# Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good

> Hands-free unlocking is the future of smart locks. The best smart home tech removes friction, and having your door unlock for you as you walk up is as frictionless as it gets — no passcodes to remember, no need to have…

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/967183/best-facial-recognition-smart-locks-review?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5b99adfab1962405878ac9)
- **Published:** 2026-07-18
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #smart-home #facial #locks #recognition #actually #free #surprise #achieve
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