Level Lock Review: The Invisible HomeKit Smart Lock

Level Lock is a smart lock that remains entirely invisible and hidden within your door, bringing automation features and security while not adding bulbous and confusing hardware.

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[iblackfeathers]

i don’t know about housing the battery right on the deadbolt. if an intruder comes kicking in the door, that bolt will have battery leaking out of it. the deadbolt is supposed to be the physical deterrent in terms of brute force. that one is hollow, not solid steel.

[anthonyscott]

Well, for the third time in two days, I’m sitting in my living room watching TV and my Level Lock Touch on my front door just decides on its own to unlock! I feel really secure now.

[BegsYourPardon]

This lock is terrible if you're wanting to include it into automations or use it on any lock too remote from any Homekit hub. It was a nice experience to install and the engineering is impressive, regardless of the hollowed battery-bolt, but after 3 months of "No Response" unless I was standing less than 8 feet away within line-of-sight, I replaced it with a Yale-August Assure one.

I really wanted this one to work so that I could return to something that didn't scream "Hey everyone, I am a smart lock, " from either side of the door.

[ponchopalito]

This is just ridiculous, highly don't recommend this on ur house a bump key can actually unlock this easily and effortlessly. U know what now that i think about it yeah! It is very beneficial you'll have it on ur door. Highly recommend it!💯👍

[davidr]

So close. I’ve gone smart home except for smart lock because none are ready for prime time. I thought this was it. But the lack of Wifi is a deal breaker (does anyone even own a HomePod?). Also, as clever as it is to have the battery in the bolt, that seems like a really really weak bolt. We’re getting there, but this one gets added to an ever growing list of smart locks not quite ready for my dollar. Thanks for posting this.

[karla]

Great Video! Now the lock, on the other hand, literally works when it wants to. It still needs some more development before it will be an absolutely great lock!

[chrisvanhorn]

Got mine the other day and absolutely fucking love it. There is no other smart lock that even comes close.

[pgreenx]

Not sure I trust the security of my house to a deadbolt that is not solid. Otherwise pretty cool.

[TongueJedi]

Would be awesome to install this with the Kwikset smart lock and August Lock then say “hey Siri open front door” then watch them all fight it out!

[stilltocool]

if the bolt contains the battery then it defeats its purpose, there's no strength in the bolt.

[oneundecided]

Thank you for this video. The issue I have with the Level Lock is that when it is set for the automatic touch door to lock any time I try to unlock the door with the key it is attempting to lock it with that feature.

[jonchalk]

The deadbolt is not a solid core, it is easy to break. Otherwise, it looks easy to install and does not "look" like a smart lock from the outside or in.

[Rezndutlaw]

Absolutely LOVE this deadbolt. I have it set to auto lock and unlock whether I’m coming home or leaving.

[jdgrupp]

The bolt is a hollow metal to that can allow the door just to be pushed open or kicked open.

[evictioncarpentry]

So it's magnetic. You can probably take a more powerful magnet and open it in a second. Lockpickinglawyer is gonna destroy this thing.

[manp]

i would be interested to know if you can get a notification anytime the battery is low or the status of the battery and if the battery has been removed.

[nick]

The problem is the deadbolt has a thin wall because of the battery which would make it easier for someone to break it and potentially crush the battery compared to a normal deadbolt

[Normster]

Excellent video, thanks !
Ps keep those Homekit products coming !

[suhasingale]

Looking for the price? It was $229 at the time of this post!

[revx]

Looks awesome, just wish it worked with Google Home!