Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, and Bluetooth deadbolt installs from Schlage, Yale, August, Kwikset, Level, and others. Door prep included for older Milwaukee-metro doors that need it.
Smart lock pricing: Installation $150–$400 installed. Hardware extra if not supplied. Most popular consumer models retail $150–$350. Older-door prep work included; door modification (mortise pocket fill, bore enlargement) is itemized separately when needed.
Many Milwaukee-metro homes from the 1920s–1940s have non-standard door specs that big-box install services walk away from:
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Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, August (3rd, 4th, 5th gen), Kwikset Halo, Level Lock (bolt + handle), Eufy, and the Schlage BE489 Wi-Fi deadbolt. We can also retrofit Z-Wave and Zigbee locks if you have a hub. Hardware extra if not supplied; install runs $150 to $400 depending on door prep.
Usually yes for doors built 1980 or later with a standard 2 1/8 inch bore and 2 3/4 inch backset. Older doors often need door prep - non-standard bore widening, strike-plate cutout deepening, or mortise-pocket adaptation. We assess on dispatch and quote the prep cost separately if needed.
Depends on the model. Schlage Encode and Yale Assure with Wi-Fi connect directly to your router - no hub needed. August historically required a separate Bridge; newer models have Wi-Fi built in. Z-Wave and Zigbee locks always need a hub (SmartThings, Hubitat, Apple Home with a Home Hub). We confirm before recommending which model.
Most smart deadbolts run 6 to 12 months on 4 AA batteries depending on use. We install with brand-new batteries; you replace them when the lock chirps a low-battery warning (every model has one). All quality smart locks have a key override so you’re not locked out even with dead batteries.
Yes - Schlage Encode, Yale Assure with physical key option, and Kwikset Halo all include a key-cylinder backup. We can rekey the cylinder to match your existing house key so one key works on all your doors. Level Lock is the exception - it’s keyed-entry-or-smart-only depending on model.
