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Best Smart Locks for Home Security in 2026: My Top Picks — Comparison & Verdict (2026)

July 6, 2026Watch on YouTube →

We broke down August Smart Lock Pro vs Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt in our latest video and turned the key takeaways into a written comparison you can skim in two minutes — specs, trade-offs, and which one wins for most buyers.

What we compared

This guide covers 3 products from our video breakdown: August Smart Lock Pro, Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt, Yale Assure Lock 2.

#1 August Smart Lock Pro
#2 Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt
#3 Yale Assure Lock 2

Quick verdict

If you only watch one section of the video, jump to where we crown August Smart Lock Pro — or read the full head-to-head on our comparison page for spec-by-spec detail.

Watch the full breakdown

The video walks through real-world use cases, not just spec sheets — comfort, battery, noise, cleanup, or whatever actually matters for this category.

Full head-to-head

Read the complete comparison with spec table and verdict: open comparison →

FAQ

Which is better: August Smart Lock Pro or Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt?

See our full comparison page for the spec table and editorial verdict — we pick a winner for iPhone users, Android users, and budget buyers separately when it matters.

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Watch the full video

More detail, demos, and our on-camera verdict.

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