In Locksmiths & Door Locks

Which smart lock brands do locksmiths recommend?

EditionNov 11, 2026Asked on 6 AI surfacesv5.0

AI Visibility Ranking

Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.

DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.

RankBrandNamed byScore
1Schlage5/689.0
2Yale5/668.4
3Kwikset4/639.2
4August4/638.3
5Level (organization)3/625.8
6Ultraloq2/616.0
7Alarm Lock1/610.0

Sources these answers cited

The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.

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tulsalock.comtulsalock.com4 surfaces
gvlock.comgvlock.com2 surfaces
keymex.uskeymex.us2 surfaces
reddit.comcommunityreddit.com2 surfaces
security.orgsecurity.org2 surfaces
cleanenergybusinesscouncil.com10 Best Smart Door Locks for Secure Keyless Entry in 20261 surfaces
cnet.commediaYour Smart Lock Buying Guide: Choose the Best Lock for Your Door - CNET1 surfaces
consumertestedratings.comBest Smart Door Locks 2026 – Consumer Tested Ratings1 surfaces
en.wikipedia.orgreferenceLockPickingLawyer1 surfaces
facebook.comsocialWhat keyless entry smart locks are recommended? - Facebook1 surfaces
forbes.commediaThe Best Smart Locks Of 2026, After Weeks Of Testing1 surfaces
guidespot.comBest Smart Locks 2026: 12 Expert-Tested Models1 surfaces

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