Level - Lock+ Smart Lock Bluetooth Replacement Deadbolt with Apple HomeKey/App/Key - Matte Black

The Level Lock is solid once it’s installed and running. The hardware setup is actually pretty easy, and the initial app setup isn’t bad either. The only real headache is connecting it to Apple Home. You have to use a bridge, you’re on a time limit during pairing, and the reset process isn’t clearly explained so you may end up doing trial-and-error to get it added. Overall, the lock itself works well, but getting it into Apple Home is definitely not as simple as they make it sound.

Bought the Level Lock+ Aug 9th, 2023 and I've just replaced the battery for the third time. Funny thing is that I checked the app yesterday (Nov 14th, 2023) and it did not indicate low battery life. Now today it shows critical, and my wife texted me to let me know she could not unlock the door. The door does not see that much traffic since it's only the wife and myself most of the time and we leave via the garage. If we check mail the door is on a 3 minute timer which is plenty of time to get our mail and be back in before it auto locks. We normally manually lock it once we're in instead of waiting the 3 minutes. The features are great when the lock is working. I don't normally carry physical keys on me. Just my car Key FOB which means if it dies while away for a walk I would have to enter via the garage since I'm not getting any type of alerts.

This will be the fourth smart lock that I've installed in my house, and I have to say that they get better and better. Whether you're installing it on a new door, or onto an existing door, you'll have everything you need to start and complete the installation. (Granted you have a bolt hole already. If not, time to make one before trying this) If you're installed a bolt lock before, you'll be familiar with how to lengthen the bolt itself in the event that the bolt isn't long enough to create a good anchor. The only challenge that I faced was connecting the internal motor with the bolt attachment, so it took about 10 minutes of drilling and chiseling out enough space for the motor to mate with the motor. Then you tighten a small screw that secures to two separate parts together. Once all of the hardware is installed, you download the level lock app and it walks you through the process. If you have an iPhone, you can also use the Homekit as your means of operating the lock. I like smart locks that look like regular deadbolt locks. The whole incognito design fits better than anything gaudy that stands out. The lock is powered by a CR2 battery, which is tiny and uncommon in most households. I don't know what the lifespan of one is, but it will probably last long seeing as how the lock itself isn't wi-fi enabled, and only works when activated. However, since it still uses Homekit, I think the battery life is still affected one way or the other. You can use your iPhone and Apple watch to lock and unlock simply by touching the lock. I find this extremely convenient. All in all, this is a great lock, so many options on the app, and through Homekit. I highly recommend this lock!

Smart Locks for your home have been a nice way for people to leave your keys behind and provide access to your home to your friends and family while you are away. But one of the key downsides is that the smart lock pretty much always looks like a smart look where they are big, very techy with a keypad, and not subtle. The Level Lock+ has really stepped up this game by bringing you a Smart lock that is unrecognizable from a regular lock, while adding a ton of tech still. PROS: - As I said in the intro, the look of this lock is truly incredible. The way that they fit all this tech into a small bolt package really makes everything look great. And on top of that, there is not even any branding on the lock so its an added layer of security that no one even know what brand the lock could be. - Installation was a breeze for me! Yes you need to be handy with a screwdriver, but other than that you use the Level app and it was smooth install! - One of the main selling point of this lock would be its use of "Apple Home Key" and its integration into Apple HomeKit. So essentially, like adding a credit card to your Apple Pay, you can add a key to your iPhone's wallet that will let you open the deadbolt with just a touch of your iPhone. Or, you can simply tell Siri to open or lock your door. It really is an intuitive way of doing things, especially since so many of us carry our phones around more so than our keys or wallets. - The app can also track who is unlocking the door from their phone, so this is a great way to see when each member of your family or friends is accessing your smart lock! - Adding to that, just the ease of use of this smart lock is really simple! It makes my coming and going from my front door much more simple and adds some piece of mind that I can control the lock when I am away as well. - I have not owned this lock for a year, but it is supposed to have a batter life of 1 year which is great! That makes sense to me given it does not have a keypad it needs to power. - Also, as pictured, it does come with a physical key that you can use to lock and unlock it! CONS: - The hardware for this lock is fantastic, but the Level app needs a bit of work. It can be a bit touchy at times, and I find myself just using the HomeKit app and Siri much more. But this is an easy software base fix I think they can solve. - I do with Level sold a matching door handle with a matching key for this. Would make installation a bit easier to have a matching deadbolt and handle combo. BOTTOM LINE: - In a world where iPhone's are heavily used and smart homes are becoming more common, the Level Lock+ really stands out! It is such an elegant design with its minimalist style, but yet it packs so much tech with its support for Apple Key, HomeKit, Siri, and the Level app itself. It has made things much easier for me and I think will be a great addition to your home!

I bought this Level Lock + to replace a one piece deadbolt and door handle/lock that I couldn't replace with the same thing. There are Pro's and Con's. First, I didn't know I had to buy the extra "Connect" hub in order for it to work with my internet and Google Assistant. So, not only was the lock expensive, but then I had to buy an extra hub on top of that. Perhaps I should have done better research before buying it. I did look at everything on their website, but didn't see the "extra" clarified. I have a smart home and was looking for something with a keypad entry, but nothing fit the existing holes in my door and I wasn't going to make new holes, so I opted for this. Fortunately, I have a keypad on my garage door, but if the electricity goes out, that won't open the garage door so I thought a smart front door lock would be helpful. The install instructions are pretty straight forward, but there are NO other instructions. AT ALL. I had no idea how to make it work once I installed it. Once I got the extra connect hub, I had a really tough time connecting it to the internet. My router is a 2.4 and 5G combo router so I can't tell which one my phone is on when trying to connect it. After troubleshooting everything I could, I called Level Lock tech support. I had loads of questions. First of all, how do I lock and unlock the door with the app? How do I set up the key FOB's? How do I get the key FOB's to work on the door? How do I get it to work with my internet. Fortunately, he was able to get all my questions answered and after a few factory resets on the connect hub and restarting my phone a couple of times, we were able to get the hub to find the internet. Overall, it is expensive and had I not had Best Buy points to cover it, I might have returned it. I'm still not convinced it is worth the money. Time will tell. They really do need to include instructions on how to use it. The support tech emailed me some links after our call to help, but in my mind, they should have included that in the packaging. I'm a bit disappointed overall. And I can't re-key it to match any of my other door locks. The point being, you shouldn't need a key, but it is a good safeguard in case the battery dies.