Smart deadbolt lock with fingerprint: best keypad picks

The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE uses Matter over Thread, the 2024 smart home interoperability standard supported by Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings. Matter over Thread runs locally on the home network without cloud dependency, meaning lock and latch operations continue when the internet is down.

The built-in Wi-Fi removes the need for a separate bridge or hub that earlier ULTRALOQ models required for remote access. Remote locking, access log review, temporary access codes for guests and auto-lock scheduling are all available directly through the ULTRALOQ app.

The fingerprint reader stores up to 95 fingerprints and responds in approximately 0.3 seconds. The keypad stores up to 100 access codes with individual scheduling, useful for service providers who need temporary access during specific time windows.

The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 uses an AI Learning fingerprint scanner that improves its recognition accuracy for each stored user over time, adapting to changes in fingerprint presentation (different finger angle, skin moisture, light dirt). The standard fingerprint reader recognition rate improves with use rather than degrading as some fingerprint readers do after initial enrollment.

The Auto-Lock feature automatically re-engages the deadbolt after a configurable time delay (30 seconds to 30 minutes), providing a safety net when exits are frequent and re-locking is commonly forgotten. The deadbolt position sensor confirms whether the bolt is actually extended, alerting if it failed to engage.

Wyze's low price-point philosophy extends to smart locks: the Wyze Bolt v2 provides app control, fingerprint access and smart home integration at the most accessible price in the Wyze product line.

The TEEHO TE002 provides fingerprint and keypad entry in a standalone deadbolt at $42, providing keyless entry at the most accessible price without any subscription, hub or connectivity requirement. Installation replaces a standard single-cylinder deadbolt using the existing door prep.

The fingerprint reader stores up to 100 fingerprints and the keypad stores up to 30 access codes, providing capacity for an entire household plus service providers. The physical key override maintains traditional key access as a backup.

The matte black finish matches most modern door hardware. For buyers who simply want to eliminate key fumbling at the front door without any smart home complexity, the TEEHO TE002 at $42 is the lowest-friction upgrade available.

The Ulecoce U68 deadbolt-plus-knob combo provides fingerprint and keypad access on both the deadbolt and the door knob in a matching hardware set. Single-purchase combo sets provide coordinated aesthetics and eliminate the separate purchase and installation of two fingerprint locks.

Both the deadbolt and the knob share the same fingerprint database, meaning enrolled fingerprints open both mechanisms. Each set stores up to 100 fingerprints and 30 access codes.

At $49 for two pieces of hardware, the per-piece cost is lower than buying separate deadbolt and knob individually. For standard door installations where both the knob latch and deadbolt need upgrading, the combo set is the more economical approach.