A keyless door lock frees you from the metal key entirely — you enter with a fingerprint, face, PIN, card or phone. This top 10 keyless door lock guide for 2026 ranks the best options for Indian homes, mixing Covlor® AI models with the keyless lock types that suit different doors and budgets. Here is our top 10 keyless door lock list and what each one is best for.
What makes a great keyless door lock
A keyless door lock replaces the key with credentials you cannot lose or copy, but the best ones do far more than that. They offer several keyless methods — fingerprint, face, PIN, card and app — so everyone uses what suits them, and they back those up with a mechanical key and a USB-C emergency port for the rare off day. They are built from all-metal bodies with gear motors that survive Indian conditions, store biometrics on the device for privacy, and add safety features like auto-lock and tamper alarms. Our top 10 keyless door lock ranking weighs all of this — the range of keyless methods, build quality, backups, privacy and local support — which is why rugged AI models lead the list.
Top 10 keyless door lock picks at a glance
| # | Pick | Keyless methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covlor® CR L99 (AI push-pull) | Face, palm, fingerprint, PIN, card, app |
| 2 | Covlor® CR L108 (feature-rich AI) | Full multi-way keyless + profiles |
| 3 | Covlor® CR L88 (AI with video) | Keyless + camera |
| 4 | Covlor® CR L51-S (slim AI) | Face, fingerprint, PIN, card, app |
| 5 | Covlor® CR L45 (compact AI) | Fingerprint, PIN, card, app |
| 6 | Fingerprint keyless lock | Fingerprint entry |
| 7 | PIN keypad keyless lock | Code entry, shareable |
| 8 | RFID card keyless lock | Tap-card entry |
| 9 | App / Bluetooth keyless lock | Phone entry |
| 10 | Face recognition keyless lock | Hands-free entry |
1. Covlor® CR L99 — AI push-pull flagship
The CR L99 leads our keyless door lock list, offering every keyless method — face, palm, fingerprint, PIN, card and app — in a rugged push-pull body, with a mechanical key and USB-C backup for peace of mind. The all-metal gear motor handles years of heavy use, and biometrics stay on the device. For a main door that should open keyless for everyone, it is the most complete choice here.
2. Covlor® CR L108 — feature-rich AI
The CR L108 gives the fullest keyless experience for larger households — many biometric and PIN profiles, app sharing and detailed logs in a tough body. On-device biometrics and dual backups keep it dependable, making it ideal where several family members and helpers each need their own keyless access.
3. Covlor® CR L88 — AI lock with video
The CR L88 pairs multi-way keyless entry with a camera, so you can see callers and keep a visual log alongside the access record. It keeps the metal build and backups of the range — a great keyless choice for a main door onto a shared corridor or street.
4. Covlor® CR L51-S — slim everyday lock
The CR L51-S brings AI-grade keyless entry to a standard front door in a slimmer body, with face, fingerprint, PIN, card and app. It is the balanced everyday keyless choice for most Indian homes wanting premium entry without large hardware.
5. Covlor® CR L45 — compact AI for flats
The compact CR L45 fits apartments and narrower doors, delivering keyless fingerprint, PIN, card and app entry in a tidy, affordable package while keeping the Covlor® metal build and backups. An easy way into AI-grade keyless door locks for flat living.
6. Fingerprint keyless lock
A fingerprint keyless lock is the simplest route to key-free entry — a capacitive sensor reads your print in under a second and rejects fakes. Ideal for families wanting fast daily entry. Even at this tier, choose an all-metal body and a mechanical-key backup for longevity.
7. PIN keypad keyless lock
A PIN keypad keyless lock is the most flexible for sharing — hand out a code instead of a key and change it at will, with anti-peep entry to keep it private. It suits guest-heavy homes and rentals that prefer codes to biometrics.
8. RFID card keyless lock
Card-based keyless locks suit offices, PGs and rentals where credentials change often. Tap a card or fob to enter, and deactivate a lost card instantly. Many pair cards with a PIN or fingerprint for a built-in backup credential.
