Smart Lock Selector
Set your unlock methods, door location, connectivity and must-haves — and get the smart-lock type that fits best, with a rationale, an indicative ₹ band and the cautions that matter. A recommender, not a quote.
Your priorities
Security-first; mortise prep common. Remote unlock + alerts; drains faster. Scoring weights unlock-method coverage and door-location fit most, then connectivity and budget. Indicative India 2026 — types and prices vary by model and vendor.
Recommended smart-lock type
Fingerprint + Wi-Fi deadbolt
0/100match·indicative ₹12,000–20,000
Fingerprint, PIN and phone app with Wi-Fi for remote unlock, logs and alerts. The mainstream main-door pick for connected homes.
Why this fits
- Covers 100% of your wanted unlock methods (Fingerprint, PIN keypad, Phone app / BLE).
- A strong fit for a main entrance door.
- Supports your wi-fi (remote / anywhere) requirement.
- Sits comfortably in your Mid (₹12k–20k) budget.
- Keeps a mechanical key / emergency override (your must-have).
- Supports auto-relock (your must-have).
How the recommended type scores across your priorities.
Close second: BLE keypad lock (PIN + app) (90/100) — ₹7,000–12,000.
How every type scores for your needs
Weighted match score (0–100) across the four candidate categories. Your recommended type is highlighted.
Key cautions before you buy
- •Always-on Wi-Fi drains batteries far faster — budget for recharges/spares.
- •Have a power-cut plan: USB emergency jump-charge or a mechanical key.
- •Battery: Wi-Fi always-on drains far faster than BLE — keep spares and check the low-battery alert works.
- •Power-cut reality: most smart locks are battery-powered, but confirm a USB jump-charge or mechanical-key override for emergencies.
- •Free egress: anyone inside must always be able to leave by a simple thumb-turn — never fit a lock that traps occupants on an escape route (NBC).
Confirm the right lock for your door
DesignAI checks your chosen lock type against your door prep, climate and budget — and flags battery, power-cut and egress gotchas before you order.
Assumptions & notes
- This is a guidance recommender that scores smart-lock categories against your priorities — it does not name brands or quote SKU prices.
- ₹ bands are indicative India 2026 ranges for the lock unit only; installation is extra. Costs are indicative — get a quote from an installer/integrator, and isolate power for any wired add-ons.
- Where prices appear, add 18% GST on top of the lock and installation.
- Always confirm door thickness, backset, handing and prep (mortise vs cylindrical vs deadbolt) with the lock's spec — see the compatibility checker below.
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