Smart Locks / Wyze
Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2)
Real Wi-Fi and a fast fingerprint reader for $80 — the ecosystem is the compromise.
Overall score 7.1/10
Pros
- + The cheapest lock here with genuine built-in Wi-Fi — no bridge, no hub, no subscription
- + Fingerprint reader is the standout: reviewers report sub-second, weather-tolerant reads
- + Keyed cylinder AND a USB-C emergency contact, which several $300 locks here do not both have
- + IP53-rated and runs 8 months on eight cheap AA cells
Cons
- − No Matter, no Thread, no Apple Home — it lives inside the Wyze app and Alexa/Google, and that is the whole ecosystem
- − The BHMA Grade 2 claim appears only on retail listings; Wyze publishes no certification listing to check it against
- − Eight AA batteries is a lot of dead weight and a lot of cells to buy
- − Wyze's history of app outages and security incidents is a real consideration for a device that guards your front door
Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) review: what the specs say
Real Wi-Fi and a fast fingerprint reader for $80 — the ecosystem is the compromise. At $79.98, Wyze's 2025 model sits among the cheapest we cover — the smart Locks we compare run from $79.98 to $399. It scores 7.1/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Value at 9.5/10 — security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately. The weakest is Smart Home Support at 3.5/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: no Matter, no Thread, no Apple Home — it lives inside the Wyze app and Alexa/Google, and that is the whole ecosystem; and the BHMA Grade 2 claim appears only on retail listings; Wyze publishes no certification listing to check it against. Every specification on this page comes from Wyze's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Lock Type | Full deadbolt replacement |
| ANSI/BHMA Grade | Listed as BHMA Grade 2 on retail listings; Wyze does not publish a certification number or ANSI standard reference |
| Keeps Existing Keyway | No — the exterior cylinder and keys are replaced |
| Smart Radio | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built into the lock. No Matter, no Thread, no Z-Wave |
| Hub or Bridge Required | No — the Wi-Fi radio is in the lock itself |
| Apple Home Key | No |
| UWB Hands-Free Unlock | No |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint, up to 50 prints stored on the lock |
| Battery Type | 8 x AA alkaline (included) |
| Claimed Battery Life | 8 months |
| Backup Power & Key Override | Physical key cylinder plus a USB-C emergency power port on the exterior |
| Door Thickness / Backset | Standard US single-cylinder deadbolt prep; Wyze does not publish a door-thickness or backset range |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Material | Aluminium body with a tempered-glass touchscreen |
| Warranty | 12 months |
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