Getting in without juggling keys
- Runs on 8 AA batteries, up to 1 year under typical use. Budget for replacement cells as part of ownership.
- Before buying, confirm your router's 2.4 GHz band is on and you have a strong signal at the door.
You come home with grocery bags, a kid on your hip, or a dog pulling at the leash. The ULTRALOQ Bolt is built for that moment: one touch on the fingerprint reader, or a keypad code for the friend who is feeding the cat.
We'd consider it for a front door, back door, or rental entry where people need different levels of access. Up to 50 fingerprints and 50 passcodes mean a whole family, a cleaner, and a short-term guest can each have their own way in. The included door sensor reports whether the door is actually shut, which matters when you are locking up from the office.
Skip it if you have no Wi-Fi or your router sits far from the entry. This lock connects on 2.4 GHz only, and the maker says staying within 70 ft of the router gives the best connection. For remote check-ins and door-left-open alerts, that distance is your first thing to measure. We'd also skip it if you cannot commit to installing and maintaining a phone app. The lock also takes two backup keys, so you are not stranded if the electronics complain.
What this price does and does not mean
The lock is $149.99, which is $32.83 less than the typical price over the last 90 days of $182.82. That is the comparison we can stand behind, and the reference point here is the typical price over the last 90 days.
If you have been watching and the number usually sits near $182.82, this is a straightforward discount rather than a once-a-year event.
| Offer detail | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Amazon price | $149.99 |
| Customer rating | 4.2 |
| Customer reviews | 2583 |
| Typical price over 90 days | $182.82 |
| Difference | $32.83 (18 percent) |
Fitting it to your door and keeping it running
This is a deadbolt, so check that your door has a standard deadbolt prep before ordering. The maker describes a screwdriver-only install with no wiring, but the door's existing bore and backset are the concrete questions to verify.
The lock is rated ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 and IP65 for weather resistance, so exposed front doors in rain or heat are within its stated use. Fingerprint readers collect oils, so a wipe now and then keeps recognition quick. Keep the app and firmware current and the lock on a stable network, because remote access and alerts depend on that link.
Battery life is stated at up to a year on eight AA cells. That figure depends on how often the motor runs and how strong your Wi-Fi is, so plan to check the app's battery indicator rather than marking a calendar.
When this lock is the wrong fit
This is a poor match if your entry is a sliding door, a gate, or a door without an existing deadbolt bore. It is also wrong if you want a lock that works entirely offline with no app and no account, because remote access and guest passcodes are central here and run through the phone.
If your household already lives inside Apple Home with a HomePod or Apple TV hub, the Apple Home support is a genuine reason to pick this one. If your router cannot reach the door or your network does not fit the 2.4 GHz requirement, solve that first or the smart features you paid for will be the parts that do not work.
Product details
| Model | BOLT-F-NK |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | Deadbolt |
