Best budget renter lock
SwitchBot Lock Pro
By the Plugged-In Home editors · Updated Sep 28, 2026
No-drill retrofit lock with months of battery life on regular AAs.
Usually under $150
8.4/10How we score
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Our take
SwitchBot’s Lock Pro is the value pick for renters. It costs less than rivals, runs a long time on cheap AA batteries, and with the SwitchBot Hub it joins Matter. Budget for the hub if you want remote access.
Our take
SwitchBot’s Lock Pro is the value pick for renters. It costs less than rivals, runs a long time on cheap AA batteries, and with the SwitchBot Hub it joins Matter. Budget for the hub if you want remote access.
What we like
- Low price, no drilling, keeps your key
- 6 to 9 months on four AA batteries
- Door sensor included
Watch out for
- Bulky
- Remote access, voice and Matter need the SwitchBot Hub
- Chatty notifications by default
Skip it if you want everything in one box. Remote access needs the separate hub.
See alternativesSpecifications
- Made by
- SwitchBot
- Install
- No-drill retrofit, keeps your key
- Batteries
- 4x AA, 6-9 months
- Matter
- Via SwitchBot Hub (sold separately)
- Unlock methods
- App, voice, keypad, fingerprint and NFC with add-ons
SwitchBot Lock Pro
8.4/10Usually under $150
