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Lockly Visage Zeno

82
Well liked
Average of 9 professional reviews
8 of 9 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 9 reviews landedRange 70–92
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 82.3 · 5 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 80

Lockly Visage ZenoImage: Lockly

9 professional reviewers tested the Lockly Visage Zeno, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: easy setup and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by PCMag Middle East, Bob Vila, WIRED and 6 more

The catch: It is expensive compared with other smart locks.

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What 9 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    PCMag Middle EastHands-on review · 2024

    Rated Outstanding and called a shoo-in for an Editors' Choice award, with flawless face recognition and a very versatile set of unlock methods.

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  2. 80
    Bob VilaHands-on review

    The reviewer found the face-unlock deadbolt solid, easy to install and reliable in normal light, with only a few app glitches.

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  3. 80
    WIREDHands-on review

    A smart lock whose infrared face recognition worked fast and reliably, plus fingerprint, code and key options.

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  4. 80
    SlashGearHands-on review · 2024

    Liked the fast, dependable face unlock and easy installation after two weeks of testing.

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  5. 70
    The VergeBuying guide · 2026

    A sleek, well-built lock with facial recognition and Home Key plus long battery life, but it is the most expensive of the four tested, lacks Matter and has a fiddly keypad.

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  6. 92est.
    ZDNETNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2026

    Named her favorite smart lock and the best she has tested, an Editors' Choice winner with face recognition and no subscription.

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  7. 83est.
    Tom's GuideNo printed score · Hands-on review

    Impressed by the fast, accurate face and fingerprint unlock and Home Key support, and kept it on his own door.

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  8. 83est.
    TechRadarNo printed score · Hands-on review

    A refined, smaller lock with built-in Wi-Fi, rechargeable batteries and excellent Apple Home Key support.

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  9. 83est.
    Popular MechanicsNo printed score · Buying guide

    A guide entry naming it the most secure keypad thanks to shuffling digits, with a working face unlock in decent light.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Easy setup4 of 9
Ease of use4 of 9
Smart features2 of 9

What critics dislike most

Price6 of 9

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Common questions

Is the Lockly Visage Zeno worth it?

Most critics think so: 8 of 9 recommend it. It is expensive compared with other smart locks.

Do critics agree about the Lockly Visage Zeno?

Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (The Verge) to 92 (ZDNET), a spread of 22 points across 9 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Lockly Visage Zeno?

Price (6 of 9 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Lockly Visage Zeno?

The Level Lock Pro (critic score 84), top pick, narrowly.