Desloc review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Desloc is a straight-talking lock brand for anyone who wants a smart deadbolt without a subscription, a gateway box or a monitoring contract. Entry price of $39.99 and 0 months contract months keep the outlay small, and 9.1 reflects that balance.

Key facts

Best for
A single front door that needs app and remote control without a hub or a monthly fee.
Price
$39.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Minimum contract
0 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Smart-lock (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Professional monitoring
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Local storage
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Money-back period
30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free features
App control and remote control with no gateway required (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Installation required
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
DefendNet LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2009 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pricing model
Diy
Power source
Battery, Solar
Ecosystems
Alexa, Google
Official website
desloc.com

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
LinkedInXfacebook.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry price of $39.99 is far below the smart lock entry median of €100.84
  • App control and remote control come with no gateway required, so there is no hub to add later
  • 0 months contract months and no professional monitoring, so nothing renews and nothing bills monthly
  • Local storage keeps access logs on the lock rather than in a cloud plan
  • email, chat and phone cover phone and chat as well as email, with 30 days for returns

Cons

  • Range is narrow: product types cover smart locks only, so there is no camera or sensor to add to the same system
  • Professional monitoring is not offered, so break-ins get no call-out from a monitoring centre
  • The product type listed is DIY, which suits confident installers more than people booking a locksmith
  • Aqara starts at £36.98 in a UK range, so buyers outside the US may find fewer places to buy

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Who it suits

  • Renters and homeowners who want remote entry control on one door and nothing more
  • People who want local access history on the lock instead of a cloud storage subscription
  • US households already using Alexa or Google for voice control

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone who wants a camera, sensor or alarm panel from the same brand
  • Households that need professional monitoring call-outs
  • Buyers outside the US who want a brand with an established UK range, such as Aqara

Where it sits among rivals

Desloc sits near the cheap end of the smart lock field on price, ranking 23 of 70 brands, and it is the most flexible of the group on contract length at 1 of 60. That combination is what separates it from the names beside it: an entry price under the €100.84 smart lock entry median, and no contract to serve. Buyers weighing price at entry and at renewal find nothing to renew here, so the whole cost sits up front.

Pricing

The Desloc locks start at $39.99, and the smart lock field it belongs to has an entry price median of €100.84. Desloc ranks 23 of 70 brands on price, so treat it as a budget name rather than a mid-range one. On the renewal side there is nothing to weigh: the contract length is 0 months, and app and remote control come with no gateway required, so no hub, hub subscription or service plan is added to the bill later. Price at entry and price at renewal are the same price here, which makes the outlay easy to plan.

What it does well

Product types cover smart locks, so the range is a single family rather than a whole system. The strength is that app control and remote control come with no gateway required, which removes the extra box most rivals ask you to buy. Local storage is supported, which suits people who would rather keep access history on the lock. Power options are battery and solar, so a sunny door can run without regular battery changes. Installation is not required, and the model is DIY, so the lock is designed to be fitted without a tradesperson. The trade-off is that professional monitoring is not offered, so there is no monitoring centre to raise an alarm.

Who runs it

Desloc is run by DefendNet LLC, which is based in the United States and was founded in 2009. The company operates a diy model, meaning the burden of setup and upkeep sits with the owner rather than a monitoring provider. Support runs on email, chat and phone, so help is reachable by phone as well as in writing, and 30 days are allowed for returns. No licences or accreditations are listed for the company.

How Desloc compares

Where Desloc is available

Available
Canada, United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Desloc smart lock cost?+

Desloc locks start at $39.99, which is well under the €100.84 median entry price for smart locks. On price, Desloc ranks 23 of 70 brands, so it reads as a budget choice. The price you see is the price you pay, with no add-ons to price in later.

Is there a monthly fee or contract with a Desloc lock?+

There is no subscription to think about. The contract length is 0 months, and professional monitoring is not offered, so nothing is billed monthly for the lock itself. App control and remote control come with no gateway required, which also removes the cost of a hub or its service plan.

Do I need a hub or gateway to use a Desloc lock?+

No gateway is needed. App control and remote control come with no gateway required, so the lock talks to the app on its own. That keeps the setup down to the lock itself and keeps a hub off the shopping list.

Does a Desloc lock store access records locally?+

Yes, local storage is supported, so access history can stay on the lock rather than living only in a cloud plan. For people who do not want a storage subscription attached to their front door, that is a clear advantage.

Does Desloc offer professional monitoring?+

Professional monitoring is not offered. Desloc runs a diy model, which means the owner handles setup and day-to-day security themselves. If you want a monitoring centre to call you after a break-in, a provider that sells monitored systems is the better fit.

How is a Desloc lock installed and powered?+

Installation is not required, and the model is DIY, so the lock is built for owner fitting rather than a tradesman call-out. Power options are battery and solar, so a door in good sun can run without regular battery changes. Most people replacing an existing deadbolt will find the swap straightforward.

Which smart home platforms does Desloc work with?+

The locks work with Alexa and Google for voice control, so most homes already have one of the two. There is no mention of Apple Home or SmartThings support, so check compatibility before buying if your household runs on those. Voice is a convenience layer; the app handles everyday entry and remote control.

Who runs Desloc and how do I get help?+

Desloc is run by DefendNet LLC, based in the United States and founded in 2009. Support runs on email, chat and phone, which includes phone, chat and email, and 30 days are allowed for returns. Phone support is the quickest route if a lock will not pair with the app.

Can I buy Desloc locks outside the US?+

Desloc is a US brand, and its prices are listed in US dollars. Buyers elsewhere may find a narrower retail presence than Aqara, which lists from £36.98 through a UK range. Check local stockists before ordering, particularly for returns, since 30 days applies through Desloc directly.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Monitoring per month.

Desloc

A single front door that needs app and remote control without a hub or a monthly fee.

9.1/10See alternatives

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