Level Lock Pro adds Matter, Thread, and built in door status detection to the smallest smart lock available, making it a top choice.

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The Level Lock Pro is the best and most attractive smart lock you can buy, and its support for Matter means it can be seamlessly integrated into any smart home ecosystem. We’re longtime fans of Level ...

Unbeknownst to buyers, Level included a secret Thread radio in all of its well-reviewed smart locks that will soon be updated to support Matter. In a statement to The Verge, Level Home CTO Ken Goto ...