Most modern homes no longer have traditional locks with keys, but instead, they have smart locks that can be operated through mobile apps, Wi-Fi, and voice assistants. Leading smart locks have sleek designs and blend in with a home's unique features. The installation, meanwhile, can be easier than we think.

A smart lock is arguably the most important part of a smart home. It allows homeowners to arrive and leave the house securely and lets them monitor the home while they're gone using their smartphone and other mobile devices.

When upgrading a traditional lock, it is important to consider the cost. While there are few smart locks that cost about $100, having a smarter smart lock may cost a lot more.

Nuki Smart Lock (Smarthome)
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Smart lock for smart home

Those that can be remotely controlled and have voice command, push and email notifications, as well as tamper alarm features, may have a price tag of between $200 and $300.

We've checked on numerous smart locks that are available in Amazon and have come up with a list of what we think will work best for each type of home.

Yale Assure Lever

The Best Wi-Fi Smart Lock for August

The Yale Assure Lever is made of satin nickel. It works with the August app, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Airbnb, HomeKit, and others. It can replace traditional knob or lever locks with a smart keypad lever without the hassle of keys.

Homeowners can easily navigate and monitor their home from anywhere using the August app. This one also has a built-in Wi-Fi connection, so there's no need for additional hardware.

Yale Assure Lever - Connected by August
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Yale Assure Lever - Connected by August $224.18

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Yale Assure Lever - Connected by August $224.18

It's also simple to install and setup while keeping the existing lock, so there won't be a need for additional keys. Despite the additional Wi-Fi feature, the overall size of the lock is reduced by 45% in volume and 20% in thickness. This indeed is a sleek lock, which comes in silver or matte black. Other advanced features also make it the best Wi-Fi smart lock.

Google RB-YRD540-WV-605 x Yale Lock

The best smart lock for Google Home

The Nest X Yale uses a keypad and has no physical key, so there's no need to worry about losing your house keys. With it's sleek and minimalist design, it also makes any front door look good, also making it perfect for Google Assistant.

Google RB-YRD540-WV-605 x Yale Lock
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Google RB-YRD540-WV-605 x Yale Lock with Nest Connect $217.55

The smart lock, which is a product of Nest and Yale, carries an elegant touchscreen keypad that replaces the lock and key mechanism. Its exterior comes in oil rubbed bronze, polished brass, and satin nickel.

It measures 4.59 inches tall by 2.59 inches wide while the interior lock mechanism is 7.03 inches tall by 2.78 inches wide. It's also powered by four AA batteries, which should last for about one year.

To use, homeowners just need to set a passcode or use the app to unlock the door. While the Nest X Yale is not the most feature-rich lock available, it can easily pair with a Google Assistant smart home.

Yale Assure Lock SL

The best Smart Lock for Apple Homekit

There's not much to be excited about with normal door locks that are usually functional and bulky. However, the Yale Assure SL smart lock is sure to make heads turn with its stylish finish that can make any front door look elegant.

Yale Assure Lock SL
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Yale Assure Lock SL $175.75

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Yale Assure Lock SL $175.75

Its sleek, smooth onyx face is small but built well and is perfect for those who want to have a simple but sophisticated lock. The device, which comes in oil-rubbed bronze, brushed silver, and polished brass, will show a numeric keypad after pressing the bottom left corner.

The keypad is visible even in bright sunlight or at night. However, the numbers disappear when no one is punching numbers on the keypad, leaving a gleaming onyx facade.

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