Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Lockin vs Moes
Where Lockin and Moes differ
| Compare | Lockin ReviewVisitVisit | Moes ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | €50.95 |
| Monitoring per month | $0 | €0 |
| Products | Smart lock, Video doorbell | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell, Smoke alarmCovers more |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Free features | AI detection, video, remote access and app control with no fee | Live viewing, motion alerts, two-way audio and local microSD recording with no subscription |
| Cloud plan per month | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Same on both: Minimum contract (0 months), Professional monitoring (No), Local storage (Yes), Top resolution (2k), Installation required (No).
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Key differences
- Moes scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Products: only Moes offers Alarm, Camera, Smoke alarm.
- Support channels: only Lockin offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Moes offers Chat.
- Money-back period is higher at Moes: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Ecosystems: only Lockin offers Smartthings.
Our verdict on each
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.
Moes
Moes fits homeowners who want wide device coverage without recurring fees, and it takes an overall score of 9.2 here. Devices start at €14.95, cameras cost €50.95, and monitoring runs at €0 a month on a 0 months contract, backed by a 2-year warranty.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lockin | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry price of $129.99 with cloud plan of $0 and monitoring of $0 keep running cost at nil. | 9.2Entry price of €14.95 sits below the site median of €96.46, and monitoring runs at €0 a month. |
| Offer | 9.0Range covers smart lock and video doorbell on a diy model, with video kept on the device and detection. | 9.2HigherFree camera features, local microSD recording, a 2-year warranty and 60 days to return a device. |
| Trust | 8.8Founded 2014, Matter certified, US market, warranty of 1 year and 30 day returns. | Not confirmed |
Side by side, item by item
| Products | Lockin | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm | No | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Smart lock | Yes | Yes |
| Video doorbell | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke alarm | No | Yes |
If neither fits
Schlage has money-back period at 90 days, against 30 days for Lockin and 60 days for Moes.
Schlage reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Lockin | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Video doorbells | 7 of 54 | 17 of 54 |
| Smart locks | 6 of 42 | 11 of 42 |
| Matter smart home devices | 3 of 33 | 10 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lockin | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Solar | Battery, Solar |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter |
| Founded | 2014 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Smart home devices
| Fact | Lockin | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Not confirmed | Thermostat, Trv, Lighting, Plug, Hub, Sensor, Blinds |
| Price from | $129.99 | €14.95 |
| Protocols | Matter, Thread, Wi fi | Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi fiCovers more |
| Matter certified | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Hub required | No | YesHas it |
| Local control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Energy reporting | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Subscription per month | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US | AE, AT, BE, BR, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, RU, SE, SI, SK, TW, USCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lockin | Moes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum contract | 0 monthsat the median | 0 monthsat the median | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $0below the median | Not confirmed | $3 |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 yearsbelow the median | 3 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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
Moes
Pros
- Entry devices come in at €14.95, under the site median of €96.46 for starting prices.
- Recurring cost is €0 a month on a 0 months contract, so there is nothing to renew later.
- Heating, lighting, plugs, sensors, blinds, cameras, doorbells, locks and alarms are all sold by one brand, listed under alarm, camera and smart lock.
Cons
- A hub is required, so the entry price of €14.95 does not cover a working starter system and the hub sits among the listed thermostat, trv and lighting.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line among the listed routes to help.
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so alarm, camera and lock owners handle their own alerts rather than relying on a watching service.
Who each suits
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
Moes
Who it suits
- Homeowners and renters who want heating, lighting, plugs, blinds and cameras bought from a single seller.
- Anyone who will not pay a monthly monitoring fee and prefers card recording at home to a cloud plan.
- Households already running Alexa, Google or HomeKit who want Matter and Thread kit to join the same home.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on the smallest possible budget, since SONOFF starts lower at €6.16.
- Buyers who would rather deal with a lighting and heating specialist, since Aqara lists hub, sensor and lighting and Lutron lists lighting, blinds and thermostat.
- Anyone who wants a watching service to respond to alarms, since professional monitoring is not offered.
Questions about each
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.
Moes
What does a Moes device cost at entry?+
The cheapest listed Moes devices start at €14.95, which sits below the site median of €96.46 for entry pricing across the brands listed here. Cameras sit higher, at €50.95 for the range. Buyers pay for hardware only, so the outlay is the whole cost rather than a first instalment followed by fees.
What do I need before I start a Moes setup?+
A hub is required, so budget for that before the individual devices. The range covers thermostats, radiator valves, lighting, plugs, hubs, sensors and blinds under thermostat, trv and lighting. Once the hub is running, the rest of the kit talks to it over matter, thread and zigbee rather than needing separate bridges for each standard.