14 Best Smart Digital Door Lock: With door camera & face recognition
One of the digital door locks even comes with a built-in door viewer screen.
By Jyn Teo -
*Editor's Note: My Digital Lock, a major player in the local digital lock business, has reportedly closed - according to news reports dated 1 Dec 2023. My Digital Lock Yishun was allegedly operating their showroom illegally and made to close.
I just moved into my newly renovated 4-room resale HDB unit with my partner and our newborn baby. The first few months were particularly challenging for us, as we eased into the home using the default HDB door lock that unlocks with keys.
We were terrible with our keys and security and we even had instances where our keys were at the door, overnight.
14 Best Digital Smart Door Lock in Singapore
Goodbye to getting locked out of your house when you misplace your keys. Beyond the convenience of going keyless, a smart door lock ensures that your home is always secure with the auto-lock function and security alarm. Here are our top picks of the best digital door locks from deadbolt, rim, and mortise lock mechanisms.
Smart Digital Door Lock | Price | Best for... |
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Aqara U100 Smart Lock | $499 | Apple users |
Lockin V5 Max Palm Vein Digital Smart Lock with Viewer | $777 | Sleek and robust design |
Igloohome Mortise 2 | $569 | Airbnb hosts |
Aqara N100 Smart Door Lock | $360.71 | Smart home integration |
Samsung SHP-DH537 Digital Door Lock | $585 | Award winning door lock design |
Luxus Vantage Pro WiFi Digital Door Lock | $710 | Wooden, glass, and sliding doors |
Harfo Fingerprint Door Lock | $186.83 | Affordable and versatile functionality |
Luxus Atlas WiFi Digital Door Lock | $790 | High usage frequency |
Epic 7G Designer Smart Door Lock | $450 | Appealing colour choice |
SingGate FR058 3D Face & Finger Vein Recognition | $949 | Worn-off fingerprints |
Yale YDR50GA + YDM7220 Biosecure Digital Door Lock | $1,799 | Families with young and old |
Philips EasyKey 702 Smart Video Door Lock | $1,249 | Frequent travellers |
Philips EasyKey 702 Facial Recognition Smart Lock | $1,399 | Parents with children |
Kaadas K30 3D Face Recognition | $1,489 | Premium unlocking experience |
*Most of the prices of the digital door locks shown in this article include installation.
Aqara U100 Smart Lock, $499
It does not take a lot for you to get started with digital locks, especially with the Aqara U100, a smart lock using a deadbolt-lock mechanism. Having an in-built Apple security chip in place, you are able to unlock your door conveniently with the Home Key stored in your Apple Wallet, by tapping with your iPhone or Apple Watch.
You can also top up $9.95 for a NFC (Near Field Communication technology) card as an extra method to open your digital lock door.
- Key feature: Compatible with Apple Home Keys and Apple Wallet
- Best for: Apple users
Aqara U100 Smart Lock is priced at $499, includes installation from Home Smart.
Lockin V5 Max Palm Vein Digital Smart Lock with Viewer, $777
The Lockin V5 Max is a groundbreaking smart lock that sets a new standard for access control. As the world’s first to feature vein recognition technology, it offers unparalleled security and convenience.
With its advanced biometric methods, including face recognition and palm vein scanning, the Lockin V5 Max provides a highly secure way to unlock your door. Its built-in door viewer adds an extra layer of safety, allowing you to see who’s at your door without opening it.
Designed with modern smart homes in mind, the Lockin V5 Max seamlessly integrates into your existing setup.
- Key feature: Smart lock that features vein recognition technology
- Best for: Sleek and robust design
Igloohome Mortise 2, $569
Hailed as the best mortise lock by The Wall Street Journal, Igloohome Mortise 2 is a smart door lock with an integrated handle that has the modern lifestyle in mind, where you will be able to unlock your home remotely for guests
Comes with the usual ways of unlocking - PIN codes, RFID tags, bluetooth, and mechanical keys, excluding fingerprint scan. The Mortise 2 door lock also works without an Internet connection, making it safe and reliable against WiFi hacking. One distinctive feature for the Igloohome Mortise 2 is the synchronisation with Airbnb’s listing calendar on your Igloohome account for guests’ PIN codes to be created automatically.
