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Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt, Fingerprint Keyless Entry Deadbolt
A fingerprint-enabled auto-locking deadbolt from Wyze’s budget-friendly smart-home lineup.
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The Wyze Lock Bolt is a deadbolt you open with a fingerprint or a code, and it locks itself a set time after you come in. It talks to your phone over Bluetooth (the same short-range wireless used by earbuds), not over WiFi.
That choice shapes everything. Your phone has to be close, about 16 feet according to Wyze, to change settings or unlock from the app, and you cannot check the door from work. The upside is no internet connection to attack and long battery life. There is also no keyhole at all. If the batteries run flat, you connect a USB-C power bank to the port under the keypad to wake it up, then enter your code. So the one thing to do is keep a charged power bank in your bag or car.
Full Specifications
| Unlock methods | Fingerprint, keypad code, app (within Bluetooth range) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 only (about 16 ft range); no WiFi, no remote access |
| Capacity | Up to 50 fingerprints and 20 access codes |
| Auto-lock | Yes, timer-based (no auto-unlock) |
| Power | Four AA batteries, 10-12 months per Wyze; USB-C emergency power port |
| Backup entry | No physical key; USB-C emergency power and one-time codes |
| Weather | IPX5; keypad rated -13°F to 122°F |
| Install | Fits standard deadbolt door prep |
Summary
The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt holds a solid rating across a deep base of verified owner ratings. It’s a fingerprint-enabled auto-locking deadbolt, bringing biometric entry to Wyze’s typically budget-focused smart-home lineup.
What owners praise
Fingerprint recognition speed and reliability are the most consistently praised feature, alongside the auto-lock function that reviewers describe as genuine peace of mind against a door accidentally left unlocked. Price relative to fingerprint-equipped competitors is also frequently noted.
What owners complain about
Battery life is shorter with heavy fingerprint-sensor use than with keypad-only smart locks, a real tradeoff for the added biometric convenience. Some reviews note the app setup process is fiddlier than Wyze’s camera products.
Keypad and Fingerprint Design
The Auto-Lock Bolt pairs a small fingerprint reader with a physical keypad on the same exterior escutcheon, giving three distinct unlock paths — finger, code or app — on one compact unit. Owners describe the build as reasonably solid for the price, in line with Wyze's broader budget-focused product line, though a step below the heavier hardware feel of pricier competitors like the Schlage Encode. The fingerprint sensor sits above the keypad rather than integrated into a single button, which reviewers find easy to locate by feel even in the dark. Available finishes lean toward the practical rather than decorative, matching Wyze's general product philosophy of function over styling flourishes.
Deadbolt Installation Experience
Installation follows the standard retrofit process common across this hub: measure the backset, remove the old deadbolt, and mount the new hardware with a Phillips screwdriver, typically in under an hour. Setup includes registering fingerprints plus pairing with the Wyze app over Bluetooth for settings, code management and the access history. Owners who found the process fiddly generally point to the app-pairing step rather than the physical mounting, which mirrors most WiFi-connected locks' setup experience. See the full smart deadbolt retrofit guide for the general steps.
App Experience and Auto-Lock
The Wyze app handles lock and unlock while you are within Bluetooth range (about 16 feet), fingerprint and code management, and an access history that syncs when your phone next connects, and it's generally regarded as more polished than some rivals given Wyze's broader experience building consumer smart-home apps for its camera lineup. Auto-lock is a core, reliably reported feature — the door relocks automatically a set delay after closing, removing the risk of it being left open by accident. Because the lock is Bluetooth-only, it cannot send away-from-home alerts or be unlocked remotely; Wyze does let you generate an emergency one-time code in the app without any connection to the lock, which covers a guest who can't get in. The app also handles guest access: adding a temporary code or a family member's fingerprint takes a few taps, and removing access when a code is no longer needed is just as quick, without a locksmith visit or physical key exchange involved. Some owners note the app occasionally lags behind the physical lock's status by a few seconds, a minor annoyance rather than a functional problem, and a pattern seen across connected locks generally rather than specific to Wyze. Overall, most owners describe the app as one of the easier smart-lock apps to live with day to day.
