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At Just $85, This Philips Smart Home Lock is an Amazon Prime Day Steal
A dependable smart lock is a no-brainer upgrade when it comes to home security, allowing you to stay connected and in control even when you're at work or out of town. There's no shortage of options to choose from when it comes to smart locks. But, the Philips 4200 Series Wi-Fi Fingerprint Smart Lock is a good all-around choice and, through July 13, you can get it on sale for just $85 as a part of Amazon's Prime Day sales. Also through July 13, you can get up to 52% off on a range of Philips products, including lever handle bundles, touch screen models and front door sets.
With the Philips 4200 Series smart lock, you can unlock your door in under 0.5 seconds with the touch of a finger. You can also open your front door wirelessly via the Philips Home Access app, by using your voice (the Philips 4200 is compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant), entering a PIN code or with a physical key.
Beyond convenience, this model -- like some of the best smart home locks CNET's reviewed -- boasts added security features like remote monitoring, tamper alerts, automatic locking and the ability to issue temporary or time-restricted digital keys to guests or service providers. Because the Philips 4200 Series comes with built-in Wi-Fi, you won't need to worry about setting up a hub or bridge. Another added bonus: There are no subscriptions or hidden fees attached.
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Why this deal matters
Like most smart home technology, smart locks are continuously becoming more affordable, but that doesn't mean they're cheap. A lot of engineering goes into them. Each smart lock combines traditional lock components (like the deadbolt itself) with sophisticated "smart" hardware (which includes computer chips and various radios for communication like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) and complex software (responsible for digital security measures like encryption). At just $85, the Philips 4200 Series Wi-Fi Fingerprint Smart Lock is a hard deal to beat considering most other comparable options can run you upwards of $150.
