Lockin review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
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.
Key facts
- Best for
- A paid lock or doorbell that never charges a monthly fee.
- Price
- $129.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Monitoring per month
- $0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Minimum contract
- 0 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Smart-lock, Video-doorbell (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)
- Cloud plan per month
- $0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free features
- AI detection, video, remote access and app control with no fee (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Top resolution
- 2k (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Installation required
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2014 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Diy
- Power source
- Battery, Solar
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, Smartthings
- Official website
- lockin.com
Smart home devices
- Price from
- $129.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Matter certified
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Hub required
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Local control
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subscription per month
- $0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2014 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Protocols
- Matter, Thread, Wi fi
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, Smartthings
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- XLinkedInyoutube.com
Pros and cons
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
- No hub needed, and local control plus local storage work on the device
- Range spans smart lock and video doorbell on matter, thread and wi fi
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
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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
Where it sits among rivals
Lockin sits mid-table on price and at the top of the field on running costs. On price it ranks 50 of 70 brands, which is where a paid piece of hardware naturally sits. On monthly monitoring it comes 1 of 51, and on contract length 1 of 60. Both top spots share the same cause: $0 and 0 months sit at nil, so nothing recurs and nothing commits you.
Pricing
The entry hardware price is $129.99 for the range, with locks starting from $129.99. That covers the whole outlay, and the running side is the strongest part of the offer: the cloud plan is $0 and monitoring is $0, so nothing is added after the purchase and there is no annual fee to plan for. The contract is 0 months, which means the figure you see at the start is the figure you keep paying across the life of the product.
Who runs it
Lockin was founded in 2014 and runs on a self-serve model rather than an installer network. Support comes through email, phone and help centre, so a setup question can go to a person on the phone as well as through a help centre or email. The company sells direct, which is why a lock arrives as a single parcel and fitting help is not part of the package.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
What does a Lockin smart lock cost?+
The range starts from $129.99, and the entry listing sits at $129.99. There is no cloud or monitoring charge on top, so the first price is the last price. Across the market this puts Lockin at 50 of 70 brands on entry price.
Which ecosystems do Lockin devices work with?+
Lockin covers alexa, google and homekit, so a lock can sit inside an existing Alexa, Google, HomeKit or SmartThings setup rather than a walled garden. Protocols listed are matter, thread and wi fi, and the range spans smart lock and video doorbell, so the same account covers a door lock and a video doorbell.
Do I need a hub to use Lockin?+
No hub is required. Local control is supported, which means locks and doorbells keep working on the local network rather than depending on a cloud relay, and local storage is available so video history stays on the device. Power options listed are battery and solar.
Is Lockin available outside the United States?+
The listed market is US, so shipping, returns and warranty service are framed around US buyers. Check delivery to your address before ordering if you are elsewhere, and remember that returns run for 30 days with a warranty of 1 year.
Does Lockin offer professional monitoring?+
No, professional monitoring is not part of the offer. Alerts, video and detection happen in the app and on the device itself, with local control and local storage doing the work, and the plan costs $0 a month. Buyers who want a response centre should look elsewhere.
Do I need an installer for a Lockin lock?+
Installation is not required, and the range is sold on a diy model. The device is fitted over an existing door, with no wiring or hub to arrange. That suits renters and quick replacements, though anyone who wants a technician involved would need another provider.
Sources
- lockin.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Protocols, Warranty
“Connect Your Home with Lockin: Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Matter, BUILT ON THREAD”
- lockin.com/collections/all-smart-locks checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from
“Veno Go Palm Vein Smart Lock - $129.99 - $159.99 (Veno Solar Finger $129.99 - $149.99)”
- lockin.com/pages/about-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“2014 - Lockin, as a global pioneer, dedicated its efforts to the smart home industry and introduced the world's first smart lock product.”
- lockin.com/pages/app-download checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Local control
“Wi-Fi Remote & Local Control. Bluetooth allows for easy setup and access management, letting you configure the lock before connecting to Wi-Fi.”
- lockin.com/pages/contact-us-1 checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Support: support@lockin.com - Customer Service Hotline +1 (888) 851-5266”
- lockin.com/pages/faq checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Matter certified
“Yes, the Lockin Veno series supports the Matter protocol, allowing seamless integration with your existing smart home ecosystem.”
- lockin.com/pages/lockin-smart-home checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Cloud plan per month, Hub required, Power source, Subscription per month
“No cloud. No uploads. Full privacy - Veno Pro 32GB built-in storage”
- lockin.com/pages/return-and-refund-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Money-back period
“Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery”
- lockin.com/policies/shipping-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets
“Orders placed on lockin.com currently ship to United States addresses only.”
- lockin.com/products/veno-go-palm-vein-smart-lock checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Installation required, Pricing model, Price
“Easy Install: Fits most standard US doors - no drilling required - Veno Go”
- lockin.com/products/veno-pro-palm-vein-recognition-video-... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Minimum contract, Ecosystems, Free features, Local storage, Monitoring per month, Products, Professional monitoring, Top resolution
“All Features Free. No subscription. No AI hub needed”
Compiled from 11 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.