SMART LOCKS · BUYING DECISION
Smart locks without a separate hub: research shortlist
Built-in Wi-Fi or a supported Thread border router can reduce dedicated hardware, but remote access still depends on the connection design.
The short answer
Built-in Wi-Fi or a supported Thread border router can reduce dedicated hardware, but remote access still depends on the connection design.
What changes the decision
Schlage Encode models, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock and Kwikset Halo Select have direct or platform-based remote-access routes. Matter over Thread still needs a compatible controller and border router.
Research boundary
No model is ranked or linked for purchase until exact-SKU fit, current inventory and commercial approval are complete.