Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Lockly vs Samsung
Where Lockly and Samsung differ
| Compare |  Lockly |  Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $169.99Lower | $649 |
| Energy reporting | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Markets | US | GB |
| Local control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Heat pump compatible | No | Not confirmed |
| Subscription per month | $0 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Hub required (No).
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Key differences
- Samsung scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at Lockly: $169.99 vs $649.
- Energy reporting: only Samsung.
- Warranty is higher at Lockly: 1 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Samsung offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Samsung: 1969 vs 2014.
- Device types: only Samsung offers Sensor, Plug, Lighting.
- Protocols: only Samsung offers Thread, Zigbee.
- Ecosystems: only Lockly offers Alexa, Google, Homekit.
- Markets: only Lockly offers US.
Our verdict on each
Lockly
Lockly suits homeowners and renters who want locks, cameras and video doorbells from one maker and prefer no monthly fee, with monitoring costing $0. The trade-off is upfront hardware, which sits above the entry gear at Annke and Aqara, and there is no contract to serve.
Samsung
Samsung suits households that want the big appliances and the smart kit working from a single app, with spare parts held for 10 years after purchase. You pay a premium against Exquisit and Bauknecht for that joined-up range, and the robot vacuum is the weakest part of the picture.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lockly | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry hardware is not cheap: locks start at $169.99, and price ranks 60 of 70 brands. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.2Cameras, locks and video doorbells sit in camera, smart lock and video doorbell, the Lockly Home tier costs $0, and the offer score is 9.2. | 9.5HigherEntry point sits at $649, cover runs 2 years, and installation is offered on the big pieces. |
| Trust | 8.8A 30 days return window and 1 to 5 years of warranty sit behind community, email and help centre support. | 9.1HigherWarranty terms come from Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a group founded in 1969, with support on email, chat and phone. |
Where these facts come from
Lockly
- lockly.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Samsung
- samsung.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Lockly | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Matter smart home devices | 14 of 33 | 6 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lockly | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Hub | Hub, Sensor, Plug, Lighting, ThermostatCovers more |
| Protocols | Matter, Wi fi | Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi fiCovers more |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more | Smartthings, Matter |
| Legal entity | Pin Genie Inc., doing business as Lockly | Samsung Electronics America, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | South Korea |
| Founded | 2014 | 1969Lower |
| Support channels | Community, Email, Help centre, Phone | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Floor care
| Fact | Lockly | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell | Washing machine, Dryer, Dishwasher, Fridge, Oven, Hob |
| Reference models | Not confirmed | WW11DB8B95GBU1, RL38C776ASR/EU, NV7B5750TAK-U4 |
| Top suction (Pa) | Not confirmed | 6,000 |
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mop type | Not confirmed | Spinning |
| Mop lift (mm) | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | Camera AI |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 180 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 250 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Spare parts shop | Not confirmed | Yes |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Lockly | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
Water filters
| Fact | Lockly | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lockly | Samsung | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $169.99highest quarter | $649highest quarter | $99.99 |
| Subscription per month | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 yearsat the median | 2 |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Lockly
Pros
- Nothing recurs: monitoring costs $0, the cloud plan month is $0 and the Lockly Home subscription is $0.
- Contract months are 0 months, so there is no term to serve and hardware is the only outlay.
- Recordings stay on the device, since local storage is supported and history runs to 90 days.
Cons
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so anyone wanting an alarm response service has to look at a monitored alarm brand.
- Price ranks 60 of 70 brands here, and the lock range starts at $169.99.
- Shipping is listed for US, so buyers elsewhere pay return postage or source from a reseller.
Samsung
Pros
- The listed washing machine runs at 32 kWh a year, so a weekly habit stays cheap to run.
- A single app covers the kit, with a mobile app included, hub, sensor and plug in one place, and no hub required.
- Protocols matter, thread and zigbee and ecosystems smartthings and matter let existing sensors and plugs join rather than be replaced.
Cons
- Warranty of 2 years is short next to the 10 years parts commitment, so a machine can outlive its cover.
- Robot vacuum suction of 6,000 Pa sits well under the 15,000 Pa site median, so deep carpet is not its strength.
- The market listed is GB alone, so delivery and installation terms are given for that market only.
Who each suits
Lockly
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who want a lock, a camera and a video doorbell without a monthly bill.
- People in the US who want recordings held on local storage with local control in the app.
- Households already running alexa, google and homekit, since Lockly reaches all of those platforms over Matter and Wi-Fi.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on a small budget, since Annke at $19.99 and Aqara at £36.98 both start well below the Lockly lock range at $169.99.
- Anyone who wants an alarm response service, because professional monitoring is not offered and a monitored alarm specialist is the better route than a camera maker.
- Shoppers outside US, where Lockly does not ship direct and a local reseller sets the final price.
Samsung
Who it suits
- Households replacing a full white goods set, since washing machine, dryer and dishwasher and WW11DB8B95GBU1, RL38C776ASR/EU, NV7B5750TAK-U4 cover washer, fridge, oven and hob in one range.
- Households already running SmartThings, with matter, thread and zigbee and no hub needed, so appliances and sensors share one app.
- Energy-minded households, where 32 kWh a year sets a low running cost for frequent loads.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers: Exquisit covers the same core appliances, while this range opens at $649.
- Shoppers who want a cooker in the same range: Bauknecht lists one and this range does not, so check Bauknecht first.
Current offers
Samsung
Current offer
Discount code
Save up to GBP 250 when you buy 2 or more home appliances: GBP 100 off from GBP 799 spend, GBP 250 off from GBP 1,500 spend
Spend GBP 799 or more and save GBP 100, or spend GBP 1,500 or more and save GBP 250. Purchase from Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, or Shop app by 13.10.26. Discount applied automatically at checkout when qualifying spend threshold reached with two or more qualifying products. Selected SKUs only. Offer excludes all microwaves and accessories. Not in conjunction with any other offer
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Lockly | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Lockly
What does a Lockly system cost to run each month?+
Lockly does not charge for the running side. Professional monitoring costs $0, the cloud plan month is $0 and the Lockly Home subscription is $0. The free app tier still carries access logs, guest badges and one-time access codes, so nothing in the basic setup is held back behind a plan.
What do Lockly locks and cameras cost to buy?+
Smart locks start at $169.99, and a listed model sits at $189.99. Hardware is the main outlay here because there is no monthly plan to offset it. The warranty runs 1 to 5 years, and the return window is 30 days, which takes some of the risk out of a first order.
Samsung
How much does a Samsung appliance cost at the entry end?+
The listed starting price is $649, and it comes from a countertop convection microwave rather than a washing machine or fridge, so a full kitchen set sits above that figure. These are single purchases rather than subscriptions, so the entry price is the number to plan around rather than a figure that renews later.
How long is the warranty, and will parts still be available later?+
Warranty cover on the appliances runs for 2 years, and spare parts are held for 10 years, with a spare parts shop listed as well. For a fitted kitchen the parts figure is the more useful of the pair, since a failed pump or door seal takes longer to sort than a simple swap. Read the terms, since a parts promise and a warranty are different cover.
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