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Updated November 2026
Data from the official ULTRALOQ and Wyze sites.
2026 verdict
If you want a fingerprint reader that also works in Apple Home, the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE wins this matchup against the Wyze Palm Lock.
It brings Matter over Thread with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, built-in Wi-Fi for the ULTRALOQ app, 50 fingerprints, 50 passcodes and an 18 month battery rating, all for less than the palm-vein lock. The Wyze Palm Lock counters with a genuinely touchless palm-vein reader that works in total darkness and a dual-battery backup against lockouts, but it has no fingerprint, HomeKit or Matter and its battery can drain fast behind a storm door. Pick the ULTRALOQ for ecosystem reach and fingerprint entry, and the Wyze for touchless palm unlocking.
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| Feature | ULTRALOQ Bolt SE | Wyze Palm Lock | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $129.00 | ULTRALOQ Bolt SE |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.6 | Wyze Palm Lock |
| Battery Life | 18 months | 6 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 | Google Home, Alexa | ULTRALOQ Bolt SE |
| Lock/Unlock System | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical Key | Remote, Passcode, Physical Key | ULTRALOQ Bolt SE |
| One-Time Password | YES | YES | Tie |
| Emergency Fingerprint | NO | NO | Tie |
| Doorbell | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Biometric entry
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE uses an AI-driven fingerprint scanner that stores up to 50 prints. The Wyze Palm Lock skips fingerprints entirely and reads the veins in your palm instead, which owners say is faster and works in total darkness, but it is a different gesture to learn.
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 Palm Lock uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only, with Alexa and Google Home, and has no HomeKit, Matter or Thread.
How it is powered
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE runs on four AA batteries rated at 18 months. The Wyze Palm Lock uses a built-in rechargeable pack rated around six months with a secondary battery that takes over while you charge the main one, so it asks for attention more often but guards against lockouts.
Codes and access
Both store up to 50 codes and support temporary or one-time access, and both take a mechanical key backup. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE adds a web portal and eKey sharing, while the Wyze Palm Lock pairs with a compatible Wyze doorbell for unlocking from its screen.
Home Key and price
Neither lock supports Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE is the lower priced of the two, while the Wyze Palm Lock asks more for the touchless palm-vein hardware.
Which one to buy if
- you want a fingerprint reader inside Apple Home
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE is the one of the pair with a fingerprint scanner and Matter over Thread for HomeKit.
- hands are usually full and you want touchless entry
The Wyze Palm Lock reads your palm as you wave, and it works in complete darkness.
- your door has a storm or screen door in front of it
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE avoids the proximity-wake battery drain that the Wyze Palm Lock suffers behind a storm door.
- a member of the household struggles with fingerprints
Palm-vein recognition is a favorite for kids and for anyone whose prints did not enroll on other locks.
- you want the lower price and a longer battery rating
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE costs less and its four AA cells are rated at 18 months.
Winner
20% OFF
Prime exclusive deal$79.99
$99.99
- + Price: $79.99
- + Battery Life: 18 months
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.6
$129.00
- + Rating: 4.6
- - Price: $129.00 vs $79.99
- - Battery Life: 6 months vs 18 months
What owners say
Owners of both locks describe an easy physical install and an app that guides the setup. ULTRALOQ Bolt SE owners lead with value, calling it the cheapest way to get a fingerprint deadbolt into Apple Home, and they praise the built-in Wi-Fi, the 50 fingerprints and 50 codes, durability across seasons, and customer service they call excellent. Their complaints are the setup, especially Wi-Fi onboarding and Matter pairing, with one buyer never completing Matter because the instructions led to a generic support page, plus battery life that some report falling well short of the 18 month claim and the absence of Apple Home Key. Wyze Palm Lock owners are impressed by palm-vein recognition that reads their hand almost instantly even in pitch black and succeeds where fingerprints failed, and they value the no-subscription app, the dual-battery backup with a USB-C power-bank option and smart auto-lock that detects an open door. Their recurring complaint is battery drain caused by a storm or screen door keeping the lock awake, which a tap-to-wake saver mode fixes at the cost of the walk-up wave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: ULTRALOQ Bolt SE or Wyze Palm Lock?
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE for ecosystem reach and fingerprint entry, since it works in Apple Home over Matter, adds built-in Wi-Fi and carries an 18 month battery rating for less money. The Wyze Palm Lock is the better pick when you specifically want fast, touchless palm-vein entry and do not need HomeKit or Matter.
What is the biggest difference between the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE and the Wyze Palm Lock?
The biometric and the platform list. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE uses a fingerprint scanner and joins Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings over Matter, while the Wyze Palm Lock uses palm-vein recognition and stays on Alexa and Google Home over Wi-Fi only.
Does the Wyze Palm Lock work with Apple HomeKit?
No. The Wyze Palm Lock works with Alexa, Google Home and the Wyze app over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and it has no Apple HomeKit or Matter support. The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE is the one of the pair that reaches Apple Home, through Matter over Thread.
Does the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE need a hub?
Not for the ULTRALOQ app, since Wi-Fi is built into the lock. The Matter side requires a Thread border router such as a HomePod, so you need one of those for the lock to appear in Apple Home or another Matter platform.
What happens if the batteries die on each lock?
The ULTRALOQ Bolt SE runs on four AA batteries and includes two emergency keys. The Wyze Palm Lock uses a dual-battery system where a backup takes over while the main pack charges, plus a USB-C power-bank port and a mechanical key, which is why owners call its anti-lockout design a strength.
Who should buy which one?
Buy the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE for fingerprint entry in Apple Home at the lower price. Buy the Wyze Palm Lock for touchless palm-vein unlocking that works in the dark, especially for family members who struggle with codes or fingerprints.
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