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I've tested many smart locks over the years. Still, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series stands out for its innovation, reliability, and level of security -- it's why it is a recipient of a ZDNET Editors' Choice award. For a limited time, you can use the ZDNET10A discount code to get an exclusive 10% discount on Lockly Zeno Series Smart Locks at Lockly.com.
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The Lockly Visage Zeno Series uses facial recognition to automatically unlock your door as you approach -- and it works as seamlessly as Face ID on my iPhone. If you'd rather opt out of facial recognition, the smart lock supports multiple fallback methods, including fingerprints, PIN code entry, Apple Home Key, remote control via the app, and a physical key.
Many people hesitate to use facial recognition technology because of privacy and security concerns. Still, Lockly assures users that facial data is encrypted, stored locally within the lock instead of being uploaded to the internet.
Aside from protecting your facial data from hackers breaching servers, the Visage Zeno Series also has multiple security protections within the scanning mechanism. This smart lock uses binocular IR cameras to build a 3D map of your face, so it can't be fooled by pictures or video. Radar motion detection also helps confirm that a real human is present before the lock even begins scanning a face, reducing spoof attempts.
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Lockly pushes regular security and firmware updates to the smart lock through the mobile app, and encrypts communication between your phone and the lock.
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