The 10 Best Smart Locks in Australia

Most Australian external doors use a standard 60mm or 70mm deadbolt backset and a door thickness of roughly 35mm to 45mm, and that detail decides whether a given lock will even fit before anything else matters. Renters in particular need to check whether a unit retrofits onto the existing strike plate and deadbolt hole without drilling new holes or permanently altering the door, since a lease often depends on returning the original hardware at the end of a tenancy. Once that fit question is settled, the search for the best smart lock australia has to offer really comes down to a straightforward swap: a smart lock is an electronic door lock that replaces or retrofits a standard deadbolt, unlocked with an app, a numeric code, a fingerprint or a card instead of relying only on a physical key. That flexibility is the whole appeal, since a household can drop a physical key entirely or keep one as backup depending on how much trust they place in batteries and Wi-Fi.

Smart locks generally fall into a handful of recognisable categories. Keypad deadbolts replace the cylinder with a numeric pad and keep the same bolt-throw and strike plate as a standard lock, fingerprint locks add a biometric sensor as the primary or backup entry method, app-controlled locks rely on Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and a smartphone as the main key, and retrofit lever/knob locks rebuild the entire external handle assembly with electronics built into a knob or lever rather than a slim deadbolt cylinder.

Battery life on the current generation of smart locks typically runs from around four to twelve months on a set of standard batteries, depending on how often the lock is used and whether the keypad backlight stays active. When choosing a lock, the entry methods on offer, weather resistance for an external-facing unit, whether there is a mechanical key or backup terminal for a flat battery, and physical compatibility with the existing deadbolt or door hardware all matter more than any single standout feature.

This guide compares ten of the smart locks available to Australian shoppers, ranging from a simple keypad deadbolt through to fingerprint and knob-style units and locks built for deeper smart home integration. For anyone building out a smart home beyond the front door, our guide to the best robot vacuum in Australia is a natural next stop.

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Best Smart Lock Australia Compared

Product	Link	Type	Best For	Key Spec
EZVIZ DL04 Pro Smart Lock	Check price	Ecosystem lock	Best for Smart Home Integration	4 entry methods, EZVIZ integration
Tooleroo Digital Smart Door Lock Handle	Check price	Lever handle	Best 5-in-1 Access	5 entry methods, lever body
Advwin Fingerprint Door Lock with App	Check price	Deadbolt	Best Traditional Deadbolt Style	Fingerprint, app, keypad backup
Advwin Fingerprint Door Knob Smart Door Lock	Check price	Knob lock	Best Knob-Style Design	Fingerprint, keypad, no app
Advwin Fingerprint Smart Door Knob Lock with Bluetooth	Check price	Knob lock	Best Bluetooth Connectivity	Fingerprint, Bluetooth app
Keyless Entry Keypad Deadbolt	Check price	Keypad deadbolt	Best Simple Keypad Entry	100 codes, anti-peep, low battery alarm
Aqara Smart Lock U100	Check price	Ecosystem lock	Best for Apple Home Users	Apple Home Key, IP65
TP-Link Tapo DL100	Check price	App-controlled	Best Recognisable Brand	BHMA-rated, fingerprint, app
ULTRALOQ Bolt SE	Check price	Matter-compatible	Best Matter Compatibility	Matter, Wi-Fi, 7 entry modes
ACDOKE Smart Lock Fingerprint Door Knob Set	Check price	Knob lock	Best Value Pick	Fingerprint, keypad, basic app

1. EZVIZ DL04 Pro Smart Lock – Best for Smart Home Integration

The EZVIZ DL04 Pro Smart Lock combines a fingerprint sensor, a backlit keypad, an app and a physical key into one deadbolt-style body, so there are four distinct ways to get through the door. Its housing sits within the EZVIZ ecosystem, built to be one node in a wider camera and sensor setup rather than a standalone gadget. The finish is understated, with buttons that stay flush against the faceplate when not in use.

In daily use, the fingerprint sensor is the fastest way in, while the keypad and app sit in reserve for guests or when hands are full. Auto-lock engages a short delay after the door closes, so the household is not left checking whether the deadbolt actually threw. Anyone already running EZVIZ cameras or sensors will notice the lock reporting into the same app rather than sitting in its own silo.

