Wyze is rolling out an upgraded Lever Lock that brings fingerprint unlocking to front doors—alongside a full year of battery life—while keeping the price under $100.
New Features That Stand Out
Unlike most smart locks that replace your deadbolt, Wyze’s Lever Lock works with standard single-bore latch setups. If you already have a deadbolt, you can still install this lock—provided there’s space for both lock and latch side by side.
This version introduces two new secure entry options: a fingerprint sensor and a PIN pad. The fingerprint system unlocks in about half a second and stores biometric data locally, getting more accurate with each successful use. If you’re worried about being watched entering your PIN, there’s a feature for adding random digits before or after the actual code. Physical key backup and a USB-C port outside are also included to guard against power loss.
Power & Pricing
The Lever Lock runs on eight AA batteries and delivers roughly 12 months of battery life. If that power runs out, the lock supports emergency power via the external USB-C port. All these upgrades are available today at a price of $99.98, with immediate shipping.
The new fingerprint recognition plus expanded compatibility make this iteration of the Lever Lock a meaningful upgrade. Its pricing undercuts many premium smart-locks while offering features typically reserved for higher-end models.
What it means: With fingerprint unlock becoming more common in budget smart home security, more consumers will expect biometric access as standard—not optional. The Lever Lock may push competitors to follow suit. Watch how other brands respond and whether ongoing performance (biometric reliability, battery durability) lives up to the promise in real-world use.
