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Best Smart Locks With No Monthly Fee (2026 Buyer’s Guide)

September 4, 2026 by Naveen Kumar Durai

Smart door lock with backlit keypad mounted on a wooden front door

The best smart locks with no monthly fee in 2026, compared on real specs and prices. Top pick Aqara U100 at $149.99; budget Wyze Lock Bolt at $79.99.

Best Solar-Powered Smart Locks in 2026: 4 Deadbolts That Charge Themselves

August 20, 2026August 6, 2026 by Naveen Kumar Durai

Sleek smart door lock on a white front door, the kind of keyless deadbolt a solar panel can keep charged

The best solar-powered smart locks of 2026 compared: Lockin Veno, Avia SolarPro, Lockly Vision Elite, DESLOC V150 Plus, plus a budget pick under $100.

Best Smart Lock Under $100: 5 Budget Picks That Deliver in 2026

August 20, 2026July 23, 2026 by Naveen Kumar Durai

Sleek smart door lock keypad on a white front door, an example of a budget smart lock under $100

The five best smart locks under $100 in 2026: eufy C210, Wyze Lock Bolt v2, Aqara U50, TEEHO TE001 and more, ranked by real-world value.

Kwikset Aura Reach Review (2026): The $189 Matter Lock That Skips Wi-Fi on Purpose

September 3, 2026July 19, 2026 by Naveen Kumar Durai

Hand opening a Kwikset Aura Reach smart lock with digital keypad on a front door

Kwikset’s $189 Aura Reach brings Matter over Thread, 250 codes, and a real key backup. The catch: no Wi-Fi. Here’s who should buy it and who’ll regret it.