Access control is critical for a smart home security system. We've reviewed a handful of door locks and related devices that will fit perfectly into your Samsung SmartThings home automation system.
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The best Matter-over-Thread smart locks for 2026 compared: Aqara U400, Level Lock Pro, and Nuki Smart Lock Ultra. Features, prices, and hub compatibility.
SwitchBot Lock Pro review: retrofit smart lock with Matter support, geofencing, and auto-unlock. Quiet motor at $120, fits most existing US deadbolts.
Schlage Encode Plus review: the first smart lock with Apple Home Key support. Covering security, design, smart home integration, and if it's worth $300.
The garage door is a common roadblock for home automation, because garage door openers are “dumb”, expensive, and not something you'd want to break. Have no fear! If you pair a SmartThings hub with the Chamberlin MyQ Garage Door Kit, you can control your garage door remotely, and check its current status. You can even automate it using IFTTT and webCoRE.
For both standard and non-standard doors, or doors with decorative door handles, you should consider adding a deadbolt-only smart device to the door to enable remote control and access. A smart deadbolt is simply a locking mechanism that fits into the existing deadbolt cut-out in your door, and connects to the internet to allow for remote access and programming.
The two most highly recognized and widely accepted organizations for assessing the quality of locks are the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Which Schlage locks work natively with Samsung SmartThings? What is the difference in Schlage Touch vs. Connect vs. Sense? Read to find out
Understand the various Schlage door locks for IoT: Schlage Connect, Sense, and Touch. SmartThings compatibility and guides for smart locks.