Best Smart Locks with a Camera (2026)
Quick Verdict: A smart lock with a built-in camera combines a deadbolt, a video doorbell, and entry control in one device. The Eufy Video Smart Lock S330 is the best overall — a 2K camera, doorbell, and fingerprint reader with no mandatory subscription. The Lockly Vision Elite adds a solar-charged HD camera and 99-fingerprint capacity for power users who want the most features.
| Award | Lock | Best For | Camera / Entry | Price Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Eufy Video Smart Lock S330 | All-in-one, no subscription | 2K cam + doorbell + fingerprint | Premium (around $300) |
| Most Features | Lockly Vision Elite | Power users wanting everything | HD cam, solar, 99 prints | Premium (around $400–$500) |
| Best for Apple Home | Aqara U200 + G4 doorbell | Apple households, retrofit | Retrofit lock + separate camera | Mid (around $189 + camera) |
| Best Value Combo | Eufy Video Smart Lock E330 | Camera lock on a tighter budget | Camera + doorbell + fingerprint | Premium (around $260) |
How We Picked Best Smart Locks with a Camera
A camera lock merges your front-door camera and your lock so you can see who is there and let them in from one app. We prioritized locks with usable resolution, night vision, local or no-fee storage, and a fingerprint or keypad so the camera isn’t the only way in. Specs below come from manufacturer listings and published reviews.
Our selection criteria:
- Verified specifications — Every spec below is drawn from manufacturer listings and published expert reviews. We have not bench-tested these locks ourselves; we report documented figures and general reception honestly.
- Security grade — We note ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 or Grade 2 certification where the manufacturer publishes it, and flag locks that carry no published grade.
- Connectivity and ecosystem — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, Thread/Matter, and which voice and smart-home platforms each lock supports.
- Real trade-offs — No lock is perfect. We list documented weaknesses — battery drain, hub requirements, finish limits — so you can judge fit.
- Price transparency — We use “around” pricing from retailer listings. Smart-lock prices fluctuate; always confirm the live price at checkout.
Best Overall — Eufy Video Smart Lock S330
Best for: Buyers who want a camera, doorbell, and lock in one device with no subscription.
The Eufy Video Smart Lock S330 is a 3-in-1 — fingerprint deadbolt, 2K camera (2560×1920, 160-degree view), and video doorbell. It has infrared night vision, person detection, two-way audio, and 8GB of built-in storage expandable by microSD, with no mandatory subscription. A 10,000mAh rechargeable battery powers it, it stores up to 50 fingerprints and 100 codes, and it carries an IP65 rating. It is the most complete no-fee camera lock available.
The S330’s biggest practical advantage is the absence of a subscription. Most video doorbells push you toward a monthly cloud plan to keep recordings; the S330 saves to 8GB of onboard storage, expandable with a microSD card, so your clips are yours at no recurring cost. Aligning the camera with the lock also means a single device captures who is at the door and lets them in, with person detection cutting down on false motion alerts. The trade-off is size — the exterior unit is tall to house the 2K camera and doorbell — and a periodic recharge of its 10,000mAh battery.
- 2K camera, video doorbell, and fingerprint reader in one unit
- 8GB built-in storage, microSD expandable, no required subscription
- Person detection, night vision, and two-way audio
- 10,000mAh rechargeable battery; IP65 weatherproof
- Large, tall exterior unit to fit the camera
- Around $300 — pricier than a plain smart lock
- Camera features depend on Wi-Fi and the eufy app
Most Features — Lockly Vision Elite
Best for: Power users who want the most-loaded camera lock with solar charging.
The Lockly Vision Elite combines a full-HD camera, video doorbell with two-way audio, infrared night vision, a motion sensor, and a fingerprint reader that stores up to 99 prints and unlocks in well under a second. A built-in solar panel helps keep it charged, and Lockly’s PIN Genie keypad randomizes digit positions to defeat shoulder-surfing. There is no monthly fee for core features. At around $400–$500 it is the priciest pick, but the most feature-dense.
The Vision Elite is aimed at buyers who want one device to replace a deadbolt, a video doorbell, and a fingerprint pad and never think about a subscription or a recharge cable. The solar panel tops up the battery from ambient light, the PIN Genie keypad shuffles digit positions so an onlooker cannot memorize your code, and the 99-print sensor covers a large household. It is the priciest pick here and physically the largest unit on the door, so it suits a feature-maximalist rather than someone who wants something discreet — but few locks pack as much into a single fixture, and the lack of mandatory fees keeps the long-term cost reasonable.
