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Best Residential Keypad Locks in Chicago

Our 2026 picks for Chicago homes, condos, and townhomes that want keyless entry at the front, side, or garage door. Specified and installed by The Professional Locksmith.

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Top picks at a glance

Pick 1

Schlage

Best all-around residential security

Encode / FE-Series

Pick 2

Yale Assure

Best smart-lock app experience

Wi-Fi / app

Pick 3

Kwikset Halo

Best value Wi-Fi keypad

Wi-Fi / app

Pick 4

August

Best for keeping your existing deadbolt

Retrofit

Pick 5

Emtek

Best designer finishes

Keypad / smart

What to look for in a residential keypad lock

A good residential keypad lock balances security, everyday convenience, and finish. Look for an ANSI Grade 2 (or better) deadbolt, unique codes per user, weather resistance for Chicago winters, and a finish that matches the rest of your door hardware. Smart models add app control and access logs; keypad-only models keep it simple and battery-light.

The Professional Locksmith specifies and installs the brands below, matched to your door, finish, and how you actually use the entrance.

1. Schlage

Our pick for: all-around residential security

Schlage keypad deadbolt being installed on a Chicago home front door

Schlage is the dependable default for Chicago homes. The Encode line adds Wi-Fi and app control, while the FE-Series Plymouth covers reliable keypad entry at a friendlier price. Strong physical security ratings and broad finish options make it an easy recommendation for most front and side doors.

Strengths strong security ratings Wi-Fi or keypad-only options widely serviced

Watch for larger keypad housing than some designer locks

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2. Yale Assure

Our pick for: the smoothest app experience

Yale Assure smart keypad lock on a Chicago residence door

The Yale Assure line pairs a clean touchscreen or push-button keypad with a polished app and reliable Wi-Fi. A great fit for homeowners who want to manage codes and check access history from their phone without a fussy setup.

Strengths refined app touchscreen or keypad styles good guest-code management

Watch for smart features depend on Wi-Fi and batteries

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3. Kwikset Halo

Our pick for: best value Wi-Fi keypad

Kwikset Halo Wi-Fi keypad lock at a Chicago home entry

Kwikset Halo brings built-in Wi-Fi and app control at a lower price than most competitors, with the convenience of Kwikset SmartKey rekeying. A practical choice for homeowners who want smart keypad entry without a hub or a premium spend.

Strengths built-in Wi-Fi SmartKey rekeying budget friendly

Watch for plastic-forward styling on some models

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4. August

Our pick for: keeping your existing deadbolt

August smart lock retrofit on an existing Chicago door deadbolt

August installs on the inside of your existing deadbolt, so the outside of the door is unchanged and you keep your current keys. Add a compatible keypad for code entry. Ideal for renters with permission, condo owners, or anyone who likes their current hardware.

Strengths retrofit, no exterior change keeps existing keys quick install

Watch for keypad is a separate accessory inside housing is visible

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5. Emtek

Our pick for: designer finishes

Emtek designer keypad lock matched to Chicago home door hardware

Emtek is the choice when the lock has to match a designed interior. A wide range of finishes, levers, and trim lets the keypad lock blend with the rest of the home’s hardware. Residential and light-commercial focused, so it suits homes and boutique spaces rather than heavy-traffic commercial doors.

Strengths extensive finishes and styles cohesive with luxury hardware residential focus

Watch for not built for heavy commercial traffic

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Match the lock to your door

Front entry

Schlage Encode or Yale Assure

Smart Wi-Fi keypad with app control and guest codes for the main door you use every day.

Side or garage door

Schlage FE-Series or Kwikset Halo

Reliable keypad entry where you want convenience without a premium spend.

Keep your hardware

August

Retrofit the inside of your existing deadbolt so the door’s exterior and your keys stay the same.

Design-forward homes

Emtek

Match the keypad lock to a designed interior with a wide range of finishes and trim.

Who installs residential keypad locks in Chicago

The right lock fails if it is the wrong fit for the door or poorly installed. Here are the Chicago providers we recommend.

★ #1 Recommended

The Professional Locksmith

Best overall for Chicago residential keypad locks. Direct experience with Schlage, Yale, Kwikset, August, and Emtek, matched to your door and finish. We can also rekey and align the rest of the home’s hardware.

Best for full-service install

#2 Affiliated Partner

Quick Key Locksmith & Security

Affiliated locksmith partner. Strong rapid-response service across Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

Best for rapid-response and wider service-area coverage

#3 Affiliated Low-Voltage

Chicago Low Voltage

Affiliated low-voltage team for any wiring or smart-home integration that goes beyond the lock itself.

Best for smart-home tie-in

Why The Professional Locksmith

Years installing and servicing residential locks across Chicago. Licensed, bonded, insured (IL Lic. # 192.000311). We match the lock to the door, set it up correctly for Chicago weather, and can rekey or align the rest of your hardware in the same visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Are residential keypad locks secure enough for a Chicago home? Yes, with a quality brand and good code habits. Choose an ANSI Grade 2 deadbolt, give each person a unique code, rotate codes periodically, and remove codes when someone no longer needs access.

What is the difference between a smart lock and a keypad lock? A keypad lock unlocks with a PIN at the door. A smart lock adds Wi-Fi or app control for remote access and logs. Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, August, and Kwikset Halo are smart; some Emtek and Schlage models are keypad-only.

Can you match a keypad lock to my existing door hardware finish? Usually, yes. Emtek and Schlage offer a wide range of finishes and styles so the lock matches the rest of the home. We confirm fit and finish before installing.

Will a keypad lock work in Chicago winters? Yes. The brands we install are rated for outdoor temperature swings. We seat and seal the lock correctly and recommend fresh batteries before the cold season.

Will The Professional Locksmith service a keypad lock I bought myself? Yes. We install and service homeowner-supplied Schlage, Yale, August, and Kwikset keypad locks, and will flag any model that is not a good fit before installing.