- Key feature: Syncs with Airbnb calendar
- Best for: Airbnb hosts
Igloohome Mortise 2 is priced at $569 and comes with a 2 year warranty and free installation on Lazada.
Aqara N100 Smart Door Lock, $360.71
Comes with an integrated doorbell function that can trigger an alert on your other Aqara smart devices and made of high-quality anodised aluminium, the Aqara N100 smart door lock is extra durable and a highly smart door lock. Other notable features that make the Aqara N100 a highly secure smart door lock include the extra-long battery life of up to 1.5 years, 98.6% fingerprint recognition rate, and added level of security with the night latch knob which will control a separate bolt that will keep you well-protected from the inside.
Aqara is one of the top brands of smart home products, the Aqara N100 can be integrated into your smart home with its Zigbee 3.0, Bluetooth, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit support, where the door lock can even trigger automations of your other smart devices.
- Key features: 9 unlock methods, night latch knob, integrated doorbell
- Best for: Smart home integration
Aqara N100 Smart Door Lock is selling at $360.71 from Lazada (overseas unit without installation).
Samsung SHP-DH537 Digital Door Lock, $585
An advanced and stylish digital door lock with orange backlit LED touchpad, the Samsung SHP-DH537 is a winner of the iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award.
Unlocks with RFID card, passcode, mechanical key or the optional mobile app, this Samsung digital door lock also comes with vacation mode that you can enable upon leaving the house which will trigger a security alarm upon intrusion, as well as a silent mode feature that allows you to adjust the volume or mute the key tone and door opening audio. Take note that the Samsung SHP-D537 digital door lock does not come with fingerprint unlocking.
- Key features: Orange backlit LED touchpad
- Best for: Award winning door lock design
Samsung SHP-DH537 Digital Door Lock is priced at $585 with free installation and 2 years warranty from EAZEA.
Luxus Vantage Pro WiFi Digital Door Lock, $710
As one of the smartest and smallest door locks, Luxus Vantage Pro runs on a rechargeable battery and is powered by 3D facial recognition technology, along with a comprehensive security system with an added alarm feature. Since it uses a rim-lock mechanism, you can install the lock on the different doors including wooden, glass, and sliding doors.
- Key features: Rim lock mechanism
- Best for: Wooden, glass, and sliding doors
Luxus Vantage Pro WiFi Digital Door Lock is available at $710, with 12-month warranty from Luxus Digital Lock.
Harfo Fingerprint Door Lock, $186.83
This budget-friendly smart door lock allows you to enjoy the convenience of unlocking your door with a simple fingerprint scan or by entering your PIN code on the touchscreen keypad. The reversible handle allows you to customise the lock to fit both left- and right-handed doors.
The Harfo Fingerprint Door Lock offers a 5-in-1 functionality, combining fingerprint recognition, keypad entry, mechanical key backup, remote control (optional), and card access (optional).
For more assurance, the lock comes with a 12 month product warranty and a lifetime customer support.
- Key features: Reversible door handle with 5-in-1 access functions
- Best for: Affordable and versatile functionality
Harfo Fingerprint Door Lock is priced at $186.83 on Amazon.
Luxus Atlas WiFi Digital Door Lock, $790
This sleek and sturdy Luxus Atlas digital lock is designed with a fixed one-piece lever handle that optimises durability since there are no movable parts that will be subjected to wear and tear. Forget about alkaline batteries as Luxus Atlas is powered by a rechargeable and anti-leak lithium battery that offers up to 18 months of battery life with a single charge.
- Key features: Fixed one-piece lever handle design
- Best for: High usage frequency
Luxus Atlas WiFi Digital Door Lock is available at $790, with installation and a 12-month warranty from Luxus Digital Lock.
Epic 7G Designer Smart Door Lock, $450
Recommended by Hong Kong actor, Benz Hui, the Epic 7G designer smart door lock comes in a variety of seasonal colours designed in Japan, and made in Korea.
Decked in calf leather design for colours - summer orange and autumn brown, the Epic 7G door lock also features a 24K gold plated ring used around the 3D fingerprint scanner, adding to the luxurious look. You will be able to unlock remotely using WiFi, Bluetooth and cellular data, and you will receive push notifications via the mobile app with activity logs provided upon unlocking.
