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Fumbling for keys at the door while holding groceries is the kind of small daily friction that quietly adds up. Today’s wireless locks run on built-in Wi-Fi, fingerprints, and app-based controls, so you can unlock the door before you’re off the porch. This roundup looks at seven options spanning a replacement washer door switch, a remote-only garage deadbolt, and several feature-rich smart deadbolts for the front entry.
LG EBF49827801 Washing Machine Door Switch
VLUOO Remote Garage Electronic Door Lock
Anyfirm WiFi Smart Lock with Fingerprint and Keypad
ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock with Door Sensor
ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint WiFi Smart Lock with Door Sensor
ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Wi-Fi Smart Lock with Matter
DESLOC Fingerprint Smart Lock Handle Set with WiFi
Let’s clear up the elephant in the room right away: this isn’t a front-door smart lock. The EBF49827801 is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) door switch and lock assembly built for LG washing machines, included here as the repair part for any homeowner whose washer refuses to spin because the door latch has failed.
If your LG washer runs but the drum sits idle mid-cycle, the door latch assembly is one of the most common culprits. Owners commonly report that swapping this switch restores normal operation without needing a service call. Always cross-reference your washer’s model number against the part before ordering, since LG has superseded this listing with a newer part number for some models.
LG washer owners diagnosing a failed door latch who want to fix it themselves with a genuine replacement part.
You’re shopping for entry-door security, in which case any of the ULTRALOQ or Anyfirm picks below will serve you better.
VLUOO’s remote-control deadbolt targets a different doorway than the smart-home crowd: garage entries, sheds, workshops, and side doors where pulling out a phone app feels like overkill. The lock body is built from zinc alloy with stainless steel internals, and the cylinder sits hidden behind a cover plate to resist prying.
Four handheld remotes come bundled, which means the whole family can clip one to a visor or stash one in a backpack. For homeowners who want app-free keyless entry without Wi-Fi pairing, this hits a niche the Anyfirm and ULTRALOQ smart locks don’t address.
Households that want keyless garage or workshop entry without committing to a full smart-home ecosystem.
Anyone wanting app-based remote unlocking and guest codes will find the Anyfirm WiFi Smart Lock a stronger everyday fit.
The Anyfirm WiFi Smart Lock is the deadbolt you stop thinking about after the first week. Built-in Wi-Fi means no separate hub, and the fingerprint reader sits right next to a backlit keypad so the kids, the dog walker, and the in-laws each get an entry method that suits them.
Auto-lock closes the door behind you on a timer, which is the kind of feature that pays for itself the first time you back out of the driveway wondering whether you actually locked up. Unlike the VLUOO above, this is a full smart-home deadbolt with temporary guest codes and remote unlock, built for the front door rather than the side garage.
Family households upgrading from a keyed deadbolt who want fingerprint entry plus app control without buying a hub.
You live in an Apple-centric smart home, where the ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint lock integrates more naturally with iPhone and Apple Watch.
The U-Bolt Pro is the most flexible smart lock in this roundup, packing eight distinct entry methods into a single deadbolt. Fingerprint, keypad passcode, smartphone app, voice control, and a traditional key override all live on the same exterior, which is reassuring for households that don’t want a single point of failure.
The bundled door sensor adds real-time open/closed status, so the app tells you whether the door is merely locked or actually ajar. That’s a meaningful upgrade over the Anyfirm above, which reports lock state but not whether the door itself is fully closed. If you’ve ever had a smart lock “secure” an open door, you understand why that distinction matters.
Tech-heavy households that want maximum entry flexibility and don’t mind a slightly steeper learning curve during setup.
You mostly want a quiet, set-and-forget deadbolt, in which case the Anyfirm’s simpler three-method approach is easier to live with.
The ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint is the first lock in this lineup built around Apple Home from the ground up. Unlock from the Apple Home app using your iPhone or Apple Watch, share guest access in the same place you manage your other HomeKit devices, and pair it with a HomePod or Apple TV for remote control when you’re away.
For households deep in the Apple ecosystem, this integration is the reason to pick it over the more general-purpose U-Bolt Pro. Fingerprint, passcode, app, and Siri voice commands round out the daily entry options, while the bundled door sensor keeps you honest about whether the door is actually closed.
Households running iPhones and an Apple home hub who want Siri-based unlocking as part of a unified smart home.
You’re building a cross-platform smart home around Matter and Thread, where the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE serves you better.
