Ultraloq Smart Locks Compared: U-Bolt, Latch 5 and Bolt SE

Best for
Matter and Apple Home deadbolt setups

The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Wi-Fi Smart Lock is the most connected deadbolt here. It combines built-in Wi-Fi for app control with Matter over Thread, so it can join Apple Home or another Matter-compatible app. Matter requires a compatible Matter over Thread hub. Thread is a low-power mesh network that reroutes around unavailable devices, and Ultraloq credits it with battery life of up to 18 months.

The listing describes seven ways in: fingerprint (up to 50 prints), passcodes (up to 50), the smartphone app, a web portal, eKey and code sharing, voice control through Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant, and two mechanical keys. Auto lock works on a timer or with a button press, and the lock sends low-battery alerts. A door sensor is not included. It is ANSI BHMA certified, made of zinc alloy, IP65 rated and installs in about 10 minutes, with a lifetime mechanical and 18-month electronic warranty.

This is the pick for an Apple Home or multi-platform Matter setup on a deadbolt door. If you do not have a Thread hub and want a door sensor included, the U-Bolt Pro WiFi is simpler.

• Built-in Wi-Fi plus Matter over Thread
• 50 fingerprints and 50 passcodes
• Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant voice control
• Up to 18 months battery life per the listing

Best for
Replacing deadbolt and handle together

Best for
Wi-Fi deadbolt with door sensor, no hub

The ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock connects directly to your home Wi-Fi with no extra hub, on 2.4GHz only. It includes a door sensor, so the lock can auto-lock when the door closes and alert you if the door is left open. Auto unlock uses your phone to open the door as you approach.

The listing lists eight unlock methods: fingerprint with up to 100 prints (two per user), up to 50 passcodes, app remote unlocking, auto unlock, web portal, eKey sharing, voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant, and two keys. It works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT and the Xthings Home app. It meets ANSI Grade 1, is IP65 rated, and includes four AA batteries. Ultraloq says it is not recommended for metal doors.

This suits anyone who wants a full-featured Wi-Fi deadbolt without Matter or a hub. If you want Siri and Apple Home, the Bolt SE is the better match. For a wider view of the category, our Wi-Fi smart lock guide compares other approaches.

The ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro WiFi Fingerprint Smart Lock with Handle is the U-Bolt Pro WiFi packaged with a door lever set, so you replace the deadbolt and the handle together and get a matching front door. The listing counts two pieces, and the included items name the lock, the door lever set, a door sensor, two keys and four AA batteries.

Features follow the U-Bolt Pro WiFi: 2.4GHz built-in Wi-Fi without a hub, an AI-powered fingerprint reader, an anti-peep keypad, app control, auto unlock and auto lock, web portal, eKey sharing and voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant. It works with Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT and the U Home app. The listing does not specify how many fingerprints or codes it stores, unlike the standalone U-Bolt Pro WiFi.

Pick this if your current handle and deadbolt are dated and you want a matched set. If you only need the deadbolt, the standalone version is enough.

Best for
Apple Home Key fans with lever doors

Best for
Lever doors and rental hosts

The ULTRALOQ Latch 5 Smart Lock is a lever lock rather than a deadbolt. Ultraloq calls it the first smart lever lock with built-in Wi-Fi, and it needs no gateway, on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. You unlock with the app, a fingerprint, a code or a mechanical key, and the touchscreen keypad and fingerprint sensor sit on the handle.

It targets rental hosts: you can send temporary passwords remotely, manage user access, see logs and get real-time notifications on iOS or Android. It has zinc alloy construction and a weatherproof exterior, and installs without wiring or drilling on US standard interior and exterior doors, with a screwdriver included. The listing does not mention Matter or voice assistant support.

This suits lever doors such as side entrances, garages or rental units. For Apple Home Key and Matter on a lever door, step up to the Latch 5 Pro. If fingerprint entry is your priority across brands, our fingerprint door lock guide is a helpful comparison.

The ULTRALOQ Latch 5 Pro WiFi Smart Lever Lock is the most modern lock in the lineup. Its title advertises Apple Home Key support, and the features describe tap-to-unlock with an Aliro digital key in a supported wallet on a compatible phone or wearable, with no app to open for daily entry. It also works with Matter over Thread, pairing with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant through a compatible Matter controller and Thread border router.

Other ways in include fingerprint, PIN, app access, virtual key sharing, voice control, and an included keyfob and mechanical key. It runs on six AA batteries, included, with Ultraloq estimating up to 1 year on alkaline or up to 1.5 years on lithium under Matter over Thread. It fits doors 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches thick with a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset and a 2-1/8 inch bore.

This is the pick for tech fans who want to tap a phone or watch at the door.

• Tap-to-unlock digital key (Apple Home Key per title)
• Matter over Thread and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
• Keyfob and mechanical key included
• Six AA batteries, up to 1.5 years on lithium

Best for
Simple keypad deadbolt on a budget

The ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Smart Lock is the original keypad deadbolt. It offers five ways in: keypad, smartphone app, auto unlock, smartwatch app and two mechanical keys. There is no fingerprint reader. The backlit keypad supports random extra digits to hide your code from onlookers.

The key caveat: remote app access, remote eKey sharing, and voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant require the ULTRALOQ Bridge, sold separately. It meets ANSI Grade 1, is IP65 rated and has a lifetime mechanical and 18-month electronic guarantee.

Choose this if you mainly want a keypad deadbolt and may add remote features later.