Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
GHome Smart vs Lockin
What sets them apart
| Compare |  GHome Smart | Lockin ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99Lower | $129.99 |
| Matter certified | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Local control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Energy reporting | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Subscription per month | Not confirmed | $0 |
Same on both: Hub required (No), Warranty (1 year), Markets (US).
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Key differences
- GHome Smart scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at GHome Smart: $9.99 vs $129.99.
- Support channels: only GHome Smart offers Community.
- Support channels: only Lockin offers Phone.
- Protocols: only GHome Smart offers Zigbee.
- Protocols: only Lockin offers Matter, Thread.
- Ecosystems: only Lockin offers Homekit, Matter, Smartthings.
Our verdict on each
GHome Smart
GHome Smart suits homeowners and renters who want broad smart home and security coverage without a hub or a paid plan. It scores 9.3 overall, with cameras from $23.99 and a range starting at $9.99.
Lockin
Lockin suits people who want a lock and a video doorbell with no running fees. The range starts at $129.99, with cloud and monitoring both at $0. Expect US only, a 0 months commitment, and no one watching your alarms.
Score breakdown
| Area | GHome Smart | Lockin |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherEntry pricing starts at $9.99 and cameras at $23.99, well under the site entry median of €127.49. | 9.2Entry price of $129.99 with cloud plan of $0 and monitoring of $0 keep running cost at nil. |
| Offer | 8.8No hub needed, no installation, and First month cloud storage and SD card recording keep running costs close to the hardware price. | 9.0HigherRange covers smart lock and video doorbell on a diy model, with video kept on the device and detection. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.8Founded 2014, Matter certified, US market, warranty of 1 year and 30 day returns. |
How they place
| Ranking | GHome Smart | Lockin |
|---|---|---|
| Video doorbells | 13 of 54 | 7 of 54 |
| Smart locks | 9 of 42 | 6 of 42 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | GHome Smart | Lockin |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Not confirmed |
How the counts compare
| Fact | GHome Smart | Lockin |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99 | $129.99 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GHome Smart | Lockin |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Plug, Lighting, Thermostat, Trv, Sensor | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Wi fi, Zigbee | Matter, Thread, Wi fi |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more |
| Legal entity | GhomeSmart GROUP CO..LTD | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Home security
| Fact | GHome Smart | Lockin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23.99Lower | $129.99 |
| Monitoring per month | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Minimum contract | Not confirmed | 0 months |
| Products | Camera, Video doorbell, Smart lock, Smoke alarmCovers more | Smart lock, Video doorbell |
| Professional monitoring | No | No |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Free features | First month cloud storage and SD card recording | AI detection, video, remote access and app control with no fee |
| Top resolution | 4k | 2k |
| Power source | Wired | Battery, Solar |
| Installation required | No | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GHome Smart | Lockin | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.99lowest quarter | $129.99above the median | $99.99 |
| Subscription per month | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Warranty | 1 yearlowest quarter | 1 yearlowest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
GHome Smart
Pros
- No hub is needed and installation is not required, so devices work once plugged in.
- Cameras start at $23.99 and the wider range at $9.99, under the site entry median of €127.49.
- Local storage is supported, and First month cloud storage and SD card recording keeps recording going early on.
Cons
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so nothing watches the house when an alarm sounds.
- Devices run on wi fi and zigbee only, so there is no Matter route into a mixed-brand home.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line listed.
Lockin
Pros
- No contract: 0 months means nothing locks you in
- Cloud plan and monitoring both sit at $0, so the buy is the whole cost
- Detection, video, remote access and app control are bundled at no extra charge
Cons
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so alarms are not watched
- US is the only listed market, so buyers elsewhere face a shipping question
- Warranty runs 1 year, shorter than the life of a front door lock
Who each suits
GHome Smart
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners adding cameras and small devices on a budget
- Households already set up with Alexa or Google
- Anyone wanting local recording without paying for a plan
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers planning a Matter-based mixed-brand home, where Aqara or SONOFF fit better
- Shoppers who want professional alarm response from a plan
- Readers focused on lighting and blinds, where Lutron covers more of that range
Lockin
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners replacing a front door lock who refuse subscriptions
- Matter-minded buyers already running Alexa, Google, HomeKit or SmartThings
- People who want video history on their own device rather than in the cloud
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a watched alarm service, since professional monitoring is not part of the Lockin offer and Annke or Aqara suit camera-led setups
- Shoppers outside the US, because US is the only listed market
- Anyone after a wired camera or full alarm kit, since smart lock and video doorbell stops at locks and doorbells
Current offers
GHome Smart
Current offer
Discount code
10% off your first order: 10%
Discount code from the newsletter signup popup on the homepage, applied to the first purchase
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | GHome Smart | Lockin |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
GHome Smart
What does GHome Smart cost to get started?+
Prices start at $9.99 across the whole range, and the camera collection begins at $23.99. That sits under the site entry median of €127.49, so a small setup of a few devices is cheap to try and easy to extend later without renegotiating anything.
Do I need a hub or an installer?+
No hub is required and installation is not required, so devices in plug, lighting and thermostat connect on their own over wi fi and zigbee. That suits renters and anyone who does not want cabling pulled through a house or a visit from a tradesperson just to get sensors paired.
Lockin
Is there a monthly fee for Lockin smart locks and video doorbells?+
No. The cloud plan is $0 and monthly monitoring is $0, so the hardware price is the only outlay. Detection, video, remote access and app control are all included at no fee, which keeps the running cost at nil for as long as you own the device.
Does Lockin require a contract or subscription?+
The contract term is 0 months, so there is nothing to cancel and no minimum term to serve. That is part of why Lockin places 1 of 60 brands on contract length, the same top spot it takes on monitoring at $0.