Expert Pick #11

Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2).

Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) — current shipping Wyze Lock Bolt SKU. V2 adds Wi-Fi the original Bluetooth-only Lock Bolt lacked. AI self-learning fingerprint + keypad + IPX5 + UL 20-min fire-rated.

Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2)

The Verdict.

7.5/ 10

Gavler Meta-Score

The sub-$100 fingerprint baseline. The right pick for rental landlords, first-time smart-lock buyers, and households where budget is the deciding factor.

The Gavler Verdict

Precision Engineering

AI Self-Learning Fingerprint

AI self-learning fingerprint reader improves recognition accuracy with repeated use over the first weeks of ownership.

V2 Wi-Fi Upgrade (vs Original Bluetooth-Only)

V2 adds Wi-Fi that the original Bluetooth-only Lock Bolt lacked. Wi-Fi remote unlock, one-time guest codes, and notifications via the Wyze app.

IPX5 + UL 20-Min Fire-Rated

IPX5 weather-resistance for exterior installations + UL 20-minute fire-rating — solid value-tier ratings at the sub-$100 price point.

Technical Specifications

Form FactorFull-replacement deadbolt
Wi-FiBuilt-in (V2 upgrade from V1 Bluetooth-only)
Apple Home KeyNot supported
MatterNot supported
Weather RatingIPX5
Fire RatingUL 20-minute
Unlock MethodsFingerprint, keypad, key, app

The Scoreboard

Expert Consensus75%
Community Rating84%

Wyze's V2 generation Lock Bolt — the sub-$100 fingerprint baseline. Expert consensus reflects the AI self-learning fingerprint + V2 Wi-Fi upgrade + UL 20-minute fire-rating; community scores reflect the value-tier positioning relative to the Aqara / Schlage / Yale flagships at 3-5x the price.

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Best Price Availability.

Prices checked April 2026

Global Critique

Wyze Lock Bolt V2 is the sub-$100 fingerprint baseline — V2 finally adds Wi-Fi the V1 Bluetooth-only generation lacked.

Tom's Guide

AI self-learning fingerprint is the value-tier surprise — recognition accuracy improves meaningfully over the first weeks of ownership.

PCMag

The right rental-property landlord pick — Wi-Fi remote unlock + one-time guest codes at sub-$100 is hard to argue with.

CNET