The Bolt SE is the forward-looking choice in this roundup, built around Matter over Thread, the cross-platform smart-home standard that lets your lock talk to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings without vendor lock-in. If you keep finding yourself irritated by smart-home apps that refuse to play together, Matter exists for exactly that problem.
Seven entry methods cover most habits: fingerprint (up to 50), passcode (up to 50), smartphone app, web portal, eKey sharing, voice assistants, and two mechanical keys for backup. Compare that to the Anyfirm above, which leans on three main methods, and you see where the Bolt SE earns its “smart upgrade” badge for users who want depth.
Smart-home builders who want one deadbolt that plays nicely with whatever ecosystem they migrate to next.
You want maximum fingerprint storage for a very large household, in which case the ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Pro’s 100-print capacity is the better match.
DESLOC takes the smart lock in a different direction: instead of just a deadbolt, this is a full handle set, meaning the exterior lever and interior hardware are part of the package. The headline number is the 15,000 mAh rechargeable battery that promises roughly 16 months of use per charge, which is meaningfully longer than the typical smart deadbolt cycle.
When the battery eventually runs low, the lock kicks into ultra-save mode automatically, and a USB-C emergency port on the bottom lets you jump-start it with a power bank. No locksmith needed, no waiting for a 9-volt battery to appear. The fingerprint reader uses a 3D sensor that adapts over time, learning the small variations in your print as the seasons change.
Heavy daily users who hate swapping batteries and want the longest runtime in this roundup.
You only need a deadbolt replacement rather than a full handle swap, in which case the Anyfirm WiFi Smart Lock keeps the install simpler.
“Built-in Wi-Fi” means the deadbolt talks to your router directly, which keeps your network clean. Locks that rely on Bluetooth alone need you to stand at the door to control them; locks using Zigbee or Thread need a compatible hub. For most households, a built-in Wi-Fi or Matter-over-Thread model removes one piece of complexity from the install.
Fingerprint readers are fast for daily use, but wet, dirty, or peeling fingertips slow recognition, so a keypad backup matters more than you’d think. Voice control via Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant is convenient when your hands are full of groceries, while mechanical key override keeps you unstubborn when batteries die or electronics misbehave.
Most smart deadbolts run on AA batteries lasting several months to a year. DESLOC’s rechargeable 15,000 mAh pack stretches that to roughly 16 months, with a USB-C port that accepts a power bank for emergency power. Whichever you choose, knowing how you’ll get in when the batteries quit matters more than picking the flashiest feature list.
Apple Home households benefit most from the ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint’s native certification. Google Home and Alexa users get plenty of support from the Anyfirm and ULTRALOQ Bolt SE. If you anticipate switching ecosystems in the next few years, Matter over Thread is the safer long-term bet.
The most common mistake is assuming “smart lock” means “smart lock for the front door,” which is why the LG washer part caught a few people off-guard in the listing. Equally common is ignoring door handedness and backset measurements before ordering, which is the difference between a 30-minute install and a return shipment. Don’t skip checking your current deadbolt’s dimensions against the new lock’s spec sheet.
Paying more typically buys you a door sensor (so you know the door is actually closed, not just locked), longer battery life, and broader smart-home integration. If you live with roommates, run a rental, or simply want fewer battery swaps, the step-up models pay for themselves in convenience. For a single-person household with predictable comings and goings, the everyday tier often does the job.
Most models still function locally via fingerprint, keypad, or a traditional key override when Wi-Fi drops, but remote app control and guest code sharing require a working network connection.
Typical AA-powered smart deadbolts run several months to about a year depending on entry method usage. The DESLOC handle set stretches that to roughly 16 months on its rechargeable pack.
Most replacements fit a standard door with basic tools, though full handle sets like the DESLOC require more time than a simple deadbolt swap.
Hidden cylinders and anti-pry designs on models like the VLUOO make physical attacks harder, and electronic codes are typically harder to compromise than a copied physical key, though no lock is universally tamper-proof.
Some models keep a mechanical key override as backup. Battery-drained smart locks without keys can sometimes be jump-started via USB-C, as with the DESLOC, or temporarily powered at a 9-volt terminal on the exterior.
Match the lock to the door and the household first. Garage and side entries point toward the VLUOO, front entries with smart-home ambitions point toward the Anyfirm, and households committed to Apple or cross-platform Matter standards will get more from the ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint or Bolt SE. Long battery life and easy emergency power tilt heavy daily users toward the DESLOC, while genuine LG washer owners get the exact replacement they need from the appliance part at the top of the list.