SMONET Smart Locks Compared: Touchscreen, Fingerprint and Home Key

Best for
Airbnb hosts wanting a simple handle set

Best for
Rental hosts managing many IC cards

The SMONET Front Door Lock in this A1 listing is a smart deadbolt with a handle set, model A1-SBF2H-S. It unlocks by fingerprint, IC card, passcode, physical key and app, with remote gateway access and Alexa voice unlock listed as optional extras. The listing claims fingerprint recognition in 0.3 seconds, a one-second unlock, and room for 1000+ IC cards, which is far more than the other models describe.

It is aimed squarely at rentals, hotels and small businesses, with a free CMS customer management system on top of the free app. You can create timed, permanent, one-time or custom passcodes, see unlock records and wrong passcode attempts, and rely on auto-lock when the door closes. Install is DIY with a screwdriver, no drilling required, in as little as 10 minutes. The unit count is 2, which the listing ties to the deadbolt and handle pieces. Weather resistance is IP63, a little lower than the IP64 AH1 models, and remote control needs the optional gateway. This suits Airbnb hosts and landlords more than Apple Home fans.

• Fingerprint, IC card, passcode, key, app
• Holds 1000+ IC cards
• Free CMS for rental management
• IP63, 1-year warranty

Best for
Mixed iPhone and Android households

The SMONET AH1 Apple Home Key Smart Lock is the deadbolt-only version of SMONET’s Home Key design. Apple users can tap an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock, while Android users get full app control, access sharing and activity logs. Built-in WiFi means remote lock and unlock without a separate gateway, and it works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Assistant.

Unlock options include Apple Home Key, fingerprint, passcode, IC fob, app and mechanical key, with an anti-peep passcode, auto-lock and one-touch lock. It has an aluminum body, IP64 weather resistance and Type-C emergency charging, and fits doors from 1-3/8 to 2-1/8 inches thick, left- or right-handed. The box includes the lock, strike plate, screws, two fobs and two keys, but no handle. It is the pick for a mixed iPhone and Android household that already has a handle it likes, or for interior doors such as a home office or streaming room. For a full matching entry, choose the AH1HS set below.

The SMONET Front Door Lock in this listing is the Y1 fingerprint smart door lock, sold as a handle set with a lever, smart deadbolt and IC fobs. It offers 6 ways to unlock: fingerprint, passcode, smartphone app, IC card, eKey sharing and traditional keys. The biometric sensor recognizes fingers in under 0.3 seconds and stores multiple fingerprints, though the listing does not say how many.

The anti-peep keypad lets you type random digits around your real code, and auto-lock secures the door after a delay you choose. You can create temporary codes for guests, cleaners or deliveries and check unlock activity in the app. It installs with a screwdriver and fits most US doors. One gap: the specifications list voice as a control method, but the feature text does not mention Alexa, Google or any voice setup, so do not count on it. This is a clean, simple choice for Airbnb hosts and homeowners who want a fast fingerprint handle set without smart home extras.

Best for
Alexa homes wanting a black handle set

The Smart Lock Front Door listing is SMONET’s A1 handle set in black. It is a 7-in-1 lock with an anti-peep keypad passcode, physical keys, fobs, Bluetooth app control and a 360-degree fingerprint reader that stores 250+ fingerprints and unlocks in about 0.5 seconds. The listing says it works with Alexa and Google Home Assistant, with remote access described as part of the setup, and SMONET’s support text refers to a gateway for remote features.

You can share eKeys or codes as permanent, date-limited, timed or one-time access, and check unlock records and wrong code attempts. It installs with a Phillips screwdriver on standard wooden left- or right-handed doors, though the listing notes the two sides use different install methods. The box includes the handle set, keys, fobs, screws, deadbolt and manual. Choose it for an Alexa-driven home that wants a matte black look. The 0.5-second fingerprint is a touch slower than the 0.3-second figure on the Y1 and A1 1000-card set.

• 7-in-1 access with 360-degree fingerprint
• 250+ fingerprints, 0.5-second unlock
• Alexa and Google Home support listed
• Screwdriver install, left or right doors

Best for
Brass-toned doors and style-focused entries

The SMONET Smart Lock Front Door in gold, model A1-GOLD, is the same 7-in-1 concept as the black A1 with a gold and brass tone finish. It supports fingerprint, anti-peep passcode, Bluetooth app, key fobs and mechanical keys, stores 250+ fingerprints and unlocks in about 0.5 seconds with a 360-degree sensor. The keypad is illuminated, and the listing says it is compatible with Alexa.

This listing gives the clearest install details: it fits most US standard wooden doors 1.49 to 1.97 inches thick, left- or right-handed, with no drilling or wiring, and runs on four AA batteries. Auto-lock delay is adjustable in the app, and you can issue permanent, scheduled, temporary or one-time codes. It suits homes with brass or gold door hardware and anyone who cares about how the entry looks. If your door is thicker than 1.97 inches, the AH1 range is the safer fit.

Best for
Apple Home users wanting the full handle set

The SMONET Smart Front Door Lock in this listing, model AH1HS-S, is the most complete lock in the lineup. It pairs Apple Home Key with built-in WiFi and adds a full handle set: smart deadbolt, exterior pull handle and interior lever. It is an 8-in-1 lock covering Apple Home Key, fingerprint, touchscreen code, app, IC card or fob, mechanical key, voice assistant and interior thumb turn, and it works with Apple Home, Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant without a separate gateway.

It stores up to 50 fingerprints, 50 passcodes and 50 IC cards, and adds privacy mode, passage mode, low-battery alerts, auto-lock, one-touch lock, Type-C emergency power, a metal body and IP64 weather resistance. The box includes exterior and interior locks, handleset, latch, screws, fobs, keys, a manual, a drilling template and a mounting plate. It is the top pick for Apple Home households replacing the whole entry. The 50-fingerprint cap is lower than the 250+ on the A1 models, which only matters for large rental setups.