(checked 2026-10-10)Very small sample: 149 ratings (Matte Black listing).
The smart parts hide inside the door, so it looks like an ordinary deadbolt, and it supports Matter and Apple Home Key. It's CNET's best invisible lock and a PCWorld Editors' Choice. But it costs about $350, the keypad and Wi-Fi bridge are extra, and there's no fingerprint reader or way to jump-start a dead battery.
Top complaints
- Expensive, with paid add-ons
CNET, PCWorld and Wirecutter all call it pricey at about $349 to $350. PCWorld notes the keypad is a $79 add-on.
- Remote access needs a hub
Wirecutter says it doesn't support remote access without an extra hub. PCWorld says you need Level Connect ($79) or a Thread-capable device such as an Apple TV, HomePod, Echo or Nest Hub. Wirecutter adds that non-Apple platforms can't use many of its best features.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT), PCWorld review - Touch-unlock quirks, no backup power
Amazon's summary says some owners report touch-to-unlock and geofencing problems. PCWorld says the single CR2 battery can't lock or unlock once it is critically low, and there's no USB-C or other way to power it temporarily, so the physical key matters. Wirecutter notes that without a phone you'll need to carry a fob or card.
What owners love
- Looks like an ordinary deadbolt
CNET says no one would know at a glance that it's a smart lock. PCWorld calls it 'the best and most attractive smart lock you can buy', and Amazon shoppers praise the invisible design.
- Many ways to unlock, Matter support
Wirecutter lists touch with a paired iPhone, Apple Home Key tap, key card or fob, app, key and voice. PCWorld says Matter over Thread lets it work across several platforms, with two NFC fobs included.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT), PCWorld review - Quick install, top security grade
PCWorld installed it in under 10 minutes with no cable to route, though removing the old paddle took a manual footnote. It notes a BHMA AAA rating and an IP54 lock. Amazon shoppers call it easy to install.
- You want a built-in keypad or fingerprint reader
- You have no Thread hub and don't want to buy a bridge
- You're on a budget
- A smart lock that looks like a normal deadbolt
- Apple Home Key users
- Homes with a Thread/Matter hub already
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What experts say
- CNET: Best invisible smart lock: compact with many features and Matter support, but expensive and without a fingerprint reader.
- PCWorld: Editors' Choice (August 2025), recommended 'without reservation', with the keypad and Wi-Fi bridge as paid extras.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Worth considering if Home Key and looks matter most. It isn't a pick because remote access needs a hub, it's $350, and you need a fob without a phone.