Smart Home

We tested the top smart locks of 2026 across five categories. The Schlage Encode Plus leads overall, with the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro as best value and the Wyze Lock Bolt as the budget pick.

After 90 days testing the Ecobee Premium, Nest 4th Gen, Honeywell T9, Amazon Smart, and Emerson Sensi Touch 2, we measured real energy savings from 12-23%. The Ecobee Premium wins for most homes with its radar occupancy sensing and built-in air quality monitor at $249.