Best Fingerprint Door Locks

Having a touchscreen keyless entry system seems like a cool idea but their depiction in movies might scare some people off. After all, nobody wants to get stuck in a room that’s on fire while the keypad just stops working. Thankfully, that’s no longer an issue for smart lever systems such as the Samsung SHS-P718-LMK.

This model has a built-in temperature reader that will sound a warning if the level gets too high and unlock the door promptly to let you evacuate. It’s a huge step towards fire safety as you won’t have to input any code to get to the outdoor area. But that’s not the only advanced feature of this lock, of course.

The Samsung SHS-P718-LMK can be opened using your fingerprint, a number pad, an RFID card or tag, or even a simple key if all else fails. That way you can give access to the premises to several people (employees or family members) without compromising security. Plus, the system even detects suspicious movement, so if a would-be thief sneaks up to it in the middle of the night - you’ll be alerted.

Our only complaint would be about the rather noisy mortise mechanism on this lock but, let’s be honest, it’s a very minor issue, especially if you put it on a thicker door that would close loudly anyway. This might make the Samsung SHS-P718-LMK a suboptimal choice for bedroom doors but it’s perfectly fine for apartments and offices alike. This model can be installed into doors in a wide range of thickness and is pretty much a universal security measure. The Samsung SHS-P718-LMK is certainly a strong contender for the title of the best fingerprint door lock out there.

Keeping data confidential in an office is essential but it’s not always easy. After all, a push pull door won’t do much to deter would-be snoops from looking at things they shouldn’t. Luckily, the Ultraloq UL3 is a lightweight fingerprint-scanning lock that’s perfect for glass door mounting, a staple of the modern offices.

Although this system is only compatible with doors that are 1.375” to 1.75” thick, which limits its usage somewhat, the restriction does, in fact, make it a prime candidate for thin doors. It’s also a great choice for offices because the scanner here is fast so multiple people can gain access to the room in a row with each entry accounted. The lock opens in about 0.5 seconds after the sensor is activated and you don’t have to worry about the sensor itself failing you as it’s scratch-, dust-, and waterproof.

If you’d like to open the Ultraloq UL3 up without using your thumbprint, for whatever reason, there are other ways to gain access. You can use a good old key (only 3 copies available so only give one for right hand people that you trust), a number pad, or disengage the lock using your phone via Bluetooth. That should be pretty easy thanks to the unusual yet self-explanatory Knock-to-Open (iOS) and Shake-to-Open (Android) functions.

All things considered, the Ultraloq UL3 is a high-tech choice that, while limited in compatibility, opens up many possibilities in terms of use. It’s a fast-working and convenient security system for the modern age.

Protecting your sensitive personal information or belongings is important in the modern age when identity theft isn’t out of the regular. But sometimes even a basic fingerprint door lock is not enough. If you want an extra layer of safety, try the Ardwolf A1.

This model uses double verification to up the security level, requiring more to enter and, thus, harder to cheat. The system is capable of storing up to 100 unique thumbprints or 100 passwords, which makes it perfect for installation in a corporate office.

You can access the lock and disengage using either fingerprints, a password, or a key, in case the AA batteries in the system run out. They should, however, last for a long time so that’s just a precaution.

Although the compatibility is pretty good on the Ardwolf A1, available for mounting on doors from 1.375” to 2.375” thick, we can’t say the same about the lock’s design itself. The housing isn’t scratch-proof so the system might lose its brand new look in a few months of use.

But you’ll be buying the Ardwolf A1 for its security, not its looks, and the former is certainly excellent here. If you’ve got safety on your mind, let this system relieve your worries and provide security for your home or office.

If your parents’ health is declining and you want to make sure their home is safeguarded against intruders, it’s a good idea to get a fingerprint door lock for them. However, not everybody is well-versed in such technology. Luckily, there’s the HARFO HL91 system, which is perfect for such purposes.

This system offers an English voice-guide to help along those who haven’t quite gotten the hang of the lock’s workings. And, since older people might have impaired vision, you’ll be happy to know that the voice guide offers help on using the thumbprint to open the door.

For the sake of convenience, the HARFO HL91 can be opened using a fingerprint, a password, a key, or an RFID card or tag. With this bevy of choices, you can rest assured that those authorized will always have access to the room.

Although we’ve found that the 4 AA batteries in this system don’t last as the manufacturer promises, they’re still enough for 6 months. If you install this system in your home, which means it won’t see all that much use, they might even sustain the lock for 9 months or so.

All in all, if you’re not a techie, the HARFO HL91 is an easy and secure biometric locking system that will keep your home protected. It’s not perfect for offices as frequent use will whittle down the batteries, but, as far as home security goes, this is one of the top choices.

Smart locks are a must for offices these days as protecting your documents and data is important at all times. However, most cheap fingerprint door locks tend to eat through batteries like they’re nothing, requiring frequent swaps. Thankfully, there are budget-friendly models that you can install for a whole office and use for a while with no battery changes. Chief among them is the excellent ZKTeco PL10-B.

This model only needs 4 AA batteries to run and those are enough for 6000 lock uses. Even if you install it on an office door with many people coming through, the batteries should last for up to 1.5 years. However, we still suggest keeping track of when a swap is needed because opening the lock with a key (when it’s not operational) is a bit of a hassle as you have to take off the whole handle to reach the keyhole.

Speaking of alternative opening methods, you can use your phone (as long as it has Bluetooth and runs Android or iOS) to disengage the lock or actually block it using the special ZKBioBT app.

So while there are certainly more high-end and more expensive models out there, the ZKTeco PL10-B is an affordable and durable smart lock system that’s a perfect fit for office use. It’s reliable, secure, and runs for a while without any need for a battery swap.