The catch is that the lock’s real value only shows up once it is one part of a larger EZVIZ setup, so a household with no other EZVIZ hardware is really just buying a well-built fingerprint deadbolt. Homes already invested in that ecosystem get the most out of the auto-lock and app reporting working together. For a first smart lock with no existing camera or sensor gear, the ecosystem tie-in is a feature that stays dormant.

Pros

• Four entry methods covering fingerprint, keypad, app and key
• Auto-lock removes the need to check the door manually
• Reports into the same app as other EZVIZ devices

Cons

• Ecosystem features add little value without other EZVIZ gear
• No Matter or Apple Home support

Key specs: fingerprint, keypad, app and physical key entry, EZVIZ ecosystem integration, auto-lock

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2. Tooleroo Digital Smart Door Lock Handle – Best 5-in-1 Access

Built around a lever-handle body rather than a deadbolt cylinder, the Tooleroo Digital Smart Door Lock Handle packs five separate entry methods into one unit: keypad code, card, fingerprint, app and physical key. That is one more option than the EZVIZ DL04 Pro Smart Lock above it, aimed at households where different family members prefer different ways in. The lever shape suits doors already fitted with handle-style hardware rather than a slim deadbolt.

Five entry methods means five potential points of failure, but also five fallbacks if one stops working, whether that is a flat battery, a lost card or a fingerprint that will not read in the cold. The card option in particular suits share houses or short-stay arrangements where handing over a physical key is not practical. Response speed on the lever mechanism is on par with the fingerprint-first locks in this guide.

Because it replaces the whole handle rather than just the cylinder, fitting the Tooleroo lock is a bigger job than swapping a deadbolt insert, which makes it a poorer fit for a rental needing to preserve original hardware. Households renovating a front entry or replacing an ageing handle set outright get more value from the extra entry options. Anyone renting should compare it against the deadbolt-style entries later in this guide before committing to a full handle replacement.

Pros

• Five entry methods, more than any other lock here
• Card entry suits share houses and short-stay guests
• Lever body fits doors already set up for handle hardware

Cons

• Full handle replacement is a bigger installation job
• Less rental-friendly than a deadbolt-style retrofit

Key specs: keypad code, card, fingerprint, app and physical key entry, lever-handle style

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3. Advwin Fingerprint Door Lock with App – Best Traditional Deadbolt Style

The Advwin Fingerprint Door Lock with App keeps the traditional deadbolt form factor, dropping into the same backset and strike plate as the mechanical lock it replaces. Fingerprint and app unlock cover daily use, with a keypad kept in reserve as backup. Unlike the lever-handle Tooleroo above, this is a straightforward cylinder swap rather than a full handle replacement.

Fingerprint recognition is the default method day to day, unlocking quickly for a registered print, while the app handles remote checks and lets a visitor be granted access without a spare key. The keypad backup covers a wet, gloved or unregistered fingertip, so there is no single point of failure. That backup layer is worth comparing against the Tooleroo’s card slot above, since both exist to cover the same fingerprint failure case in different ways.

Because it keeps the standard deadbolt shape, it is a closer like-for-like retrofit than the lever-handle Tooleroo above, without altering the door frame. Anyone wanting a straightforward upgrade from a mechanical deadbolt, rather than a full handle or knob replacement, gets that here without extra fuss. Renters checking backset compatibility will find this an easier sell to a landlord than a handle swap.

Pros

• Retrofits the standard deadbolt backset and strike plate
• Fingerprint plus app plus keypad covers most failure cases
• Easier to revert than a full handle replacement

Cons

• No card or Bluetooth entry option
• App features depend on ongoing account setup

Key specs: deadbolt form factor, fingerprint and app unlock, keypad backup

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4. Advwin Fingerprint Door Knob Smart Door Lock – Best Knob-Style Design

Where the Advwin Fingerprint Door Lock with App above sticks to a deadbolt cylinder, the Advwin Fingerprint Door Knob Smart Door Lock moves to a full knob-style body with fingerprint and keypad entry. It drops the app and card options its sibling and the Tooleroo carry, keeping the entry list simple. The knob shape suits doors already fitted with round-knob hardware rather than a slim deadbolt insert.