- Key features: 3D fingerprint scanner
- Best for: Appealing colour choice
Epic 7G Designer Smart Door Lock is priced at $450 on Lazada.
SingGate FR058 3D Face & Finger Vein Recognition, $949
Unlike regular door locks with fingerprint authentication, the SingGate FR058 recognises your finger veins instead. With finger vein recognition, worn-off fingerprints will no longer be an issue. As your fingers grab onto the door handle, the finger veins are captured intuitively with the module located on the back.
This visually intelligent door lock serves dual purposes of providing 3D facial recognition while also functioning as a door viewer, giving you the option of video calling with the person at the door.
- Key features: Finger vein recognition
- Best for: Worn-off fingerprints
SingGate FR058 3D Face & Finger Vein Recognition is priced at $899, with 2 years warranty from Fullsmart.
Yale YDR50GA + YDM7220 Biosecure Digital Door Lock, $1,799
With the lever handle coated with BioSecure, a safe and long-lasting anti-bacterial solution proven to reduce harmful bacteria by more than 80% in 15 minutes, this product from Yale is an excellent digital door lock solution that keeps you and your family safe and healthy.
Yale YDM7220 works just as a digital door lock that unlocks with a card key, fingerprint, PIN code, and remote access via a mobile app. As one of the lock manufacturers that has been around for the longest time, Yale has earned its reputation as a reliable and the world’s favourite lock brand today.
One of the standout features of this digital lock is its one-touch design. With a simple touch, you can simultaneously unlock both your door and gate, saving time and effort. It also comes with professional installation and a 2-year on-site warranty, ensuring that you have peace of mind for years to come.
For under $1,800, this gate and door digital lock is a steal — you’ll also get freebies with this purchase, including a free Yale Home Module worth $80, and a DDV1 (digital door viewer) worth $159 or a Connect Bridge (connects to your home wi-fi) worth $129.
- Key features: BioSecure anti-bacterial solution on lever handle
- Best for: Families with young and old
Yale YDR50GA + YDM7220 Biosecure Digital Door Lock is priced at $1,799 with a 2-year warranty from Shopee.
Philips EasyKey 702 Smart Video Door Lock, $1,249
Powered by lithium battery and integrated with a video camera with a wide-angle camera for a panoramic view in 1080 HD, Philips smart video door lock is loaded with video surveillance and remote intercom capabilities.
The 2-way intercom between the door lock and mobile app sends you push notifications when the bell rings, allowing you to speak to the person remotely. Furthermore, the added AI humanoid detection algorithm will recognise and notify you of any abnormal movements, while capturing a photo or video when someone is within 3 metres around the front door instantly.
- Key features: Video surveillance and remote intercom function
- Best for: Frequent travellers
Philips EasyKey 702 Smart Video Door Lock is available at $1,249 with a 3-year warranty from Philips EasyKey.
Philips EasyKey 702 Facial Recognition Smart Lock, $1,399
A touchless door unlocking experience made possible with Philips Facial Recognition Smart Lock, it comes with a dual camera simulating human eye image, making it accessible for parents with their hands full to enter their homes. Highly energy-efficient with the ultrasonic sensor mode, the 3D facial recognition will only start to work upon human detection.
If you prefer to unlock with the usual fingerprint scanner, you can do so via the hidden fingerprint sensor design located on the inside of the handle. The Philips facial recognition smart lock also comes with a dual verification mode to enhance security, where you can choose any 2 verification methods from facial recognition, fingerprint, or PIN code, adding another safety measure for your home.
- Key features: 3D facial recognition
- Best for: Parents with children
Philips Facial Recognition Smart Lock is available at $1,399 with a 3-years warranty on Philips EasyKey.
Kaadas K30 3D Face Recognition, $1,489
Following the special edition partnership with the launch of Kaadas x Lamborghini The Legend, the latest iteration of Kaadas K30 Face Recognition was introduced with enhancements made to its performance and minor tweaks to the aesthetic.
With the use of 3D facial recognition technology that stores up to 20 faces and up to 5 different access methods, it is the perfect door lock for families or even for those who enjoy the finer things in life for a premium unlocking experience.
- Key features: Facial recognition
- Best for: Premium unlocking experience
Kaadas K30 3D Face Recognition is priced at $1,489 from Shopee.