- Full-HD camera, doorbell, night vision, and motion sensor
- Solar-assisted charging for longer uptime
- 99-fingerprint capacity; PIN Genie anti-peek keypad
- No monthly fee for core features
- Highest price here (around $400–$500)
- Large exterior footprint
- More complex setup than a simple lock
Best for Apple Home — Aqara U200 + G4 doorbell
Best for: Apple households that want a retrofit lock paired with a HomeKit-friendly camera.
Rather than a single all-in-one, this pairing combines the no-drill Aqara U200 retrofit lock — with fingerprint, keypad, and Apple Home Key — and a separate Aqara camera or video doorbell that integrates with Apple Home. It is the flexible route for Apple users who want both a smart lock and a HomeKit-aware camera without committing to one bulky combined device, and it keeps your existing deadbolt and key.
- Retrofit lock with Apple Home Key plus a HomeKit-friendly camera
- No-drill install; existing key keeps working
- Matter over Thread for reliable local control
- Flexible — mix and match lock and camera placement
- Two devices to buy and set up instead of one
- Apple Home Key needs a Matter-capable Apple hub
- Camera and lock are managed as separate accessories
Best Value Combo — Eufy Video Smart Lock E330
Best for: Buyers who want a eufy camera lock at a lower price than the S330.
The Eufy Video Smart Lock E330 brings the same camera-plus-doorbell-plus-fingerprint concept as the S330 at a more accessible price (around $260). It retains person detection, night vision, two-way audio, and local storage with no mandatory subscription. For buyers who want a camera lock but balk at the S330’s price, it is the value choice within the same family.
- Camera, doorbell, and fingerprint reader at a lower price
- Night vision, person detection, and two-way audio
- Local storage with no required subscription
- Same retrofit-free deadbolt format as the S330
- Some specs trail the flagship S330
- Still a large exterior unit
- Camera features depend on Wi-Fi and the eufy app
Camera Smart Lock Buying Guide
Why combine a lock and camera?
An all-in-one unit means one device, one app, and one set of batteries for both seeing your visitor and letting them in. The trade-off is a larger exterior unit and, if it fails, you lose both functions at once.
Resolution and field of view
2K (the eufy S330) shows faces and packages more clearly than 1080p. A wide field of view (160 degrees on the S330) captures the doorstep and any package left there. Night vision is essential for after-dark visitors.
Storage and subscriptions
The best camera locks store video locally — the eufy S330 has 8GB built in, expandable by microSD, with no required subscription. Avoid locks that lock basic recording behind a monthly fee unless you want cloud storage.
Power and battery life
Cameras draw far more power than a plain lock. Look for a large rechargeable pack (the S330’s 10,000mAh) or solar assistance (Lockly Vision Elite) so you aren’t recharging constantly.
Backup entry
Because the camera unit is large and battery-hungry, make sure the lock offers fingerprint, keypad, and ideally a key so you can always get in if the camera side has an issue.
Smart Lock Features That Matter (Whatever You Buy)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, Thread and Matter
Every smart lock has to talk to your phone and, often, the wider internet. Bluetooth works only within about 30 feet, so a Bluetooth-only lock lets you skip a key at the door but cannot be controlled while you are away unless it is paired with a bridge. Built-in Wi-Fi (as on the Schlage Encode and Kwikset Halo) connects straight to your router for true remote control and alerts, at the cost of faster battery drain. Z-Wave joins a low-power mesh through a hub, trading the extra hub purchase for much longer battery life and deeper automation. Thread and Matter are the newer standards — locks like the Aqara U200 and Level Lock+ use them for fast, reliable local control that works across Apple, Google, Amazon, and SmartThings. Decide whether you truly need away-from-home control before paying the battery and complexity premium that Wi-Fi and Matter setups add.
Battery life and what drains it
Smart locks run on AA batteries, CR-cell coin batteries, or rechargeable packs. The radio is the biggest power draw: Wi-Fi locks may need fresh batteries every few to six months under regular use, while Bluetooth and Z-Wave locks commonly approach a year. Fingerprint readers, backlit touchscreens, and frequent auto-locking all shorten life. The practical lessons are to buy a lock with clear low-battery alerts, keep spares on hand, and — if a door sees heavy daily traffic or sits in a rental you visit rarely — favor a longer-lasting radio like Z-Wave or a Bluetooth lock with a bridge over a power-hungry standalone Wi-Fi model.
