doors and door frames.

3. Durability: The third category is durability. This category evaluates the smart lock's ability to withstand wear and tear, exposure to weather and environmental conditions, and other factors that could affect its longevity. We stress test the lock's to see how you can expect the lock to perform in different environments.

4. Smart Features: The fourth category is smart features. This category evaluates the lock's additional smart features, such as voice control, remote access, and integration with other smart home devices. We test the lock's responsiveness and reliability when using these features to ensure that they function as intended.

5. Battery Life: The fifth and final category is battery life. This category evaluates the smart lock's battery life and recharge time. We test the lock's low battery notification warning and how to open the smart lock if the battery is dead.

By testing smart locks across these five categories, we hope to provide a comprehensive and objective review that will help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. It is essential to evaluate each lock equally in these categories to ensure that the review is as unbiased as possible.


Smart locks have become increasingly popular among homeowners and renters who want to enhance their home security and convenience. With so many different types of smart locks on the market, it can be challenging to know which one to choose. To help make the decision easier, I've started this smart lock review site that focuses on testing smart locks across five categories to provide a comprehensive and unbiased review.

1. Security: The first category is security. This category is critical because the lock's primary function is to keep your home secure. When testing a smart lock's security, we test its resistance to common break-in methods such as bypassing, bumping, picking, and other similar techniques.  We also test the lock's security features, such as auto-locking, tamper alerts, and access control.

2. Ease of Use: The second category is ease of use. This category evaluates how user-friendly the lock is, from installation to daily use. When testing a smart lock's ease of use, we evaluate the installation process, ease of setup, and user interface. We also test the lock's compatibility with different types of doors and door frames.

3. Durability: The third category is durability. This category evaluates the smart lock's ability to withstand wear and tear, exposure to weather and environmental conditions, and other factors that could affect its longevity. We stress test the lock's to see how you can expect the lock to perform in different environments.

4. Smart Features: The fourth category is smart features. This category evaluates the lock's additional smart features, such as voice control, remote access, and integration with other smart home devices. We test the lock's responsiveness and reliability when using these features to ensure that they function as intended.

5. Battery Life: The fifth and final category is battery life. This category evaluates the smart lock's battery life and recharge time. We test the lock's low battery notification warning and how to open the smart lock if the battery is dead.

By testing smart locks across these five categories, we hope to provide a comprehensive and objective review that will help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. It is essential to evaluate each lock equally in these categories to ensure that the review is as unbiased as possible.