Fingerprint entry is quick for the household’s registered users, and the keypad covers anyone without a saved print, the same fallback pairing used on the deadbolt version above. Without app control, there is no remote unlock or activity log to check from a phone, which keeps setup simpler but removes a feature some households rely on. Turning the knob itself feels no different from a standard mechanical knob once it is unlocked.

The trade-off is flexibility: dropping app support means no remote access for a visitor or a delivery, which the fingerprint deadbolt above and several other entries in this guide do offer. It suits a household that wants fingerprint convenience on a knob-style door without needing to manage the lock from a phone. Anyone who already wants app control should look at the Bluetooth version below instead.

Pros

• Simple two-method entry with no app account required
• Knob body suits doors already fitted for round-knob hardware
• Fingerprint and keypad fallback mirrors the deadbolt version above

Cons

• No app control or remote access
• No card or Bluetooth entry option

Key specs: knob/lever form factor, fingerprint and keypad entry

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5. Advwin Fingerprint Smart Door Knob Lock with Bluetooth – Best Bluetooth Connectivity

Adding Bluetooth to the same knob-style body as the entry above, the Advwin Fingerprint Smart Door Knob Lock with Bluetooth brings back the app control that its knob-only sibling leaves out. Fingerprint entry remains the primary method, with Bluetooth handling the phone connection rather than a full Wi-Fi link. The knob form factor and general fit are otherwise the same as the Advwin Fingerprint Door Knob Smart Door Lock above.

Bluetooth keeps the app connection local rather than routing through the internet, which means faster response when the phone is within range but no remote unlock from outside Bluetooth distance. That is a narrower feature set than the Wi-Fi and Matter-connected locks later in this guide, but it also means less reliance on a home network staying up. Fingerprint performance mirrors the other two Advwin locks in this list.

Anyone wanting to check the door status from work or grant access to someone off-site will find the Bluetooth range a real limitation, since that needs a Wi-Fi or Matter connection instead. A household happy to unlock by fingerprint most of the time, using the phone only as a near-range backup, is the right fit here. Compare it against the Aqara or ULTRALOQ picks further down if remote access matters more than local Bluetooth convenience.

Pros

• Restores app control missing from the knob-only Advwin above
• Bluetooth connection works without relying on home Wi-Fi
• Fingerprint entry consistent with the other Advwin locks

Cons

• No remote access once the phone is out of Bluetooth range
• No Wi-Fi or Matter connectivity for off-site checks

Key specs: knob form factor, fingerprint entry, Bluetooth app control

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6. Keyless Entry Keypad Deadbolt – Best Simple Keypad Entry

Stripped back to keypad-only entry, the Keyless Entry Keypad Deadbolt supports up to 100 individual codes within a standard deadbolt body, with no fingerprint sensor or app layer to configure. Anti-peep code scrambling lets a code work even with extra random digits added before or after it, so a shoulder-surfer watching the keypad cannot simply copy the sequence. A low battery alarm gives warning before the lock is left without power.

With 100 codes available, a family can hand out a unique combination to each cleaner, tradesperson or visiting relative and revoke a single one without resetting the whole lock. The anti-peep scrambling adds a small delay to entry compared with a straight fingerprint tap, but it is a reasonable trade for a lock that never needs a phone nearby. The low battery alarm sounds well before the codes stop working, unlike some of the app-connected locks in this guide that rely on a push notification instead.

Skipping fingerprint and app support keeps things simple, but it also means no remote access and no biometric shortcut for anyone who finds punching in a code tedious. This is the pick for a household that wants dependable keypad entry without managing an app account or pairing a phone. Landlords managing several rental codes across tenants get more mileage out of the 100-code capacity than most single-household buyers will ever need.

