Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro + Wi-Fi Bridge: A Super Smart Lock

The Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro from U-tec is one of the most versatile smart locks to hit PC Labs.

- JOHN R. DELANEY

As with most models, it uses a mobile app that lets you lock and unlock your door from anywhere with your phone, and it has a keypad that lets you use permanent and time-based temporary pin codes. It also has a fingerprint scanner, as well as a keyed cylinder hidden behind the keypad. As if that weren’t enough, the U-Bolt Pro can be locked using voice commands, and it’s one of the first smart locks we’ve tested that can also be unlocked using voice commands. Throw in support for third-party smart devices, and you’ve got our new Editors’ Choice for smart locks.

DESIGN AND FEATURES

The U-Bolt Pro we tested is a complete set that comes with interior and exterior escutcheons, a deadbolt assembly, mounting screws, 4 AA batteries, a screwdriver, a drilling template, and a plug-in Wi-Fi bridge. (You can order it without the Wi-Fi bridge for $189.99.) The lock fits standard doors with a thickness of 1-5/16 to 2.0 inches and a 2-1/8-inch diameter hole with a 2-3/8- to 2-3/4-inch backset.