Save 20% on the most popular ULTRALOQ smart locks

Smart locks are an interesting segment of the smart home sector. I have a smart lock, and I have owned several, and while they vastly improve your life through unique experiences — like being able to unlock your door quickly with your hands full — many of them lose functionality over time as the companies go belly up, or their partners run into issues. Remember Wink? Yeah, I had one of those. We need smart home devices that are more open source friendly and compatible with a wide range of platforms. Like Xthings and its integration with Home Assistant. It means that many of ULTRALOQ’s smart locks are highly compatible, particularly its U-Bolt Z-Wave series. The brand is moving in the right direction, which deserves to be commended.

But why does any of this matter on a deal post? Because ULTRALOQ has a couple of its most popular smart locks on sale right now, and these are smart locks you can really get behind.

The two locks on sale are:

ULTRALOQ Latch 5 Fingerprint Smart Lock — now $152, was $190
ULTRALOQ The Bolt Fingerprint — now $200, was $250

Both locks work with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings. You also don’t need a smart home hub of any kind to connect the locks to the U Home app, which is necessary these days — it means they can’t shut off those smart features on you even if the app shuts down. While these locks don’t come with Home Assistant support, again, Xthings and U-tec are moving in the right direction overall. There are never any guarantees in the world of tech, but a trustworthy brand is worth a lot. Plus, these locks are still highly compatible and come with a ton of excellent features.

As for the deals, they’re available to shop until May 18, so go check them out if you’re interested.

What’s the deal with these two popular ULTRALOQ smart locks

ULTRALOQ smart locks -- Latch 5 Fingerprint lifestyle image

ULTRALOQ smart locks installed on door being opened by family

ULTRALOQ smart locks -- The Bolt Fingerprint on door while woman is holding groceries

ULTRALOQ smart locks -- The Bolt Fingerprint being unlocked with Apple Watch

The biggest difference between the two ULTRALOQ smart locks is power versus convenience. Essentially, they include similar features, and thanks to the sale, they even have a relatively comparable price point. So, for this choice, it’s about which you prefer. Six unlocking options versus four. Standard WiFi versus WiFi 6. Extra IFTTT or Apple HomeKit compatibility, or not.

Let’s take a closer look at the rundown for each ULTRALOQ smart lock:

ULTRALOQ Latch 5 Fingerprint Smart Lock

ULTRALOQ Latch 5 Fingerprint product image

Four unlocking options: 360° Live Fingerprint ID (0.3s, 99.8% accuracy), smartphone app, access codes, mechanical key.
Built-in WiFi 6: Remote access and monitoring via U Home App, no hub required.
User capacity: Supports up to 50 users, each with 1 code and 2 fingerprints.
Robust smart home integration: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings.
Durable design: Weatherproof zinc alloy construction.
Convenient features: Auto-locking, energy-efficient, easy installation.
App Control: Manage access, monitor activity, and customize settings remotely.

The Bolt Fingerprint

Six unlocking options: Fingerprint (0.3s, 99.8% accuracy), passcode, app, voice, auto-unlock, mechanical key.
Built-in WiFi: Remote control and access sharing via U Home App, no hub needed.
Robust smart home integration: Works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT.
Auto-lock and unlock: Automatic locking with door sensor, geo fencing-based unlocking from a smartphone.
Reliable security: IP65 weatherproof, ANSI Grade 1 certified, 128-bit AES encryption, anti-peep keypad.
User-friendly: Supports 50 users (100 fingerprints), easy DIY installation, one-year battery life (takes 8 AA batteries).