Best Smart Lock: WiFi vs. Z-Wave

Comparing three smart locks plus one electronic keypad to help you decide which deadbolt lock may be best for you.
📘 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Smart lock overview
01:09 - ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro with Wi-Fi
03:11 - Yale Assure Lock SL with Wi-Fi
05:03 - Yale Assure Lock 2 with Z-Wave
07:46 - Kwikset 92640-001 Electronic Keypad
08:28 - Final Thoughts
🧑‍💻 GEAR
ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro Smart Lock + WiFi Bridge: amzn.to/3UPcDkI
Yale Assure Lock SL, Wi-Fi Smart Lock with Norwood Lever: amzn.to/49pptKW
Yale Assure Lock 2, Key-Free Keypad Lock with Z-Wave: amzn.to/4bHlL0B
Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range S2 USB Stick*: amzn.to/3TVLL1x
Kwikset 92640-001 Contemporary Electronic Keypad: amzn.to/3SPzTfJ
*I am using the 700 Series, but the 800 Series is the latest version as of publishing this video.
🎬 FILMING
Camera - iPhone 15 Pro Max: amzn.to/3tAyAbZ
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Tripod - Peak Design Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber): amzn.to/3vExGfi
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Video Editing - DaVinci Resolve (Free Version): tinyurl.com/3hksxnxx
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👤 ABOUT ME
I'm Michael Leen, a lifelong tech enthusiast in the United States who believes technology is a tool that should help - not hinder - our productivity. I produce weekly video content on CZcams spanning smart home automation, mobile devices, and other tech tools to help us lead more productive lives.

[@michaelsleen]

Let me know your favorite smart locks, and how you use them in home automations. 👉 Click here to see my smart home gear: tinyurl.com/fvn5rna8

[@handcoding]

Your reviews on home automation gear have been incredibly thorough, and you definitely deserve at least a hundred times the number of subscribers that you have!
Keep it up!

[@michaelsleen]

Thanks so much for your note and for watching!

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

My go to smart locks are Schlage Encode, Kwikset Halo Touch & Lockly.
Agreed with your observations on the Yale assure locks

[@michaelsleen]

I really wanted the Schlage Encode Plus for Apple Home Key when it first came out, but it was out-of-stock or just too expensive.

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

@@michaelsleen yeah they struggled to keep it in stock for awhile there

[@camiloparrasalazar9157]

Just the video I was looking for. What Zwave usb stick do you use?

[@michaelsleen]

Just added a link to it in the video description. Glad this video was helpful!

[@camiloparrasalazar9157]

@@michaelsleenthanks a lot 😊 I have two Yale Assure Lock SL with two Zwave Plus modules I want to integrate with home assistant

[@MdMehediHasan-ks4bn]

Hellow uncle
how are you?
Your video is very nice but if your thumbnail is better it will help to increase your video views..Do you need a professional CZcams thumbnail designer?

[@michaelsleen]

I'm good for now, but thanks.