Wyze has launched a new smart lock that puts the fingerprint scanner right where your hand naturally goes – on the door handle itself. Called the Wyze Lever Lock, it’s designed to make unlocking your door as simple as grabbing the handle, without reaching for your phone or entering a passcode.
The new lock is available for $99.98 in the US and takes a slightly different approach from traditional smart deadbolts. Rather than replacing a deadbolt, it swaps out an existing lever handle or doorknob on compatible single-bore doors, making it suitable for side entrances, garage access doors and even home offices.
Its main selling point is the built-in fingerprint reader, which scans your finger as you grip the handle. Wyze claims recognition takes just 0.5 seconds, allowing you to unlock the door without interrupting your usual movement.
There are several other ways to get inside, too. The lock features a backlit touchscreen keypad, remote unlocking through the Wyze app and a traditional key for emergencies. It can store up to 50 fingerprints and 50 passcodes, with options to create scheduled guest access or one-time codes for visitors.
Built-in Wi-Fi 6 means there’s no need for a separate hub or subscription to access remote controls, notifications and activity history. The lock also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, while existing Wyze doorbell users can lock or unlock their door directly from the doorbell’s live view in the app.
Security features include automatic locking after a chosen delay, tamper alerts and an anti-peep keypad function that lets users enter random digits around their actual PIN to make it harder for someone watching to work out the code.
Battery life is another consideration. Wyze claims the eight included AA batteries can last up to 12 months, based on 20 locking and unlocking events per day. There’s also a USB-C emergency power port if the batteries run flat, although it doesn’t recharge them.
The lock carries an IP54 weather-resistance rating and ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 certification, but buyers should check their door’s compatibility before ordering, particularly if it already has a deadbolt.
For anyone who’s wanted fingerprint access without replacing an entire deadbolt setup, the Wyze Lever Lock offers a practical alternative. And having the scanner built into the handle means there’s one less thing to think about when coming home with your hands full.
