Best for Jam detection
Schlage Sense Pro
5.0 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best Smart Locks for Jam detection
Jam detection Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
Aqara U50 Smart Lock
4.5 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Tapo Smart Door Lock DL110
1 supporting review
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
SwitchBot Lock Ultra
4.2 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
The deadbolt operates smoothly and cleanly without jamming, even on an older door where other locks may bind.
Pros: Geofencing, Industrial design
Cons: Feature additions via updates, Key override reliability
Jam or abnormal-deadbolt feedback was positive in limited testing, with the lock alerting the reviewer when the door did not latch properly.
Pros: Value and Price, Guest Codes and Access
Cons: Industrial design, Hub requirement
Jam detection had limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer confirming the app produced a notification for a door-jam event.
Pros: App, Guest Codes and Access
One reviewer specifically reported no jamming during several days of testing.
Pros: Value and Price, Fingerprint
Cons: Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread), Door-sense
Jam-related evidence was limited and mixed-negative, with a lift-to-lock reviewer saying the lock complains it is stuck and needs recalibration.
Pros: Installation and Setup, Industrial design
Cons: Hub requirement, Auto-lock
One reviewer found jam reporting annoying because a calibration issue made the app keep showing the lock as jammed.
Pros: Installation and Setup, Camera and doorbell performance
Cons: Door compatibility (deadbolt fit)