Wyze Lever Lock replaces your door handle with a fingerprint reader at $99.98

Wyze has launched the Lever Lock, a smart lock that swaps out an existing lever handle or doorknob rather than a deadbolt. The fingerprint reader sits in the handle, so you unlock the door as you grip it. Wyze says recognition takes about half a second.

According to Wyze, the lock works on standard single-bore doors. Sources say it suits side entrances, garage access doors and home office doors. It has a PIN keypad, a physical key backup and a USB-C port on the outside for emergency power if the batteries run flat. The port powers the lock but does not recharge the batteries, one source notes.

The lock uses local storage for biometric data and improves its fingerprint match with each successful unlock, Wyze says. One source reports room for up to 50 fingerprints and 50 passcodes, plus scheduled guest codes and one-time visitor codes. Another source describes a backlit touchscreen keypad and remote unlocking through the Wyze app. Built-in Wi-Fi 6 means no separate hub or subscription is needed for remote control, alerts and activity history, sources say.

The PIN has an anti-peep feature. You can enter random digits before or after your real code so onlookers cannot read it. The lock also offers automatic locking after a set delay and tamper alerts.

Wyze claims the eight included AA batteries last about 12 months. That figure is based on 20 lock and unlock events a day, according to one source. Sources also list an IP54 weather rating and ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 certification. Support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home is reported by one source.

The lock is available now in the US at $99.98, with shipping immediately, sources report. Sources do not give a price or availability outside the US. Buyers should check their door's latch and whether it already has a deadbolt before ordering. One source notes that a deadbolt and the new lock need enough space on the door to fit together.

One source says a Wyze Bulb Cam, Solar Cam and a new scale were also covered recently. Those are separate products and are not part of this story.