Level has always impressed me with its smart locks that look just like normal home deadbolts, but house compact tech features include card-tapping access, app controls and Apple Home Key support. Its newest Level Lock Pro, available now at Level’s own websites, follows the same design and adds even more features, including more complete Matter support.
Usually, with smart locks, you have to make compromises to get the features you want. A durable lock with lots of battery life may be quite bulky, a compact lock may lack Wi-Fi, the most high-tech locks look the oddest, etc. The Level Lock Pro is impressive because it covers so many bases while still resembling a standard lock with two AA batteries cunningly hidden inside. Features include not just standards like autolocking and the new door status detection, but better Matter support than ever, with compatibility for Apple Home, Google Home (soon to be equipped with Gemini AI), and Amazon Alexa.
“We built Level Lock Pro to be smarter, faster, and more efficient — and still invisible,” said Level CEO John Martin. “It’s the most advanced lock in our lineup and embodies our spirit of design and engineering.”
The Lock Pro still unlocks with Apple Home keys and NFC fobs, but the extra options are welcome. And like previous locks in the series, the Level Lock Pro attains a triple-A BHMA rating — AAA in security, durability and finish categories. Smart locks can sometimes struggle to reach high BHMA lock ratings because of all the tech they use, so I love to see a lock with AAA marks across the board, suitable for even business applications.
Level’s new lock features additional support and hidden door sensing.
If you dislike the look of bulky smart locks that take up lots of room on your door and don’t really care about keypads (although Level offers an optional one) and fingerprint sensors, I can easily recommend Level locks. People won’t even know you have a smart lock at all, unless you want them too.
I’ll soon be getting hands-on with the Level Lock Pro to see how it compares with past models, but for now, I’ll leave you with the final catch: It’s pricey. You’ll have to drop $349 on the new lock, which puts it among the most expensive locks that I’ve reviewed. Some remote features are gated behind the Level Connect bridge device ($80). It’s currently available on Level’s website and will be coming to Apple sites in time as well.
I’ll let you know when I test Level’s latest and see how it compares with the other locks on my smart lock best of lists, and if it’s ready for a place there. My experience with Level locks in the past tells me it’s promising, especially for Apple fans or those who like the features of a smart lock without any visible bells and whistles.
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