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Smart Home Electronics Guide: Locks, Outdoor Plugs, and Remote Outlet Controls

Compare four smart home electronics choices from USD 19.99 to USD 79.99, including two smart deadbolts, an outdoor smart plug with remote, and a wireless outlet set.

Last updated Jul 16

Choosing smart home electronics gets tricky fast because the products solve very different problems. A smart deadbolt is about entry control, an outdoor smart plug is about managing lights or outdoor devices, and a wireless outlet set is about remote switching for plug-in items. The right choice depends less on the broad category and more on the exact job you want the device to handle.

Quick take

  • Best for a Z-Wave Plus smart lock setup: KWIKSET Home Connect 620 Z-Wave Plus Smart Lock SATIN NICKEL 98935-001 - NEW, because the title names Z-Wave Plus and the attributes include electronic and keyless features.
  • Lowest listed price: SuperSwitch Wireless Remote Control Outlet Set 3 Plug Smart Home Electronics VTG, the least expensive option in this group at USD 19.99.
  • Best outdoor-lighting fit by title: Lutron Caseta Weatherproof Outdoor Smart Plug + Romote on/off 15A P-PKG1OUT-BL-R, with weatherproof, outdoor, smart plug, remote, and 15A all called out in the title.
  • Best lower-priced smart lock choice: Philips Home Access 4000 Deadbolt Bluetooth Smart Keyless Door Lock DDL240X-1HB, with Bluetooth, keyless features, and a listed price well below the Kwikset lock.

The overall listed price range runs from USD 19.99 to USD 79.99, so the lowest-priced item is 75% below the highest-priced item. That spread matters: the group includes both simple outlet control and full door-lock hardware, not four direct substitutes.

Listed price comparison

ProductListed pricePrice bar
KWIKSET Home Connect 620 Z-Wave Plus Smart Lock SATIN NICKEL 98935-001 - NEWUSD 69.99
SuperSwitch Wireless Remote Control Outlet Set 3 Plug Smart Home Electronics VTGUSD 19.99
Lutron Caseta Weatherproof Outdoor Smart Plug + Romote on/off 15A P-PKG1OUT-BL-RUSD 79.99
Philips Home Access 4000 Deadbolt Bluetooth Smart Keyless Door Lock DDL240X-1HBUSD 36.56

Decision matrix

If your priority is door entry control: Focus on the Kwikset and Philips deadbolts. Both are described as keyless, both use universal/reversible door handing, and both include fixings supplied. The difference is mainly smart-home language and finish: Kwikset names Z-Wave Plus and satin nickel, while Philips names Bluetooth, matte black, and the Home Access 4000 Series.

If your priority is outdoor lighting control: The Lutron Caseta option is the clearest fit. Its title specifically names a weatherproof outdoor smart plug, on/off remote control, and 15A rating. Its attributes also point toward light control and LED bulb compatibility, making it more targeted for lighting than the outlet set.

If your priority is simple remote outlet switching: The SuperSwitch set is the most direct match. It is a wireless remote control outlet switch set, marked as a 3-plug set, with remote control and wireless features. It is also the only item here with Year Manufactured: 2006, which gives it a different character than the newer-looking smart lock and smart plug titles.

If your priority is price: The SuperSwitch outlet set is the lowest listed choice. Among the two locks, the Philips deadbolt is the lower-priced one, while the Kwikset sits closer to the top of the range. The Lutron plug is the highest-priced item, so it makes the most sense when the outdoor smart plug role is specifically what you need.

Concise product notes

KWIKSET Home Connect 620 Z-Wave Plus Smart Lock SATIN NICKEL 98935-001 - NEW

The Kwikset lock is the stronger match for shoppers who want a smart deadbolt with Z-Wave Plus named directly in the product title. It also lists ANSI Grade 2, a silver color, satin finish, universal/reversible door handing, and electronic, keyless, self-closing features. The reason to choose it is that it combines a lock format with a specific smart-home protocol phrase, which may matter if you are matching gear around Z-Wave Plus. The limitation is price and role: at USD 69.99, it costs much more than the Philips Bluetooth deadbolt, and it is not useful if your immediate need is outlet or outdoor light control.

SuperSwitch Wireless Remote Control Outlet Set 3 Plug Smart Home Electronics VTG

The SuperSwitch set is the simple-control pick in this group. Its title calls out a wireless remote control outlet set with 3 plugs, and the attributes list universal compatibility, remote control, wireless operation, and a plug-in wireless remote control outlet switch set type. It is the easiest recommendation when you want multiple plug-in points controlled by a remote rather than a door lock or an outdoor-focused smart plug. The limitation is that it is marked open box and tied to Year Manufactured: 2006, so it has a more vintage-style profile than the other smart home electronics here.

Lutron Caseta Weatherproof Outdoor Smart Plug + Romote on/off 15A P-PKG1OUT-BL-R

The Lutron Caseta smart plug is the most focused outdoor-control choice. The title names a weatherproof outdoor smart plug, remote on/off control, and 15A, while the attributes include light control, LED bulb compatibility, black color, AC current type, and switch or push-button control style. Choose it when the job is outdoor lighting or plug-based control rather than a lock upgrade. Its main limitation is that it is the highest-priced item in this comparison at USD 79.99. It also occupies a narrow role: if you need door access features, the Kwikset or Philips deadbolt is the better category match.

Philips Home Access 4000 Deadbolt Bluetooth Smart Keyless Door Lock DDL240X-1HB

The Philips Home Access 4000 deadbolt is the lower-priced smart lock option, and its title makes the Bluetooth, smart, keyless, and deadbolt identity clear. It lists a black color, matte finish, universal/reversible door handing, keyless and Bluetooth features, and included hardware and key. Choose it if you want a smart lock format and prefer the lower listed price compared with the Kwikset lock. The limitation is that it is marked open box, while the Kwikset lock is marked new. It also names Bluetooth rather than Z-Wave Plus, so the better fit depends on which smart-home connection style you are targeting.

Final recommendation

For most shoppers, the best choice starts with the use case. Pick the KWIKSET Home Connect 620 Z-Wave Plus Smart Lock SATIN NICKEL 98935-001 - NEW if you specifically want a new smart deadbolt with Z-Wave Plus in the title, ANSI Grade 2 listed, and a satin silver finish. It is not the cheapest lock, but its smart-lock identity is very clear.

Choose the Philips Home Access 4000 Deadbolt Bluetooth Smart Keyless Door Lock DDL240X-1HB if you want the lower-priced deadbolt in this group and Bluetooth/keyless features are the right match. At USD 36.56, it sits far below the Kwikset lock while still staying in the smart deadbolt lane.

Choose the Lutron Caseta Weatherproof Outdoor Smart Plug + Romote on/off 15A P-PKG1OUT-BL-R for outdoor plug control, especially when the title's weatherproof outdoor smart plug wording and 15A on/off remote language match your planned use. Its USD 79.99 price is the top of the group, so it should be chosen for that specific outdoor smart plug role.

Choose the SuperSwitch Wireless Remote Control Outlet Set 3 Plug Smart Home Electronics VTG when you want the lowest listed price and a 3-plug wireless remote outlet set. It is the simplest fit for remote outlet switching, not a substitute for either smart deadbolt or the outdoor Lutron smart plug.

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