SMART LOCKS & HOME SECURITY
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TEEHO TE001 Keypad Deadbolt
Keyless entry, 20 codes, real key backup, IP54 weatherproofing. The best first lock upgrade. Our review.
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Matter over Thread, 250 codes, rekeyable key backup. Best for Apple/Google smart homes. Our review.
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Wi-Fi built in, Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock, door sensor. For those who want everything.
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How we review
Specs and prices checked against manufacturer pages and retailer listings on the day we publish, and re-verified monthly.
Every lock is judged against its closest rivals on the things that matter: key backup, dead-battery plan, weather rating, real install effort.
Reviews end with “buy it if / skip it if” — a straight answer. When we have not done a hands-on install yet, the review says so.