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Updated November 2026
Data from the official ULTRALOQ and Wyze sites.
2026 verdict
For a front door that needs to work across every ecosystem, the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE is the stronger smart lock between these two.
It pairs Matter over Thread with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, adds built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and rates its four AA batteries at 18 months with 50 fingerprints and 50 codes. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 counters with a lower price, a fast AI-learning fingerprint reader and built-in Wi-Fi of its own, but it has no HomeKit, Matter or NFC and a shorter battery rating. Pick the ULTRALOQ for ecosystem reach and battery life, and the Wyze for the cheapest fast fingerprint entry in a Wyze household.
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| Feature | ULTRALOQ Bolt SE | Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $79.00 | Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.5 | Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 |
| Battery Life | 18 months | 8 months | ULTRALOQ Bolt SE |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol | 2.4 GHz WiFi | ULTRALOQ Bolt SE |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Alexa | ULTRALOQ Bolt SE |
| Lock/Unlock System | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical Key | Remote, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical Key | Tie |
| Emergency Fingerprint | NO | NO | Tie |
| Doorbell | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Ecosystem and radios
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE runs Matter over Thread with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, plus built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 is 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with Alexa support only, and it has no HomeKit, Matter, Thread, Zigbee or Z-Wave.
Battery rating
ULTRALOQ rates the Bolt SE's four AA batteries at 18 months. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 uses eight AA cells rated around eight months, though several owners still report the Wyze lasting a harsh winter without trouble.
Fingerprint and code capacity
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE stores up to 50 fingerprints and 50 passcodes, with permanent, scheduled and temporary eKeys. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 also uses a fingerprint reader and an anti-peep keypad, but it does not publish the same headcount of stored prints and codes.
Weather rating
The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 carries an IP53 rating for dust and water protection, and ULTRALOQ does not publish a weather rating for the Bolt SE. On an exposed door, that makes the Wyze the one with a stated envelope.
Price and setup
The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 is the lower priced lock of the two. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE costs more but adds Matter over Thread and a wider code and print capacity, and its setup is the one buyers describe as more troublesome.
Which one to buy if
- you want the lock inside Apple Home
Only the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE has Matter over Thread and Apple Home support of the pair.
- you want the lowest price for fingerprint entry
The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 is the budget side of this matchup and still gives a fast fingerprint reader.
- you want the longest time between battery changes
Its four AA cells are rated at 18 months, more than double the Wyze figure.
- you want a lock that fits the Wyze camera app
It lives in the same Wyze app as Wyze cameras, with remote control, notifications and an access log.
- you need to hand out many codes to family and guests
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE supports up to 50 codes with permanent, scheduled and temporary access.
Winner
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Prime exclusive deal$79.99
$99.99
- + Battery Life: 18 months
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Price: $79.99 vs $79.00
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
$79.00
- + Price: $79.00
- + Rating: 4.5
- - Battery Life: 8 months vs 18 months
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
What owners say
Owners of both locks praise a fast fingerprint reader, an easy install and an app that makes programming simple. ULTRALOQ Bolt SE owners frame it as the value way into Apple Home, and they single out the built-in Wi-Fi with no bridge, the 50 fingerprints and 50 codes, durability through a bitter winter and a humid summer, and customer service they call excellent. Their complaints are the setup, particularly Wi-Fi onboarding and Matter pairing, with one buyer never getting Matter to work because the instructions led to a generic support page, plus battery life that some report falling short of the 18 month claim and the lack of Apple Home Key. Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 owners highlight the AI-learning fingerprint reader that unlocks in about a second, the under-ten-minute install with batteries included, built-in Wi-Fi with remote control, notifications and an access log, and the USB-C emergency port plus two physical keys. Their gripes are the bulkier body, 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi setup, prints that are hard to enroll for elderly users, and no HomeKit, Matter, NFC or palm entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: ULTRALOQ Bolt SE or Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2?
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE for ecosystem reach and battery life, since it works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings over Matter and rates its batteries at 18 months. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 is the better value for fingerprint entry inside the Wyze app when you do not need HomeKit or Matter.
What is the biggest difference between the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE and the Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2?
Platform support. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE speaks Matter over Thread and joins every major ecosystem including Apple Home, while the Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 is 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with Alexa and has no HomeKit, Matter or NFC.
Does the Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 work with Apple HomeKit or Matter?
No. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 supports Alexa and the Wyze app over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, with no Apple HomeKit, Matter, NFC or palm recognition. 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, though some owners report shorter life in practice. The Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 uses eight AA cells rated around eight months, with a USB-C emergency port and two keys as backup.
Who should buy which one?
Buy the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE for a cross-ecosystem lock with Apple Home and a long battery rating. Buy the Wyze Auto-Lock Bolt v2 for the lowest-cost fast fingerprint deadbolt inside the Wyze app.
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