Lockly Affirm Smart Deadbolt
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
Matter-over-Thread deadbolt with a doorbell built into the housing
Lockly Affirm Smart Deadbolt
Specifications
- Price
- $179.99
- Device type
- Smart Lock
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings
- Rooms
- Front Door, Entryway
- Connectivity
- Matter, Thread, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- No
- Matter certified
- Yes
- Installation
- diy
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- Yes
- Voice control
- Yes
About
Announced at CES 2026, the Affirm Smart Deadbolt is Lockly's first lock with native Matter over Thread rather than a proprietary bridge, so it pairs directly with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings at the same time. A doorbell button is built into the housing itself, which lets visitors start a video call through Lockly's TapCom platform without a separate doorbell unit. It is IP65 rated, runs eight AA batteries for around eight months and has a USB-C port for emergency power.
Pros
- +Native Matter over Thread, no proprietary hub needed
- +Integrated doorbell removes a second device from the door
- +IP65 weather rating for exposed entrances
- +Around eight months on eight AA batteries
- +USB-C emergency power port
Cons
- −Availability slipped into the second quarter of 2026
- −TapCom video calling is a Lockly-specific platform, not Matter
- −Eight AA batteries is a bulky power arrangement
- −Limited independent review data so far
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockly Affirm Smart Deadbolt | $179.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
| Lockin V7 Max | Not listed | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aqara Smart Lock U100 | $189.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter | Not published | Yes | Yes |
| Aqara Smart Lock U400 | $269.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
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About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.