The Fancy HomeKit Smart Lock: Level Lock+ with Home Key

Level Lock+ is Home Key and Apple Home enabled with a discreet appearance, resembling a traditional lock but packed with advanced features. But is it worth the premium cost?

⭐️ Get Level Lock+ with Home Key

⭐️ Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus with Home Key

Aqara U100 Home Key Lock

Yale Wi-Fi Smart Module

🏠 Full List of Current Apple Home Devices

📲 Follow me on:

🎧 My Podcasts:

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Installation
02:20 HomeKit Setup
05:07 Using Level Lock+
07:30 Should You Buy?

My Gear:

[xtracredit]

Thanks for the video. I love the design of the Level, but the operation was unreliable. After many complaints from my family, I replaced it with Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus. The Yale Assure has been rock solid. It opens with the iPhone or Apple Watch. Everyone at home is happy, which makes me happy and relieved.

[MrPecky]

I’ve had the Schlage Encode+ since day 1. It’s solid, battery life is great, at least 6 months or more. I use my watch to unlock the door, have a Homekit Automation that locks the door when the Eve Door Sensor says it’s closed. I also integrate it into Home Assistant where I monitor the battery…

[jamesakiyama]

Nice review. One comment, I was able to get the Level Lock+ rekeyed to a Schlege key through a locksmith (wasn't successful at a HW store offering rekeying). I'd suggest waiting to make sure the lock works reliably, since I suspect rekeying (due to the difficulty) may void the warranty.

[TeeJayKay]

The Schlage encode plus is by far the best home key smart lock on the market. Connects via thread. Super fast. Home key support. Reliable.

[cd]

I'll take the August any-day. Auto unlocks when I get home. Never fuss with tapping a phone. You keep your same key/lock on the outside so you can't tell it's a smart lock. You can also add a wireless keypad if you want.

[johny]

I just got this exact version on sale at Walmart for $95! I’m so excited to put it on and try it haha. 😄

[PixZTech]

Is it secure?
Like is it end to end encrypted?
Bcs security for these locks are important

[thisssguy]

Hey Stephen love the videos! Just a quick comment. The level lock does now have a separate Wifi module called the Connect that works well to use remotely and being out of bluetooth range. Also there is a thread radio built in the level lock connect +, just isn’t enabled yet.

[jeffreyvilenski]

I have level lock. When it works I love it, but it jams too often. Never got the cards to work.

[juanreyes]

I am an Aqara U100 owner. I've had mine installed since July, and the batteries are still in high charge status. It's a tremendous smart lock for the price and has everything I need.

[TakWorks]

Had the same issue with my level bolt. I had to chisel the hole out to be big enough for the bolt to fit in the frame of my garage door. I used support also to help with a connectivity issue I had and they were great help.

[pittsenbargerbren]

Schlage is what I’ve put in mine and my parents’ homes. I don’t have the home key version though. I have the the Schlage Sense which is pretty much the Emcode but no home key support. My parents prefer the keypad for unlock and lock. I’ve found it most convenient to just activate Siri on the Apple Watch as I’m coming down the street to unlock the door. Schlage Sense also lasts a good while with its batteries but I’ve found that when I use Duracell brand they seem to last longer

[Rem]

Can you just spray paint the straight bar that would be a much better solution to match the deadbolt? I’m at match the door lock anyway

[MrKonscience]

Can you schedule it to unlock say at 9am everyday and automatically lock at 8pm every night? For a laundry room for example?

[mikhailtsa]

Oh good but I have extra security door and I have to buy two locks, but can I program it to one keypad or I have to buy two keypad? Thank you.

[jonharrison]

I'm interested in homekit locks, thanks for the reviews. Because my front door has sidelight windows I need a lock that does NOT have a thumb knob on the inside because the sidelight can be broken and the deadbolt then unlocked by reaching through. It needs to have a key on the inside to open in order to be secure. If you find one like this then I'll be much more interested.

[sriram]

The Wyze lock also looks like a normal lock, and works with you existing lock/ key.

[myHomeKithome]

Supposedly this lock already has a thread radio in it, but it's just not activated yet. I don't know what their waiting for

[Christopher_Ago]

The level lock is the worst lock I've had at home. I replaced my Yale/Nest locks with them. Level has replaced both my locks twice now because of how bad they are. Always having mechanical issues or no signal from homekit. I can have the door open, turn thr lock manually and it will give me an error message saying it's jamed or having mechanical issues. Biggest waste of $700!!

[SoufBayDad]

Great video! I’m looking for a leather case for iPhone 15 Pro Max, any case would do! Good luck to all!