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There's a new series of smart locks in town, and they're more compact than ever: Lockly's Zeno series is here as a low-profile, high-end smart lock that extends built-in compatibility to Apple HomeKit and Apple's Home Keys, something we always like to see. Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support are included as well, but it's the extra features on these locks that caught our eye.
The flagship model, a.k.a. the Lockly Visage, is the clear standout here. Lockly reports that it's reduced the size of its locks by as much as 35% with this new line, and while the largest model the Visage still manages to keep a low profile. It also offers an impressive number of features, including keypad access, fingerprint scanning, Bluetooth, built-in Wi-Fi (no need for a hub) -- and facial recognition, a trend we've seen continue to grow in the home security sector.
That's as many access options as we've seen in a smart lock (albeit there's no palm-reading technology), and the latest hands-free options sound promising as long as you don't mind sharing face profiles. The locks also feature Lockly's rotating keypad system, so people can't memorize your door code simply by where you press.
The other locks in the Zeno series, such as the PIN Genie Prp and the Secure Pro skip the face recognition but still offer Apple HomeKit and Home Key compatibility in even smaller models. The Lockly Vision, meanwhile, takes things in a different direction with a combination smart deadbolt and 2K front door camera that includes two-way audio.
The many options of the Zeno series come with a catch: They aren't cheap. The face-recognizing Visage is available at $350, while the camera combo Vision costs $430. That's some serious investment for front door security. You can find these locks online at Lockly's website as well as Home Depot, which has an exclusive hold on the Lockly Vision for now. We're currently testing the Lockly Visage and hope to have a complete review out soon to show you just what to expect. To compare, we suggest you visit our lists for the best cheap video doorbells and best smart locks.