ANSI/BHMA security grades explained
Residential locks are graded by ANSI/BHMA from Grade 3 (basic) up to Grade 1 (highest). The grade reflects how much force and how many operating cycles a lock survives in standardized testing — a Grade 1 deadbolt like the Schlage Encode Plus is rated to withstand more forced-entry force and up to 250,000 cycles. For an exterior door, aim for Grade 1 or Grade 2. Remember that a retrofit lock inherits the mechanical strength of the deadbolt it sits on, so the quality of the underlying bolt matters as much as the smart electronics. A published grade is also a useful honesty signal: budget locks that omit any ANSI/BHMA rating may still be fine for a low-risk interior or secondary door, but they should not be your only defense on a main entrance.
How smart locks really fail — and how to avoid it
The headline fear with smart locks is remote hacking, but in practice that is rare against reputable brands that encrypt their wireless links with AES-128. The far more common problems are mundane: a weak or shared passcode, auto-lock left switched off so the door simply stays unlocked, dead batteries with no spares on hand, or a retrofit lock fitted to a misaligned deadbolt that then jams. Avoid these by choosing a unique code (never your street number or birth year), enabling auto-lock, keeping the right batteries in a drawer, and making sure your deadbolt throws smoothly by hand before you motorize it. Treat the smart features as convenience layered on top of a sound mechanical lock, not a replacement for one.
Voice assistants and smart-home integration
If you already use Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, or Samsung SmartThings, check that your lock supports the right platform before buying. Most of the picks here work with Alexa and Google for voice status checks and locking by command — for security reasons, voice unlocking usually requires a spoken PIN. Apple Home support, and especially Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock (on the Schlage Encode Plus, Level Lock+, and Aqara locks), is the standout for iPhone households. The newer Matter standard is making cross-platform support less of a guessing game, since a Matter lock is designed to work across all the major ecosystems at once. The practical advice: pick the lock that natively supports the assistant your home already runs on, rather than buying a lock and hoping a bridge or workaround fills the gap later.
Installation and what to check on your door
Most smart locks install with a screwdriver in 20–30 minutes for a full deadbolt replacement, or about ten minutes for a retrofit that reuses your existing bolt. Before buying, confirm three things on your door: the backset (the distance from the door edge to the center of the bolt hole, usually 2-3/8″ or 2-3/4″), the door thickness, and whether the existing bore hole is the standard 2-1/8″. Retrofit locks such as the August Wi-Fi and Level Lock+ are the safest choice for renters because they leave the exterior and the original key untouched and come off cleanly at move-out. If you are unsure your door meets the lock’s requirements, check the manufacturer’s compatibility guide before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best smart lock with a camera in 2026?
The Eufy Video Smart Lock S330 is the best overall camera lock: a 2K camera, video doorbell, and fingerprint reader in one device with 8GB of local storage and no mandatory subscription. Power users wanting the most features should look at the solar-charged Lockly Vision Elite.
Do camera smart locks require a subscription?
The best ones don’t for core recording. The eufy S330 stores video on 8GB of built-in storage (microSD expandable) with no required fee, and the Lockly Vision Elite has no monthly fee for core features. Some cloud-first systems do charge — always check before buying.
Is a camera lock better than a separate lock and video doorbell?
An all-in-one is tidier — one device, one app, one battery to maintain — and the camera is aligned with the lock. A separate lock and doorbell let you place the camera independently and means a failure in one doesn’t disable the other. The Aqara U200-plus-camera pairing is the flexible alternative.
How long does the battery last on a camera smart lock?
Camera locks use much more power than plain locks, which is why the eufy S330 ships a 10,000mAh rechargeable pack and the Lockly Vision Elite adds solar charging. Real-world life depends on how much the camera records; expect to recharge periodically rather than swap AAs once a year.
Can a camera smart lock work with Apple Home?
Some do. For a strongly Apple-centric setup, pairing the Aqara U200 (with Apple Home Key) and a HomeKit-compatible Aqara camera is the most integrated route. The eufy and Lockly camera locks lean on their own apps for full camera functionality.
Final Verdict
The Eufy Video Smart Lock S330 is the best camera smart lock of 2026: a 2K camera, doorbell, and fingerprint reader in one unit, with local storage and no required subscription. Power users who want the most features and solar charging should choose the Lockly Vision Elite.
Apple households are better served by pairing the retrofit Aqara U200 with a HomeKit camera, and the Eufy E330 is the value choice within the eufy family. Confirm live pricing before purchasing.
Last updated: June 2026
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