TP-Link Tapo Smart Door Lock, Deadbolt | Keyless Entry, Fingerprint Recognition, Touchscreen Keypad & in-App Monitoring with Scheduled Access | 1-Year Rechargeable Battery | BHMA Grade 2 | Tapo DL110

Last Updated 7/6/2025 (6 months in, 3 locks purchased with 2 in regular use)In an ocean of smart locks plagued with design, quality assurance, and failure issues, the Tapo DL110 stands out as the one above the rest. I had given this 4 starts, but changed to 5 because despite the drawbacks, it sets a new quality and performance standard for smart locks.-----Pros-----Noise Level - Much quieter deadbolt operation than all of the other smart deadbolts I have tried which startle and wake up the entire house.Battery - Long lasting lithium ion battery pack with USB-C charging port. At 4 months in the battery was still showing 100% on the original charge with the lock used about 10 times a day. Although the battery life is great, clearly the gauge is not very accurate since about 4 1/2 months in, the battery level started decreasing at a rate of about 1.5% per week. Also note that the battery pack is proprietary, and I haven’t seen any replacement battery packs for sale at this time.Dead battery backup - There is a USB-C power port at the bottom of the outside of the lock in case the battery is dead. Thank you TP-Link!Fingerprint scanner - It works well, and you can lock the door when leaving by touching the sensor with any part of your finger, not just a registered finger. There is a slight delay though. When you program the scanner to your finger, be sure to use any possible angle and position you might end up touching the scanner with.2 backup physical keys - There are 2 Schlage compatible keys (for easy copying). Another recent reviewer on here shows that it can be rekeyed and there are 2 screws locking the cylinder in-place.Install is easy.Reliability - I haven’t had a single reliability issue with these, though the first one I purchased was 100% DOA. Interestingly, the first one was hardware version 1 which had a keypad that was visible without activating the backlights just as the photos show in the Amazon ad. I did have a Tapo Smart Plug go bad on me rendering the connected device inoperable, as many others have due to poor quality relays inside of them, so Tapo’s electronic parts sourcing is questionable.Rubber gaskets - There are rubber gaskets on both sides of the lock that contact the door. This helps to stop it from moving around and also prevents damage to your door’s finish. This is HUGE, and whoever decided to do this should be commended and receive a promotion. Many other smart locks do not have these gaskets.-----Neutral-----Doorbell - You can disable the doorbell feature from within the device settings in the app, but disabling the doorbell on the lock doesn’t stop the app from giving all app users notifications when someone presses the doorbell button (this seems to be a bug at this time). So, at least in Android, you have to make an additional step to also disable all app notifications for the Tapo app for the doorbell. While the key is just meant for a backup, the keyhole is behind the doorbell button cover that you have to remove, and you will hit it several times by accident just by removing and replacing the cover. I’ve found that solicitors like hitting the doorbell button on the lock instead of the button on my video doorbell thinking that they won’t be seen on video.App widget - There is an Android launcher widget available from the Tapo app so that you can quickly glance at the lock’s status and use it to open the Tapo app and bring you immediately to the lock’s control, however the Widget’s status (locked/unlocked icon and last change time) NEVER updates on its own in the background. You have to open the app for the widget’s status to change. This is a total disaster for those needing to constantly monitor whether your door is locked. Also, several times I’ve launched the app via the widget only to be presented with an intrusive ad before I can unlock or lock the door. The person at TP-Link that decided to do this should obviously be immediately terminated.-----Cons-----Doorbell button - It’s very easy to accidentally hit the super sensitive doorbell button while operating the lock or opening the door, giving everyone using the app a false notification. This was a big problem in my household. Combine this issue with the bug that app users still get a notification when the doorbell button is pressed even when the doorbell is disabled, this can get irritating. They should have included a replacement blank button cover that disables the doorbell physically. I ended up disassembling the doorbell button by carefully removing the 3 black screws (don’t drop or lose them) using a small Philips jewelers/precision screwdriver, and carefully wedged some small folded up strips of painter’s tape under all 4 plastic spring arms so that it requires extra pressure to activate the button (see attached photos). You’ll need to make sure that whatever you wedge under the spring arms is fully tucked in and leaves full clearance around the center (for the center of the rubber circle) or else you’ll actually make it easier to hit the button.Keypad - You cannot see the keypad digits AT ALL until you carefully touch the screen to wake it so as to not accidentally hit a digit. This is very inconvenient and annoying as it adds unnecessary time and complexity, especially for guests, to unlock (and lock with the lock icon) the door for people not using fingerprints. If I were Tapo, I would probably severely reprimand or terminate the individual that made this decision for looks over functionality to appease a select few individuals. Unfortunately, companies are afraid to take action upon employees that make disastrous decisions. The keypad should be exactly like it shows in the pictures in the ad, with white backlit letters. This really only matters if you have users that aren’t going to be using the fingerprint sensor.Delay when locking - There is an irritating slight response delay when pressing the fingerprint button to lock the door when leaving, unlike other smart locks. My guess is this is due to the fingerprint sensor chipset they used not outputting a signal immediately when touched since this is a unique use of off the shelf fingerprint sensor hardware. This issue could be resolved if Tapo had just had an always visible keypad so you could use the lock icon on it to immediately lock the door. I have noticed that you can press the fingerprint sensor and let go before the confirmation light comes on, and it still locks.API Access and Automation - There is no open API access for third party automation hubs such as HomeSeer and Home Assistant, or Matter support. This means that you’re forced into using the Tapo cloud app and its limitations. The Tapo automations available are extremely limited in the Tapo app. For example, after coming home at night and unlocking your door, you might want your inside entry light to come on for a few minutes so you can see where you’re going. It’s not possible to setup an unlock automation to turn on a Tapo controlled light when it's after sunset, then automatically turn off after several minutes.Misc - If any of the issues above bother you too, please post something on Tapo’s community forum, and please mark this helpful so hopefully Tapo’s team pays attention.-----Other-----Cloud devices - Like most cloud based devices, there is absolutely no local network access or onboard web interface. You are required to install and use the Tapo app to setup, configure, and use the lock. You should consider what would happen if Tapo, or any other cloud device manufacturer for any devices you purchase, decides to start charging a monthly fee or goes out of business. Also, you should expect that people working for the company will have access to your precise location based on your WiFi BSSID, as well as full control over your door lock / all devices you own.Misc - I saw a review on here where someone mentioned that they ordered several of these locks and they all were missing installation screws and the lock itself was missing a “cutout” for the battery. I can see in their photos that all the screws are included, they didn’t read the directions, and they didn’t understand that that you need to slide up the cover to install the battery. If you are confused about the install, please hire a pro. Returns and inaccurate or irrelevant reviews cost everyone a lot of money!