Battery Life With Fingerprint Use
Wyze rates the four AA batteries at 10-12 months, though some owners report shorter life with heavy fingerprint-sensor use. The low-battery indicator on the keypad flashes red well ahead of time, and since the lock never depends on WiFi, there is no network outage to worry about. There is no physical key: if the batteries do die, a USB-C port on the bottom of the keypad accepts a brief emergency charge so you can enter your code, so keeping a USB-C power bank handy is the equivalent of keeping a spare key. Cold weather is worth planning around specifically if the lock sits on an exposed exterior door in a harsh winter climate, since extreme cold can affect both fingerprint-sensor responsiveness and overall battery performance on any electronic lock, the Auto-Lock Bolt included — keeping a spare set of batteries on hand before winter avoids an unpleasant surprise.
Security Considerations
Biometric entry adds a genuine convenience layer without weakening the underlying deadbolt security, since the fingerprint sensor is simply another way to trigger the same bolt mechanism a keypad code would. The Bluetooth-only design means there is no cloud connection to attack remotely, the keypad's anti-peep feature lets you add extra digits before or after your code, and the app's history shows failed passcode attempts. As with any fingerprint device, false rejections (a valid finger not being recognized) are a bigger practical nuisance than false acceptances, which is why keeping a keypad code in use (and a USB-C power bank handy, since there is no physical key) matters even for a household that mainly uses fingerprint entry day to day.
Value for Fingerprint Entry
The Auto-Lock Bolt is priced well below most other fingerprint-equipped smart locks, making biometric entry accessible without paying a premium-brand markup. That value positioning is the core of its appeal in owner reviews — a genuinely useful feature at a price closer to a basic keypad deadbolt than a flagship connected lock. Buyers should weigh that against Wyze's shorter track record in physical lock hardware specifically, compared to established names like Schlage, and against the shorter battery life that comes with running a fingerprint sensor day to day. Taken together, most owners report the tradeoff is worth it for the price.
Who It’s For
Buyers who want fingerprint entry and auto-locking at a lower price than premium smart-lock brands. It particularly suits a household that likes the convenience of unlocking with a touch rather than a code, without paying the premium some competitors charge for biometric entry. Families with kids who might forget a code, or anyone who regularly has their hands full at the door, tend to name the fingerprint sensor as the feature they'd miss most if they had to give it up.
Who Should Skip It
If you want the deepest review base in the category, see Schlage Encode review for comparison.
Pros and Cons
Pros: fingerprint entry, reliable auto-lock, competitive price, strong review base.
Cons: Bluetooth-only with no remote access or Alexa/Google support, no physical key backup, shorter battery life with heavy fingerprint use.
Going Deeper: Why Bluetooth Range Is So Short at a Door
Bluetooth range is not a single number. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group says effective range can run from more than a kilometre down to less than a metre, depending on the radio spectrum, the physical layer (the modulation scheme), receiver sensitivity, transmit power, antenna gain and path loss. Bluetooth uses the 2.4GHz band as a balance between range and data rate, and supports transmit power from -20 to +20 dBm.
For a door lock, path loss dominates. The SIG defines it as the reduction in signal strength as a radio wave travels, and lists obstacles such as walls, windows and metal structures among the things that affect it. A lock fitted in a solid door, with your phone on the far side of an interior wall, faces exactly those obstacles. That is why Wyze quotes a modest 16-foot operating range for its Bluetooth 5.0 lock rather than a best-case figure.
The short range is a trade Wyze made on purpose. With no WiFi radio, the Lock Bolt has no cloud connection to attack and, per Wyze, runs 10 to 12 months on four AA batteries. The cost is that anything needing the app, such as changing codes or reviewing the access history, has to happen near the door. Wyze fills some of the gaps in hardware: its anti-peep feature lets you add extra digits before or after your real code, and a USB-C port on the bottom of the keypad accepts emergency power so you can enter a code if the batteries die. If you want away-from-home control, a WiFi or Thread lock is the category to compare.
Verdict
A well-evidenced, budget-friendly route into fingerprint smart-lock entry. See best smart locks for how it compares against the field.
Alternatives to Consider
- eufy Smart Lock C220 review
- Kwikset SmartCode 270 review
- Best Smart Lock — the full ranked field
Sources & References
- Wyze Lock Bolt product page, tech specs and FAQs — Wyze
- Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt (BE489WB) product specifications — Schlage
- Securing Internet-Connected Devices in Your Home — Federal Trade Commission
- Understanding Bluetooth range — Bluetooth SIG