Key takeaways
- Cheapest pick worth buying: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock ($200 – $250).
- Retrofit locks that keep your existing key are a cheaper start.
- Check your door type and whether the lock fits your existing cylinder.
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You do not need to spend a lot to get good smart locks. These are the cheapest smart locks we would still buy in the US, sorted by typical price.
Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. The button on each pick opens the current price.
Budget picks at a glance
| Product | Verdict | Score | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| August Wi-Fi Smart Lock | Buy | 8.3/10 | $200 – $250 |
| Yale Assure Lock 2 | Buy | 8.5/10 | $230 – $300 |
Budget picks in detail
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.3/10 · Typical price: $200 – $250
A safe choice: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock earns a buy verdict with a score of 8.3/10, at a typical price of $200 – $250.
Yale Assure Lock 2
Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.5/10 · Typical price: $230 – $300
For most people, Yale Assure Lock 2 is worth its usual price of $230 – $300. Our score: 8.5/10.
How to save money
Retrofit locks that keep your existing key are a cheaper start.
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.
Where not to cut corners
Check your door type and whether the lock fits your existing cylinder.
Common mistake: Choosing a lock without a physical backup key.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best cheap smart locks in the US?
The cheapest model we would still buy is August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, typically $200 – $250.
Are cheap smart locks worth it?
Retrofit locks that keep your existing key are a cheaper start. Do not compromise on the basics, though. Check your door type and whether the lock fits your existing cylinder.
When are smart locks cheapest in the US?
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.