This smart deadbolt gives you true keyless & phoneless entry

Gone are the days when you hid a spare key under the flowerpot or the outdoor mat, and never expected anyone unauthorized to use it. It’s the age of getting door locks that are not only secure but IoT enabled so that you can have easy access virtually! The U-Bolt Pro calls itself the ultimate 6 in 1 Smart DeadBolt, and I will have to agree. It offers keyless and phoneless entry and even helps you control or manage access, remotely.

The ‘6 in 1’ stands for the ways you can unlock with or without your smartphone. For example, use the Smartphone App, or your fingerprint. Passcode, mechanical key and even a proximity lock! However, I find the ‘Magic Shake’, the most amusing way to unlock the door! Simply shake your phone in front of the lock, and the door opens!

Keeping all your data secure, the system employs Dual 128-bit AES Dynamic Key Encryption and second layer of protection through the Dynamic Key. I see the use of the lock in places like Airbnb or offices, where you can give temporary access to certain people (guests, cleaning crew etc.), and then destroy the access code.

Made from premium alloy construction, the U-Bolt Pro is unbreakable both physically and digitally. And although it is battery powered, there are more options (like micro USB connectivity) available to ensure it never runs out of juice.

Designer: Kevin Zhu

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U-Bolt Pro is the most secure, and the most versatile smart deadbolt ever created. With Dual 128-bit AES Dynamic Key Encryption and premium alloy construction, it is unbreakable both physically and digitally.

Ultimate Keyless Entry: 6 Ways To Unlock

Never get locked outside with 6 ways to unlock with or without your smartphone:

– Smartphone App
– Fingerprint
– Passcode
– Proximity Unlock
– Magic Shake
– Mechanical Key

Smart Enough To Work Without Your Phone

Built To Work With Your Phone

Never Get Locked Out

Security & Control For Your Door From Anywhere

U-Bolt Pro gives you complete control on access and users. Share temporary fingerprint, code, or eKey with a set schedule for the cleaning crew or grant one-time access to a friend.

Protects You & Your Data

All communications are encrypted using secure 128-bit AES via an embedded hardware coprocessor. The second layer of protection is the Dynamic Key. This key code is randomized for every single data transfer. Even if somebody were able to capture the AES encrypted data, the Dynamic Key protection would make it impossible to for them to unlock your door.

Easy Installation

Door Compatibility

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Best Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Smart Home Locks

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You don’t need to spend a lot of money in order to set yourself up with a smart home. Today you can find great gadgets that will make your home smarter without breaking your piggy bank. From controlling your lights to feeding your pet, a good smart home is all about delegating your daily tasks to a device, and making your life easier overall.

Making your home smarter doesn’t mean neglecting your home safety. Today you can find lots of smart-locks solutions that will transform your old fashioned door lock to an innovative one. Some smart locks will be operated by wifi, while others via Bluetooth; but all smart locks in this list have one thing in common: They are easy to install and use a better encryption to increase digital security.

Schlage Connect – Touchscreen Deadbolt With alarm

Schlage locks are on of the better known and loved home locks. They have been around for almost 90 years. You can be be sure that there locks are powerful, sturdy and up to the task. The Schlage locks are all about luxury and giving you the best experience in smart home locks. It’s relatively easy to install & use. Using the Z-wave technology, it can connect you remotely via the web or your smartphone to your home and lets you lock or unlock your door remotely.

Kwikset Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Smart Lock 

With Kwikset lock, your Smartphone is also your key. This Bluetooth lock has a cool feature: Kevo will recognize you approaching your front door and will unlock when touched, so your phone can stay in your pocket or purse. Kevo also offers an advanced SmartKey security which provides a strong resistance against lock picking and lock bumping.

Yale Real Living Keyless Touchscreen Deadbolt with Z-Wave

The Yale lock is easy and fast to install using a screwdriver on standard doors. You can store in this lock up to 250 Pin codes, so you can create one code for each user. It also has a privacy mode (all code lockout), a voice guided programming in 3 languages. Unlocking and locking your house is super easy using its backlit touchscreen keypad. The Yale lock has classic look for those who aren’t fans of hi-tech designs.

August Smart Lock

This is probably the most techie looking lock on the list. The August lock converts your smartphone to your smart key. Using your smartphone, you can lock and unlock your door, control who has access and who doesn’t, as well as other neat features.

ZKTeco Bluetooth Biometric Door Lock

We close our list with a relative newcomer. With the ZKTeco lock, you have a  keyless access to your home using your iOS or Android smartphone. You can also keep track of visitors, see a detailed log of who has entered and exited your home and a lot more interesting data. If love analysing and crunching digits over meaningless things, this is the perfect lock for you.

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Insert Coin semifinalist: Smart Knob puts a keypad lock on your door, we go hands-on

Smart Knob hands-on

The Smart Knob promises a smarter, more secure deadbolt lock that lets us issue time-limited unlock codes or give trusted visitors a way in. Thanks to some hands-on time here at Engadget Expand, we've learned that it's even more clever than we thought. The PIN-verified, phone-based code generation system cycles through a seemingly "infinite" range before it hands out a number; someone overstaying their welcome isn't likely to stumble across the new code by accident. And while some might be disappointed that there's no built-in Bluetooth or WiFi to get codes, that actually works to its advantage, according to the project's Clark Li and Merrick Lackner. As Smart Knob doesn't need an internet connection, it could be useful even out in the woods.

As for the lock itself? Having had a look first-hand, we're more inclined to believe claims that it's easy to install. At least from what we've seen in the prototype, it really is just a keypad resting on top of the existing deadbolt. There isn't anything special that goes behind or through the door. To us, that makes it easier to justify the $99 price the Smart Knob team is targeting for the base hardware -- it's something you could put on your front door at home, not just at the office. The only added costs would be for ongoing notifications and similar services that would require a more extensive effort. We should know how well the Smart Knob works when it launches closer to the end of the year.

Zach Lutz contributed to this report.

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