Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Who makes the best smart lock in 2025? After testing nearly 30 smart locks, I’ve been calling the Lockly Visage the best of the best… until now. The Lockin Veno might just be the challenger that can finally take the crown.
In this video, I put them head-to-head and compare them in speed, smart home compatibility, design, battery life, security, price, and more. We’ll talk facial recognition vs palm vein scanning, smart home integrations like Matter, Apple Home Key, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and the little details that might make one the better choice for your door.
And stick around — because we end this review with what may be the most epic smart lock video finale in YouTube history… a rap battle between the locks.
Products Featured (Affiliate Links):
🔗 Lockly Visage: amazon.com/dp/B0DRXF5NKL/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
🔗 Lockin Veno: amazon.com/dp/B0F93HXS8P/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
#SmartLocks #Lockly #LockinVeno #SmartHome #Matter #AppleHomeKey #HomeSecurity #SmartHomeTech #LockReview
Who makes the best smart lock in 2025? After testing nearly 30 smart locks, I’ve been calling the Lockly Visage the best of the best… until now. The Lockin Veno might just be the challenger that can finally take the crown.
In this video, I put them head-to-head and compare them in speed, smart home compatibility, design, battery life, security, price, and more. We’ll talk facial recognition vs palm vein scanning, smart home integrations like Matter, Apple Home Key, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and the little details that might make one the better choice for your door.
And stick around — because we end this review with what may be the most epic smart lock video finale in YouTube history… a rap battle between the locks.
Products Featured (Affiliate Links):
🔗 Lockly Visage: amazon.com/dp/B0DRXF5NKL/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
🔗 Lockin Veno: amazon.com/dp/B0F93HXS8P/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
#SmartLocks #Lockly #LockinVeno #SmartHome #Matter #AppleHomeKey #HomeSecurity #SmartHomeTech #LockReview



![A Facial Recognition Lock for Half the Price?
SwitchBot Lock Ultra Review – Is It Finally Good? (Facial Recognition Keypad Test)
Last time I tested a SwitchBot lock, it won the prestigious Ugliest Lock award in my 16-lock showdown… by a landslide. So when they sent me their brand new SwitchBot Lock Ultra with the Vision Keypad (yes, facial recognition!), I wasn’t expecting much.
But this one? Kinda surprised me.
In this video, I install and test the new SwitchBot Lock Ultra and Keypad Vision to see how it stacks up against my all-time favorite smart lock—the Lockly Visage. From facial recognition accuracy, design improvements, and smart home compatibility to installation tips and low-light performance, I cover everything you need to know.
🔒 Is it perfect? No.
😮 Is it way better than the last one? Definitely.
💸 Is it worth it at half the price of the Lockly? Watch and decide.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
How the Lock Ultra compares to the Lockly Visage
Whether facial recognition actually works
Why this might be the best retrofit smart lock right now
What you need (and don’t need) from SwitchBot’s hubs
Honest pros and cons (with jokes included, obviously)
🛠️ Products Mentioned:
SwitchBot Lock Ultra: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F841YB1P/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
SwitchBot Keypad Touch with Vision: [link]
Lockly Visage: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRXF5NKL/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
SwitchBot Hub 3 & Hub Mini Matter: [link] A Facial Recognition Lock for Half the Price?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zKbLFLrkkjQ/mqdefault.jpg)
