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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: Touchscreen and Lock/unlock speed versus Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) and Voice control. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose Lockly Secure Plus Smart Lock for Touchscreen and Lock/unlock speed.
Choose Kwikset Obsidian Smart Lock for Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) and Voice control.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Motor evidence is limited, but PCMag praised the lock for relatively quiet operation.
The locking motor drew a clear complaint for being quite loud, even though the same review did not report jams.
Weather resistance evidence is positive but limited to one review that judged the casing able to handle harsh conditions.
Sun and heat exposure was a concern in one user review because the black exterior became uncomfortable for children to touch.
Remote access is a repeated limitation because the lock lacks built-in internet control and needs extra Wi-Fi hardware.
Remote access depended heavily on the platform: it worked well through Wink in one review, but other evidence tied remote control to a more expensive hub-enabled setup.
Lock and unlock speed was consistently positive, with instant app response or unlocks taking only a couple of seconds.
Locking speed was mixed, with one review praising prompt Alexa locking while another noticed the lock ran a bit slower than normal.
The hub requirement is a drawback because remote and voice features require added hardware and cost.
Hub requirements split reviewers: Z-Wave was welcomed by smart-home users, while others treated the required hub as an added burden.
Auto-lock has limited but strong evidence, with PCMag reporting that the feature worked very well in testing.
Auto-lock was reliable and easy to set up in stronger reviews, though one transcript noted that changing related customization switches required a screwdriver.
Fingerprint access is the strongest feature across reviews, described as fast, accurate, responsive, effective, and unusually good.
Fingerprint-related security earned consistent praise because SecureScreen and coating features reduced the risk of visible touch patterns revealing codes.
Guest access is mixed: several reviewers liked the flexible access options, while one found temporary-code delivery convoluted and buggy.
Guest access was one of the most mixed areas: reviewers liked multiple codes and temporary scheduling in some versions, but criticized limited code counts and remote-code gaps in others.
The keypad and PIN Genie concept were widely praised for security and usability, although one reviewer found the shifting layout disorienting.
The keypad was praised for intuitive everyday locking and unlocking.
Security evidence is positive, with praise for hack resistance and unusually comprehensive account-security setup.
Security features were praised across reviews, especially SecureScreen, which reviewers said worked well and helped prevent code guessing from fingerprints.
User access management is mixed, combining flexible access options with one strong complaint about difficult PIN assignment.
User access management varied sharply by version and platform, from strong scheduled and one-time code support to complaints about no expiring codes or no app-based code changes.
Compatibility evidence is positive but limited, with reviewers noting standard-door fit and successful single-doorknob replacement.
Door fit looked favorable for standard replacements, with the reviewer saying it should be almost as easy to install in most standard lock enclosures.
Smart-home integration is one of the clearest weaknesses, with repeated criticism of missing or limited platform support.
Smart-home integration was useful but ecosystem-dependent: Z-Wave, SmartThings, Wink, Alexa, and other platforms worked well in some cases, while HomeKit and Google limitations hurt compatibility.
Voice control is limited because it is not built in and depends on extra Wi-Fi hardware that reviewers criticized.
Voice control worked well when supported, especially Alexa locking and status checks, but other reviews emphasized that Alexa or Google control required a Z-Wave hub.
Bluetooth evidence is positive, with stable connectivity and unusually quick app response over Bluetooth range.
Bluetooth was a mild drawback rather than a dealbreaker: one reviewer did not mind its absence, but warned it could deter buyers who want phone proximity unlocking.
The touchscreen evidence is positive, with reviewers praising seamless operation and responsive keypad behavior.
Touchscreen feedback was mostly positive for responsiveness and security, but reviewers also noted wake-up misses and glossy smudging.
The app was generally considered easy, clear, and responsive, though one review separated that from a difficult guest-code workflow.
Reviewers liked app-based control when a compatible platform supported it, but the lock lost points because it lacks its own app and some hub apps could not manage codes.
Battery evidence is limited to one long-term review, but that reviewer called performance stellar after about a year of use.
Battery feedback was mixed: one preview praised warning before batteries died, while later user-oriented evidence reported six-month or five-month battery life concerns.
Design opinions are mixed: reviewers liked the attractive, premium look, but several also called the lock large, bulky, or obvious.
Design was the strongest consensus attribute, with repeated praise for the sleek, minimalist, modern, key-free look.
Build quality was repeatedly praised as sturdy, well-built, strong, and rock solid.
Build quality was praised in the clearest durability evidence, with the lock described as sturdy and jam-free during testing.
Locking reliability is mixed: some testing found smooth, great performance, while Digital Trends encountered unresolved calibration errors.
Locking reliability was positive overall, with reviewers reporting that auto-relock worked every time, the bolt worked fine after setup, and the mechanism did not jam.
Value is a common concern because reviewers repeatedly describe the lock, hub path, or overall package as expensive.
Value was divided: some reviewers considered it expensive once hubs or non-connected limitations were included, while one YouTube reviewer called the price good for a keyless Z-Wave lock.
Installation is sharply mixed, ranging from simple, app-guided, and quick to unusually complicated and frustrating.
Installation ranged from simple and thoughtfully guided to frustrating, with one reviewer blaming unclear instructions and bolt machining while others completed setup easily.
Reviewers who discussed logs liked the recordkeeping, citing accurate history entries and even a year of usable activity history.
Existing hardware reuse was a strength in the replacement scenario, where the reviewer installed it easily after removing a prior Kwikset lock.
Physical attack resistance was praised because the keywayless design removes common keyed-entry attack paths.
Pick and bump-key resistance was praised because ditching the keyway removed the risk of picking or forced entry with a bump key.
Key backup evidence is positive, with reviewers valuing physical-key and backup access as a practical fallback.
Warranty evidence is strongly positive, with Digital Trends calling it one of the best in the smart-lock market.
Notifications are a weakness in the limited evidence, with PCMag specifically missing push notification support.
Wi-Fi is mixed: the lack of built-in Wi-Fi is criticized, but one review found hub-connected Wi-Fi response very fast.
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