Pros

• 100-code capacity suits multiple users or tenants
• Anti-peep scrambling blocks shoulder-surfing
• No app or phone pairing required to operate

Cons

• No fingerprint or remote access options
• Code entry is slower than a fingerprint tap

Key specs: 100-code keypad entry, anti-peep code scrambling, low battery alarm, deadbolt style

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7. Aqara Smart Lock U100 – Best for Apple Home Users

Apple Home Key support is the headline feature of the Aqara Smart Lock U100, letting an iPhone unlock the door via NFC without opening an app first. It carries an IP65 rating, giving it a genuine weather-resistance figure for exterior mounting rather than a vague marketing claim. Fingerprint and app entry round out the options for anyone without an Apple device on hand.

For an Apple Home household, tapping a phone against the lock is faster than the fingerprint-first flow on most of the other entries here, since it does not need a registered print at all. The IP65 rating means dust and low-pressure water jets are accounted for, relevant for anyone with a front door exposed to weather rather than tucked under a porch. Fingerprint entry stays available as a fallback for guests without an Apple device set up.

The Home Key feature only pays off inside an Apple-based smart home, so an Android household is really just buying a fingerprint and app lock with a weatherproof rating attached. It is the strongest pick in this guide for a household already running other Apple Home accessories. Anyone on Android or wanting broader ecosystem support should look at the Matter-compatible ULTRALOQ entry further down instead.

Pros

• Apple Home Key allows tap-to-unlock without opening an app
• IP65 rating suits an exposed exterior door
• Fingerprint and app entry cover non-Apple guests

Cons

• Home Key advantage is wasted outside an Apple Home setup
• No Matter support for other platforms

Key specs: Apple Home Key support, IP65 weather resistance, fingerprint and app entry

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8. TP-Link Tapo DL100 – Best Recognisable Brand

Carrying a BHMA rating, the TP-Link Tapo DL100 ties its hardware to an established testing standard rather than an unverified badge on the box. App control, fingerprint and keypad entry cover the same three basic methods found across most of this list. The lock sits under a brand already known in Australia for its Tapo smart home cameras and plugs.

Fingerprint entry is the quickest day-to-day method, with the keypad as backup and the app for remote checks or granting temporary access. Because it comes from a brand already selling routers, cameras and smart plugs in Australia, setup and troubleshooting support is easier to find than for some of the newer names in this guide. The BHMA rating also gives a concrete reference point for build quality that not every competitor publishes.

There is nothing here that leapfrogs the Aqara or ULTRALOQ locks on ecosystem features, so the appeal is really about buying from a name already trusted for other smart home gear rather than a spec advantage. Households already running other Tapo devices get the most value from familiar setup and a single app to manage. For anyone who values brand recognition over the widest possible feature set, this is the safer bet.

Pros

• BHMA rating gives a verifiable build-quality benchmark
• Familiar brand already used for cameras and plugs in Australia
• Fingerprint, keypad and app cover the core entry methods

Cons

• No Matter or Apple Home Key support
• No feature advantage over the Aqara or ULTRALOQ picks

Key specs: BHMA-rated, app control, fingerprint and keypad entry

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9. ULTRALOQ Bolt SE – Best Matter Compatibility

Matter and Wi-Fi support set the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE apart from the more closed ecosystems earlier in this guide, since Matter lets it work with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home rather than locking a household into one brand’s app. Seven separate entry modes are packed into the one unit, more than any other lock in this list. The result is the most flexible ecosystem story here, at the cost of a more involved initial setup.

Because Matter is a shared standard, the Bolt SE can sit inside a mixed household running Apple Home on one phone and Google Home on another without either person losing functionality. Seven entry modes mean there is likely a method to suit almost anyone, from fingerprint through to app and keypad. Wi-Fi connectivity also allows remote checks from anywhere, unlike the Bluetooth-only Advwin lock earlier in this guide.

That flexibility comes with more configuration than a simple keypad deadbolt, so a household that just wants to punch in a code and go may find the setup process longer than it needs to be. Anyone already juggling different smart home platforms across family members benefits most from the Matter compatibility here. For a household not tied to Apple, Alexa or Google Home already, that advantage is largely wasted.

