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TP-Link Tapo DL100 vs ULTRALOQ Bolt SE

Full Smart Door Locks comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official TP-Link and ULTRALOQ sites.
2026 verdict
If the lock has to fit Apple Home and Matter, the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE wins this matchup against the TP-Link Tapo DL100.
ULTRALOQ Bolt SE
Winner
ULTRALOQ Bolt SE
$84.99$99.9915% OFF
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It brings Matter over Thread with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, a fingerprint reader with 50 prints and 50 codes, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and an 18 month battery rating. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 counters with a lower price, a 200 code capacity, a doorbell button on the keypad and an auto-lock timer owners rate highest, but it is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth only, with no fingerprint, HomeKit or Matter. Pick the ULTRALOQ for Apple Home and fingerprint entry, and the Tapo for the best value on a sheltered door that needs many codes.
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FeatureTP-Link Tapo DL100ULTRALOQ Bolt SEWinner
Price$59.99$84.99TP-Link Tapo DL100
Rating4.54.3TP-Link Tapo DL100
Battery Life10 months18 monthsULTRALOQ Bolt SE
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread ProtocolULTRALOQ Bolt SE
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThingsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterULTRALOQ Bolt SE
Lock/Unlock SystemRemote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Physical KeyRemote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical KeyULTRALOQ Bolt SE
DoorbellYESNOTP-Link Tapo DL100
One-Time PasswordYESYESTie
Emergency FingerprintNONOTie

What the differences mean

Ecosystem support

The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE runs Matter over Thread and joins Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on top. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth only, reaching Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings with PIN verification but no Apple HomeKit or Matter.

Biometric entry

The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE has an AI-driven fingerprint scanner storing up to 50 prints. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 has no fingerprint reader at all, so every entry is a code, the app, a key or voice.

Code capacity

The TP-Link Tapo DL100 holds up to 200 access codes, grouped for family, guests and visitors, with one-time codes and a timestamped log. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE stores up to 50 codes with permanent, scheduled and temporary access, which is plenty for a home but the smaller pool of the two.

Battery rating

ULTRALOQ rates the Bolt SE's four AA batteries at 18 months. TP-Link rates the Tapo DL100 at up to 200 days in Wi-Fi mode and 300 in Bluetooth mode, and owners report it landing well below that when Wi-Fi stays awake.

Doorbell and weather

The TP-Link Tapo DL100 adds a doorbell ring button on its keypad and carries an IP54 rating on the exterior for a sheltered doorway. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE has no doorbell button and publishes no weather rating.

Warranty

The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE carries an 18 month electronics warranty with a lifetime mechanical one. TP-Link does not publish a warranty figure for the Tapo DL100.

Which one to buy if

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo DL100

14% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$59.99
$69.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $59.99
  • + Rating: 4.5
  • + Doorbell: YES
  • - Battery Life: 10 months vs 18 months
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
Winner
ULTRALOQ

ULTRALOQ Bolt SE

15% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$84.99
$99.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Battery Life: 18 months
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • - Price: $84.99 vs $59.99
  • - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5

What owners say

Owners of both locks describe an easy install on a standard deadbolt and an app that makes daily use simple. TP-Link Tapo DL100 owners single out the auto-lock timer, calling it the feature they bought the lock for, and they praise the responsive app for issuing per-person PINs, the activity log, one-time guest codes and the metal exterior with a BHMA Grade 3 deadbolt. Their complaints are the IP54 rating that one owner found inadequate on a fully exposed door, battery life that falls short of the quoted figure when Wi-Fi stays on all day, and notifications that can drop. ULTRALOQ Bolt SE owners frame it as the value way into Apple Home, praising built-in Wi-Fi with no bridge, the 50 fingerprints and 50 codes, durability through a bitter winter and a humid summer, and excellent customer service. Their gripes are the setup, especially Wi-Fi onboarding and Matter pairing, some battery life below the 18 month claim, and no Apple Home Key.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: TP-Link Tapo DL100 or ULTRALOQ Bolt SE?

The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE when you want Apple Home, Matter or fingerprint entry, since it also rates its batteries at 18 months and carries an 18 month electronics warranty. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 is the better value on a sheltered door, with 200 codes, a doorbell button and an auto-lock timer owners rate highest.

What is the biggest difference between the TP-Link Tapo DL100 and the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE?

Entry method and platform list. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE adds a fingerprint reader and Matter over Thread for Apple Home, while the TP-Link Tapo DL100 relies on codes and the app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with no fingerprint, HomeKit or Matter.

Does the TP-Link Tapo DL100 work with Apple HomeKit?

No. It supports Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings with voice unlocking via a spoken PIN, and it has no Apple HomeKit, Apple Home Key or Matter support. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE is the one of the pair with HomeKit and Matter over Thread.

Does the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE need a bridge?

Not for the ULTRALOQ app, since Wi-Fi is built in. The Matter side requires a Thread border router such as a HomePod, so one is needed for the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE to appear in Apple Home or another Matter platform.

How long does each battery last?

The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE is rated at 18 months on four AA batteries. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 is rated up to 200 days on Wi-Fi and 300 on Bluetooth, and owners running Wi-Fi all day report noticeably shorter life. Both add a USB-C emergency port.

Who should buy which one?

Buy the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE for Apple Home, Matter and fingerprint entry. Buy the TP-Link Tapo DL100 for a sheltered front or side door where a low price, a doorbell button and a large pool of guest codes matter most.

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