This smart lock is hands-down my best purchase of 2025 so far, and it’s made such a difference in my daily life! I was fed up with my Nest x Yale lock, which gave me constant problems—connectivity issues, finicky unlocking, you name it. This lock is a complete game-changer, and I’m already planning to buy more for my back door and upstairs patio.The installation was a breeze, taking me less than 20 minutes with just a screwdriver. It’s so intuitive to set up, even for someone who’s not super tech-savvy. The lock offers so many ways to use it—keypad, app, fingerprint, or even a physical key for backup—which makes it incredibly versatile for my family’s needs. It locks with ease every time, giving me peace of mind knowing my home is secure.The app is a standout: clean, user-friendly, and reliable. I can lock or unlock my door from anywhere, check access history, or share temporary codes with guests without any hassle. It’s everything I wanted the Nest x Yale to be but never was.I genuinely feel safer with this lock, and that’s priceless. It’s sleek, modern, and blends perfectly with my door’s aesthetic. I’ve recommended it to everyone I know, and I’m confident anyone who tries it will love it as much as I do. If you’re looking for a smart lock that’s easy to install, secure, and intuitive, this is the one. 10/10, no regrets!

I can't believe I got such a great lock for this price. I LOVE the TAPO/TP Link products. They all integrate so well and work great with Alexa. This is fantastic quality for the price. Everything works so smooth. Easy installation-CHECK, Easy set up-CHECK, Easy connection-CHECK, Ease of use-CHECK. I had a Wireless padlock from Quickset that worked like 10% of the the time. I couldn't wait to throw that thing in the trash. I'm still amazed at how smooth this lock works. Quiet and very responsive. I get ecstatic when I get more than what I paid for. Heck Yea!!!

Great lock that works well and easy to set up. The only thing is that my storm door handle presses the door bell when it closes

LOVE this lock! Super easy installation and programming. Sleek look. Smooth operation. Remote access/control. You can assign codes on the fly, and choose whether they work all of the time or for just certain periods.I thought having a keyless car was great, but a keyless house is even better! No more fumbling for keys, the kids can unlock the door without waiting for one of the grownups to dig out a key and muscle their way to the front of the line. Single-touch locking, so leaving is a breeze - and verbal confirmation of lock status means no second guessing.Fingerprint reader works flawlessly, touch pad is responsive and doesn’t show prints, app is solid and loads quickly. We have a Reolink doorbell so we’ve disabled the Tapo one, so I can’t speak to that.Only improvement I’d like to see is the ability to have the door lock at a certain time (if it isn’t already). It would be extra peace of mind if I knew that the door would lock itself at 9:30pm every night, just in case we forget. I’d also like to be able to choose a timeframe when the auto-lock feature they currently have is active. As is, you can have the door auto-lock a certain amount of time after it’s unlocked, but it applies all of the time. I’d like to be able to set parameters, such as “between the hours of 9:30pm and 7am, auto-lock 3 minutes after unlocking” - again, just in case one of the dogs needs to go out and upon letting it back in, the door doesn’t get re-locked. It would be nice to know there is a backup.

I have over 100 smart home items and this is the one I put off for years and years because I never found one that checked all my concerns and was easy to integrate into my home. The functionality is great, love the removable battery for charging, locking is smooth and tough and has zero issues with connectivity. Highly recommend!!