Pros

• Matter support works across Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home
• Seven entry modes, the most of any lock in this guide
• Wi-Fi allows remote checks from outside the home

Cons

• More setup steps than a simple keypad deadbolt
• Matter advantage adds little for a single-platform household

Key specs: Matter and Wi-Fi support, works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home, 7 entry modes

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10. ACDOKE Smart Lock Fingerprint Door Knob Set – Best Value Pick

Rounding out the list, the ACDOKE Smart Lock Fingerprint Door Knob Set covers fingerprint, keypad and basic app control in a knob-style body. It shares the same core entry methods as the Advwin knob locks earlier in this guide, without the Bluetooth layer the third Advwin pick adds. The knob form factor again suits doors already fitted for round-knob hardware.

Fingerprint and keypad entry both work as expected day to day, and the app covers basic remote checks rather than the fuller feature set on the ULTRALOQ or Aqara picks above. It is a simpler package than either of those two, trading some ecosystem depth for a more accessible position in this guide. Anyone comparing it against the knob-style Advwin locks will find the entry methods largely overlap.

The basic app is the clearest compromise, handling status checks without the remote automation or ecosystem integration that the Matter-compatible or Apple Home-focused locks in this guide offer. This is the pick for a household prioritising fingerprint and keypad reliability over smart home depth. Anyone who never plans to link the lock to Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home loses nothing by choosing it over the pricier ecosystem-focused entries.

Pros

• Fingerprint, keypad and basic app cover everyday use
• Knob body suits doors already set up for round-knob hardware
• Straightforward option for households skipping smart home integration

Cons

• App is basic compared with the Matter or Apple Home-focused picks
• No Bluetooth or Matter connectivity

Key specs: fingerprint and keypad entry, knob form factor, basic app control

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How to Choose Best Smart Lock

Entry methods vary from a single keypad through to combinations of fingerprint, app, card and physical key, and the right mix depends on how many people use the door and how comfortable they are with a phone-based system. A share house or family with kids benefits from multiple fallback methods, while a single occupant might prefer the simplicity of just a keypad or fingerprint. Consider whether a lost phone or flat battery would leave anyone genuinely locked out.

Door and deadbolt compatibility comes down to backset measurement and door thickness, since a lock built for a 60mm backset will not sit correctly in a door drilled for 70mm without an adapter. Most Australian external doors fall within a 35mm to 45mm thickness range, but older or solid timber doors can sit outside that band. Measuring the existing hardware before ordering avoids a return or an awkward retrofit.

Weather resistance matters for any lock mounted on an exterior door exposed to rain, sun or coastal air, and an IP rating gives a concrete way to compare units rather than relying on a general weatherproof claim. A lock under a covered porch has less exposure than one on an open exterior wall, which can influence how much weatherproofing is actually needed. Locks without a published IP rating should be treated as indoor-facing unless stated otherwise.

Battery life and backup power should be checked before relying on any electronic lock as a sole entry method, since most units run on standard batteries lasting several months rather than a year or more. A low battery alarm or notification gives warning before the lock stops responding, and a mechanical key override or external terminal for a portable charger avoids being locked out entirely. Replacing batteries on a fixed schedule is safer than waiting for a warning.

Smart home ecosystem compatibility is worth checking against whatever a household already runs, whether that is Apple Home, Matter, Alexa or Google Home, since a lock tied to the wrong platform will not integrate with existing routines or voice control. Matter-compatible locks offer the broadest cross-platform support, useful for a household split across different phone brands. A lock with no smart home protocol at all still works fine as a standalone unit, just without automation.

Installation difficulty and rental-friendliness separate a simple cylinder swap from a full handle or knob replacement, and the difference matters most for anyone who does not own the property. A deadbolt-style retrofit that reuses the existing strike plate and holes is generally the easiest to reverse at the end of a lease. Anyone renting should confirm with a property manager before drilling new holes or removing original hardware permanently.

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Verdict

Across this list, the Aqara Smart Lock U100 stands out for households already inside the Apple ecosystem thanks to its Home Key support and IP65 rating, while the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE is the stronger pick for anyone who wants Matter compatibility across Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home rather than being tied to one platform. For a simpler, no-frills option, the Keyless Entry Keypad Deadbolt covers the basics with its 100-code capacity and anti-peep scrambling without any app or fingerprint layer to manage. Anyone unsure where to start should measure their door’s existing backset and thickness before choosing between these three.