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Is the Wyze Palm Lock worth it?

The Wyze Palm Lock is worth considering with a 8/10 consensus score. Experts highlight pcworld calls the infrared read fast and reliable at $129.98 and dual battery: a 2-week backup so a dead main never locks you out. Best for: Budget buyers wanting fast touchless entry without a lockout.

Wyze Palm Lock — Good Value per expert consensus
Good Value
Price Range
$104.48–$129.98
$129.98 listPalm-vein recognition with mmWave radar wake
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Wyze Palm Lock

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Nicholas Miles · Editor-in-Chief & Methodology Owner

Palm-Vein Smart Lock

Expert consensus

How we score
08.0/1010

Expert Consensus

Updated this week

Key Features

  • Palm-vein recognition with mmWave radar wake
  • Dual battery: 6-month main plus 2-week backup
  • Wi-Fi with Alexa and Google voice support
  • BHMA Grade 3 body, IP53 weatherproof

Best For

Budget buyers wanting fast touchless entry without a lockout

Wyze Palm Lock vs. the alternatives

How the Wyze Palm Lock stacks up against other Security options on price, expert consensus, and ecosystem support.

Comparison of Wyze Palm Lock and alternative Security products by price, expert consensus score, ecosystem support, and verdict
ProductPriceConsensusWorks WithVerdict
Wyze Palm LockThis page$104.488/10Amazon AlexaGood Value
eufy Security Smart Lock FamiLock S3 Max$329.999.3/10Must Buy
Lockin Veno Palm Vein Smart Lock8.6/10Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, MatterRecommended
Lockin Veno Go Palm Vein Smart Lock$129.998.4/10Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, MatterGood Value

The Wyze Palm Lock ($129.98 list) earns a 8/10 expert consensus, versus the Eufy Security S330 Video Doorbell at $109.99 list (8.7/10 consensus). It works with Amazon Alexa.

What Experts Agree On

What Experts Love

  • PCWorld calls the infrared read fast and reliable at $129.98
  • Dual battery: a 2-week backup so a dead main never locks you out
  • mmWave radar wakes the lock only as someone approaches, saving power
  • Mechanical key backup alongside palm, PIN, and app

Common Criticisms

  • No second biometric, so fallback is PIN, app, and key
  • BHMA Grade 3 body trails the eufy Grade 1 and Lockin Grade 2 picks
  • Wi-Fi only with no Matter for HomeKit or SmartThings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Wyze Palm Lock worth it?

The Wyze Palm Lock earns a 8/10 consensus score and is rated "Good Value". At $104.48, it is best for Budget buyers wanting fast touchless entry without a lockout. It ranks among the top picks in its category.

How much does the Wyze Palm Lock cost?

The Wyze Palm Lock is priced at $104.48. With a 8/10 score and a "Good Value" rating, that price represents fair value relative to the ~7.5/10 average for Security products. Prices shift often, so check the live figure before buying.

Who is the Wyze Palm Lock best for?

The Wyze Palm Lock is best for Budget buyers wanting fast touchless entry without a lockout. Experts rate it "Good Value" with a 8/10 consensus.

How does the Wyze Palm Lock compare to other Security options?

Among the Security products we have aggregated, the Wyze Palm Lock ranks above average with a 8/10 score. See our full category comparison for head-to-head details.

What smart home systems does the Wyze Palm Lock work with?

The Wyze Palm Lock works with Amazon Alexa.

What are the best alternatives to the Wyze Palm Lock?

If the Wyze Palm Lock ($104.48, 8/10) is not the right fit, the closest alternatives in Security are Eufy Security S330 Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell 4. Compare them on price, ecosystem support, and expert consensus to find your match.

What are the pros and cons of the Wyze Palm Lock?

The main strengths of the Wyze Palm Lock are pcworld calls the infrared read fast and reliable at $129.98 and dual battery: a 2-week backup so a dead main never locks you out. The most-cited downside is no second biometric, so fallback is pin, app, and key. Overall, experts rate it "Good Value" with a 8/10 consensus score.

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Sources & Methodology

Consensus score based on available data. See how we build consensus scores.

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