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TP-Link Tapo DL100 vs Wyze Palm Lock

Full Smart Door Locks comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official TP-Link and Wyze sites.
2026 verdict
At a sheltered front door on a tight budget, the TP-Link Tapo DL100 is the better buy of these two Wi-Fi deadbolts, cheaper and rated for 10 months on AA batteries.
TP-Link Tapo DL100
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TP-Link Tapo DL100
$59.99$69.9914% OFF
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It also adds SmartThings to Alexa and Google Home, a doorbell button on the keypad, Bluetooth for nearby unlocking and an IP54 rating against IP53. The Wyze Palm Lock is the better reviewed lock and answers with palm-vein recognition that works in the dark, a gyroscope that knows when the door is closed and a dual battery that owners trust against lockouts. Neither supports HomeKit, Matter, fingerprint or NFC. Pick the TP-Link Tapo DL100 for a low-cost keypad lock with the longest battery life, and the Wyze Palm Lock if touchless entry for the whole family is worth paying more.
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FeatureTP-Link Tapo DL100Wyze Palm LockWinner
Price$59.99$129.00TP-Link Tapo DL100
Rating4.54.6Wyze Palm Lock
Weather ResistanceIP54IP53TP-Link Tapo DL100
Battery Life10 months6 monthsTP-Link Tapo DL100
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThingsGoogle Home, AlexaTP-Link Tapo DL100
DoorbellYESNOTP-Link Tapo DL100
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFiTie
Lock/Unlock SystemRemote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Physical KeyRemote, Passcode, Physical KeyTie
One-Time PasswordYESYESTie
Anti-peep PasswordYESYESTie
Emergency FingerprintNONOTie

What the differences mean

How you get in

The Wyze Palm Lock reads your palm without a touch, with a keypad and key as backup. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 uses a backlit keypad, Bluetooth and a key. Neither has a fingerprint reader.

Battery

The TP-Link Tapo DL100 runs on four AA batteries rated for 10 months. The Wyze Palm Lock uses a rechargeable main battery rated for 6 months, plus a secondary battery that takes over while it charges. Both have a USB-C emergency port.

Platforms

Both work with Alexa and Google Home. The TP-Link Tapo DL100 adds SmartThings; neither supports HomeKit or Matter.

Weather

IP54 against IP53 is not a difference you will notice: both are meant for a doorway with some shelter.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both locks rely on auto-lock and on the app for guest codes and activity history. TP-Link Tapo DL100 owners single out a timer they set once and never think about again, a metal exterior that feels better than the price and having the lock in the same app as their Tapo cameras, while warning that water reached the key cylinder on exposed doors, that Wi-Fi left on all day cuts battery life and that notifications can drop. Wyze Palm Lock owners talk about palm recognition that reads a hand instantly, works for children and in total darkness, and a backup battery for peace of mind, and their main complaint is storm or screen doors draining the battery in proximity mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tapo vs Wyze: which is better, the TP-Link Tapo DL100 or the Wyze Palm Lock?

The TP-Link Tapo DL100 comes out ahead on price, rated battery life, SmartThings support and a doorbell button. The Wyze Palm Lock is better reviewed and is the pick for touchless palm entry.

What is the biggest difference between the TP-Link Tapo DL100 and the Wyze Palm Lock?

The way you unlock. The Wyze Palm Lock reads your palm without a touch, while the TP-Link Tapo DL100 relies on its backlit keypad, Bluetooth and the app.

Do the TP-Link Tapo DL100 and the Wyze Palm Lock work with Apple HomeKit?

No. Neither supports HomeKit or Matter. Both work with Alexa and Google Home, and the TP-Link Tapo DL100 also with SmartThings.

Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo DL100?

Budget buyers with a sheltered door who want a keypad, a reliable auto-lock timer, guest codes and long battery life.

Who should buy the Wyze Palm Lock?

Families who want touchless palm entry that works for kids and in the dark, with a backup battery, on Alexa or Google Home.

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