Choose Wi-Fi programmable locks when the project needs app-based remote access, activity tracking, notifications, and direct connection to an existing Wi-Fi network, while Z-Wave locks suit installations that already use a compatible smart home or alarm hub. Choose a standalone programmable lock when users primarily need local keypad or key access without integrating the lock into a broader connected system.

Programmable locks in this assortment are designed to replace deadbolts on most standard U.S. and Canadian entry doors, including doors with a single-cylinder deadbolt. Many install using a screwdriver, and some include an adapter for smaller 1½-inch bore holes, so verify the door’s measurements and existing hardware before installation.

For installation, programmable locks in this assortment replace deadbolts on many standard U.S. and Canadian entry doors and typically install with a screwdriver, with an adapter available for some smaller bore holes. Network requirements vary by model: Z-Wave locks require a compatible hub and app, while Wi-Fi locks use built-in Wi-Fi or connect through a router and app; battery power supports operation during an outage, and some models provide a 9V emergency charging option.

Programmable locks can let integrators create and share user codes for temporary access, then review entry activity through an app or activity feed. Depending on the connection, features may include automatic locking or relocking, remote lock and unlock commands, status checks, and notifications through a compatible Wi-Fi or Z-Wave system.