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Wyze Launches $129 Palm-Vein Smart Lock With Contactless Unlocking

It pairs on-device biometrics with a backup power system at a lower price than rival palm locks.

Overview

  • The Wi‑Fi deadbolt is on sale now for $129, undercutting palm‑scanning rivals from TCL, Eufy, and Philips.
  • It uses contactless palm‑vein recognition to unlock with a wave, storing biometric templates locally on the device rather than in the cloud.
  • A removable main battery rated up to six months is supported by a backup cell and USB‑C emergency power, with millimeter‑wave radar conserving energy by waking only when a person is detected.
  • Alternative entry options include a backlit keypad with up to 50 codes and an anti‑peep mode, a mechanical key, the Wyze app, and voice control via Alexa or Google Assistant.
  • Usability and security features include a gyroscope‑based auto‑lock to prevent bolt jams, tamper and door‑ajar alerts, and an IP53 weather‑resistance rating, with independent reviews still pending.