Lockly Visage Zeno: 2024 Facial Recognition Deadbolt Review

Published Date : 04/12/2024 

The Lockly Visage Zeno Series is the first smart lock to add facial recognition, offering a hands-free way to unlock your door. It also supports fingerprint scanning, touch-screen keypad, mobile app, voice commands, and traditional keys. 

We've reviewed several smart locks offering access via fingerprint scans, voice commands, and keypad codes.

However, the $349 Lockly Visage Zeno Series is the first one to add facial recognition, making it one of the most versatile smart locks available.

This lock allows you to unlock your door completely hands-free by scanning your face, and it also supports fingerprint scanning, a touch-screen keypad, the Lockly Home app, voice commands, Apple Home Keys, and traditional keys.

Design and Features Advanced Home Access

The Lockly Visage is available in Matte Black and Satin Nickel finishes, making it a sleek and modern addition to any door.

Made of zinc alloy, it is durable and has an IPX5 waterproof rating.

The kit includes interior and exterior escutcheons, a mounting plate, mounting hardware, a deadbolt assembly, a strike plate, a pair of keys, a touch-screen cover, a USB-C charging cable, two rechargeable battery packs, a door sensor, and installation guides.

The exterior escutcheon measures 6.2 by 2.5 by 1.1 inches (HWD) and features a binocular facial recognition module with two 2MP infrared cameras.

Below the module is the PIN Genie touch-screen keypad, which shuffles the number order to prevent code theft.

The touch screen also includes an Apple Home Key sensor, a wake-up button, and an OK button.

LED indicators show Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity status, locked or unlocked status, and a low-battery warning.

A physical keyhole and a fingerprint scanner are located below the touch screen, and a USB-C port on the bottom edge can be used for battery backup if needed.

The battery pack is rated to last up to eight months before requiring a recharge.

The Visage works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant, but it doesn’t support IFTTT.

However, it can still integrate with other devices through Alexa routines and HomeKit scenes.

Mobile App and Connectivity

The Lockly Home mobile app, available on Android and iOS, is designed for Zeno series locks and features a user-friendly interface.

The app displays the lock's name, status, and the last update time.

It includes buttons for accessing logs, locking doors, and refreshing the status.

The control screen allows you to lock and unlock the door, connect to the lock via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and check the battery level.

Additional features include managing access, creating PIN codes, registering fingerprints and facial scans, and generating one-time offline access codes.

Installation and Performance Easy and Dependable

Installing the Visage is straightforward.

I removed my old lock, installed the deadbolt and strike plate, attached the exterior escutcheon, connected the data and antenna cables, and installed the interior escutcheon and battery pack.

After a quick self-diagnostic routine, I attached the door sensor and added the lock to the mobile app.

The app recognized the lock immediately, and setup was smooth.

In testing, the facial recognition worked perfectly in various lighting conditions, and fingerprint scans and touchpad entries were processed quickly.

The lock responded promptly to voice commands, and it integrated well with Alexa routines and HomeKit scenes.

Unlocking the door with an Apple Home Key was seamless, and the Auto-Lock and PIN Genie features performed flawlessly.

Verdict

The Lockly Visage Zeno Series Facial Recognition Deadbolt is a top-notch smart lock with a comprehensive feature set.

It’s the first lock to offer facial recognition and supports multiple access methods.

While it is priced at $349.99, which is near the top of the price range for smart locks, its versatility and compatibility with major home automation platforms make it a strong contender for an Editors' Choice award. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS):

Q: Does the Lockly Visage Zeno Series support IFTTT?

A: No, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series does not support IFTTT. However, it integrates with other devices through Alexa routines and HomeKit scenes.

Q: How long does the battery last?

A: The battery pack is rated to last up to eight months before requiring a recharge.

Q: Can I use traditional keys with the Lockly Visage?

A: Yes, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series supports traditional keys as one of the access methods.

Q: What home automation platforms does the Visage work with?

A: The Visage works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant.

Q: Is the Lockly Visage waterproof?

A: Yes, the Lockly Visage has an IPX5 waterproof rating, making it suitable for various weather conditions. 

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