9. App / Bluetooth keyless lock
An app or Bluetooth keyless lock opens from your phone and can share temporary access remotely. It suits tech-forward users; pair it with on-lock biometrics or a keypad so entry never depends solely on a phone’s battery or signal.
10. Face recognition keyless lock
A face-recognition keyless lock gives true hands-free entry — the door recognises you and opens without a touch. Insist on a 3D system that rejects photos and stores data on the device. It rounds out our top 10 keyless door lock list for the most seamless experience.
Keyless door lock backups — why they matter
Going keyless is liberating, but the best keyless door lock still keeps a way in for the rare moment technology lets you down, and understanding these backups is key to buying wisely. The first is a mechanical key cylinder: tucked out of sight, it lets you open the door if the electronics ever fail, and you keep the key safely off-site rather than hidden near the door. The second is a USB-C emergency port: if the battery drains despite the weeks of low-power warnings, you simply plug in a power bank to power the lock and enter. The third is multiple keyless methods themselves — if a fingerprint will not read because a finger is wet or injured, you fall back to a PIN, card or face, so a single bad reading never locks you out. A good keyless lock also has auto-lock so the door is never accidentally left open, and a tamper alarm to deter force. When you shortlist from this top 10, confirm each lock offers at least a mechanical-key and USB-C backup alongside its keyless methods. With those in place, a keyless door lock gives you all the freedom of key-free living with none of the anxiety, which is exactly what makes the Covlor® models at the top of this list so dependable for Indian homes.
Keyless door lock buying tips for India
Before choosing from this list, run a quick India-specific check. Measure your door’s thickness and note its material, since that decides which keyless locks fit. Favour an all-metal body and gear motor over plastic for Indian heat, dust and humidity. Make sure the lock offers at least two or three keyless methods plus a mechanical-key and USB-C backup. Prefer on-device biometric storage for privacy, and a strong capacitive fingerprint sensor and true 3D face system if you want those methods. Check for a genuine Indian warranty and spare-parts support. Think about who will use it — children suit face or fingerprint, elders a simple PIN or card, landlords app codes. Set a realistic budget, as a dependable AI keyless lock sits around ₹20,000–₹24,000, and buy from an authorised seller for warranty and installation. Tick these boxes and any lock on this top 10 keyless door lock list will serve your home reliably for years.
Related guides
Keep exploring smart security on the Covlor® blog: the digital door lock buyer’s guide, and our top 10 digital lock picks. You can also browse the full smart door locks collection or return to the Covlor® homepage. For background, see the smart lock article on Wikipedia.
Recommended Covlor® Models
Ready to upgrade? These Covlor® models suit common Indian door types and budgets: the CR L88 and CR L99 push-pull locks for premium main doors, the CR L51-S and CR L51-B for a sleek everyday front door, the slim CR L45 for apartments and flats, and the feature-rich CR L108 — all with 3D face, palm and fingerprint recognition plus a mechanical-key backup. Browse the full lineup on the smart door locks collection or the main shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which keyless door lock is best in this top 10?
For most Indian homes the Covlor® CR L99 AI push-pull lock is the best keyless door lock overall — face, palm, fingerprint, PIN, card and app entry in a rugged body, with full mechanical-key and USB-C backups.
What happens if a keyless door lock’s battery dies?
A good keyless door lock warns you for weeks. If the battery still drains, you use the USB-C emergency port with a power bank or the mechanical key, so you are never locked out of a keyless lock.
Are keyless door locks secure in India?
Yes. A quality keyless door lock has no copyable key, stores biometrics on the device, and adds a tamper alarm and auto-lock. Choose an all-metal body from a supported brand for the best security.
How much does a keyless door lock cost in India?
Simple fingerprint or PIN keyless locks start around ₹3,000–₹8,000, while premium AI keyless door locks like Covlor® sit near ₹24,000, reflecting more methods, metal bodies and genuine backups.
The bottom line
A keyless door lock gives you the freedom of key-free living, and the best ones back several keyless methods with a mechanical key and USB-C port so you are never stranded. Across this top 10 keyless door lock list, the Covlor® AI models deliver that balance best. See them on the smart door locks collection.
