Lockly Secure Plus Bluetooth Smart Door Lock, Keyless Entry with PIN Genie® Digital Keypad, 3D Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Front Door Lock with Handle, Voice Control & Auto Lock - Latch Edition

I purchased the Lockly Secure Pro to replace a failing Kwikset smart lock. The Kwikset was good when it worked but as it aged sometimes you’d hear the unlocking mechanism turning yet it would actually not unlock or nothing would happen at all even after a valid unlock code was entered into the lock.A review of the market showed many options but the Lockly stood out among all the choices.2 weeks later I can tell you I couldn’t be happier with the Lockly lock.Installation was fairly easy. Because the Lockly lock is tall the manufacturer does recommend drilling a hole above the main lockset opening to better secure the lock to the door. This is easy to do if you own a drill, makes the lock more secure to the door and is completely concealed once installation is complete.Once installed in the door you need to setup and configure the lock using a app on your smartphone. The app connects to the lock via Bluetooth and later WiFi and lets you do things like add or remove access codes, fingerprints, review logs and more.The lock itself is very solid, pulling down on the handle to unlatch the door almost feels like a commercial door, strong, not flimsy, giving the feeling of a good solid lock. The finish on my lock is the "Venetian Bronze" and this too looks great, not a cheap paint job but instead a really nice, clean, polished finish.Unlocking the door is easy, tapping on the display activated a series of circles with random numbers in each. I say random because each time you activate the display the numbers come up in a different order. To unlock the door your look for your access code pressing the correct circles then push an icon to unlock the door. This is a nice feature I suppose if your door is in a place where people maybe watching your finger pattern to learn your code, for most of us however nobody is usually around me when I’m unlocking the door so this can and does slow down the opening process a bit. You can press a button each time to cause the numbers to rearrange in order but that’s an extra click which adds to the unlock time.The beauty of the lock however is the fingerprint reader. With the fingerprint reader you just walk up to the lock, place your finger on the reader, wait about a second and you hear the lock mechanism activate and then you activate the lever. This is how I use this lock each and every time. The fingerprint reader works very well and unlocks the lock nearly each time on the first try.A few other useful things worthy of mention here is you can setup codes for family and friends, even one time use codes you may need to give out during an emergency, this is easy to do and works well. If you connect the lock to WiFi yiu can also get instant SMS alerts on your smartphone when someone unlocks the lock (the message will say “Front door unlocked by Susan” and you will also her a message when the door is closed.Bottom line is this is a well made product that includes many smart features. The fingerprint reader really makes it easy to unlock the door. I would certainly recommend this product to anyone looking for a great, high end lock.

The lock is versatile and reliable with a range of range of features to although I am primarily using the fingerprint reader which is way more accurate/responsive than other brands.Pros:Multiple Unlocking MethodsPeek-Proof KeypadAccurate Fingerprint ReaderAuto Lock FeatureEasy InstallationCons:App setup can be challengingRFID is not very sensitiveOverall, the Lockly Secure Plus Latch is a solid choice for those looking to upgrade their home security with a smart lock that offers multiple unlocking methods and advanced features.

Normally don’t bother with reviews but had to make an exception here and let buyers know this is one of the best products I’ve ever purchased in terms of quality, ease of install and functionality. I’m very pleased with the purchase.

I purchased this lock after having two non-functional Yale locks. These were difficult to install due threads stripping out. They were lightly built.This lock was a different story. It is sturdy and heavily made. The fingerprint recognition is excellent. Digital entry of a security code is very good, but limited to a combination of four buttons of six combinations digits. The digits on each button can be jumbled with each entry. I would really love to see the math regarding the number of combinations this yields. The install was very easy with no surprises, if you watch the install video and read the instructions. Use of my iPhone to control lock was easily accomplished with a solid app.The one important con I have found is the Wi-Fi connection requires a dongle plugged into a socket within a few feet. This can result in an intermittent connection or no connection if you lack a power outlet in close proximity to your lock. Lockly needs to work on this weakness.A fingerprint sensor is located on the sturdy outside lock body on the right side. If your door swings from the left (outside) you may have problems inserting your finger between the lock body (where the sensor is located on the right side) and the doorframe. I got lucky with just room for an adult index finger.Watch the YouTube videos regarding this lock/latch. They were very helpful.For me this lock is a definite buy and I would recommend it.