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

Compare four smart home electronics choices across locks, outdoor light control, and remote outlets, with listed prices from USD 19.99 to USD 135.00.

Last updated Jul 16

Choosing smart home electronics gets easier when you start with the job you need done. In this set, two products focus on entry control, while two focus on plug-in power or lighting control. The right pick depends less on the broad smart-home label and more on whether you want a door lock, an outdoor lighting plug, or a simple wireless outlet setup.

Quick take

  • Best fit for Wi-Fi keypad door control: HALO Matte Black TS WiFi Keypad Electronic Single-Cylinder Smart Lock Deadbolt, because it combines a touchscreen keypad, Wi-Fi wording, SmartKey, and a universal/reversible handing attribute.
  • Best fit for a Z-Wave lock setup: KWIKSET Home Connect 620 Z-Wave Plus Smart Lock SATIN NICKEL 98935-001 - NEW, because the title calls out Z-Wave Plus and the attributes include electronic and keyless features.
  • Best fit for simple remote outlet switching: SuperSwitch Wireless Remote Control Outlet Set 3 Plug Smart Home Electronics VTG, because the title names a 3 plug set and the attributes include remote control and wireless.
  • Best fit for outdoor light control: Lutron Caseta Weatherproof Outdoor Smart Plug + Romote on/off 15A P-PKG1OUT-BL-R, because the title and attributes point to weatherproof outdoor use, 15A on/off control, and light control.

Listed price comparison

The listed range runs from USD 19.99 to USD 135.00, so the lowest-priced item is about 85% below the highest-priced item. That spread is meaningful because these are not all direct substitutes: the two Kwikset items are smart locks, while the SuperSwitch and Lutron options are plug or outlet controls.

ProductListed pricePrice position
HALO Matte Black TS WiFi Keypad Electronic Single-Cylinder Smart Lock DeadboltUSD 135.00
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

Decision matrix

If your priority is a front-door keypad lock: Start with the HALO Matte Black TS WiFi Keypad Electronic Single-Cylinder Smart Lock Deadbolt if you specifically want the WiFi and touchscreen wording in the product title. It also lists automatic relocking, delay timer, adjustable backset, fail-safe, and rekeyable security.

If your priority is Z-Wave wording: The KWIKSET Home Connect 620 Z-Wave Plus Smart Lock SATIN NICKEL 98935-001 - NEW is the more direct match. Its title emphasizes Z-Wave Plus, and its attributes include electronic, keyless, and self closing.

If your priority is plug-in convenience rather than a door lock: The SuperSwitch Wireless Remote Control Outlet Set 3 Plug Smart Home Electronics VTG is the simplest match among these. It is an open box outlet switch set with wireless and remote control attributes.

If your priority is outdoor lighting control: The Lutron Caseta Weatherproof Outdoor Smart Plug + Romote on/off 15A P-PKG1OUT-BL-R is the most targeted choice here. The title includes weatherproof outdoor smart plug, 15A on/off, and the description ties it to landscape and string lights.

If condition matters: Three choices are marked new: both Kwikset locks and the Lutron outdoor smart plug. The SuperSwitch set is marked open box, which may be fine for a lower-priced remote outlet set but is different from the new-condition choices.

Concise product notes

HALO Matte Black TS WiFi Keypad Electronic Single-Cylinder Smart Lock Deadbolt

This Kwikset lock is the broadest door-control option in the group because the title names WiFi, a touchscreen keypad, and a single-cylinder smart lock deadbolt. It also lists AA battery use, black color, matte finish, universal/reversible handing, adjustable backset, automatic relocking, delay timer, fail-safe, and Kwikset SmartKey. That makes it appealing if you want one smart lock listing with several access and rekeying-related features named together. The limitation is that it sits at the top of this comparison's price range, and it is specifically a lock rather than a plug, outlet, or lighting-control device.

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

The KWIKSET Home Connect 620 is the clearer choice for someone shopping around Z-Wave Plus wording. The title calls out Z-Wave Plus and satin nickel, while the attributes list ANSI Grade 2, silver color, universal/reversible handing, satin finish, and electronic, keyless, and self closing features. It is also a new-condition smart lock, which helps distinguish it from the open box outlet set. Its main limitation is narrower platform wording compared with the HALO title: it emphasizes Z-Wave Plus, not WiFi. It also remains a door-lock purchase, so it will not solve plug-in lighting or outlet-control needs.

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

The SuperSwitch set is the low-price outlier and the only item here that clearly says 3 plug in the title. Its attributes point to a wireless remote control outlet switch set, with universal compatible brand wording, remote control, wireless, China as country of origin, and year manufactured 2006. It is a practical match for someone who wants basic remote outlet switching rather than a connected door lock. The limitation is that the condition is open box, and the VTG wording plus 2006 year position it differently from the newer-style lock and outdoor smart plug choices.

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

The Lutron Caseta option is the most outdoor-focused pick in this set. The title names a weatherproof outdoor smart plug with remote on/off and 15A, and the attributes identify light control, LED bulb compatibility, AC current, black color, and switch or push-button control style. The description also connects it with landscape lighting, patio string lighting, holiday lights, inflatables, small pumps, and motors up to 1/2 HP. Its limitation is scope: it is a plug-and-remote style product, not a door lock, and the title's "Romote" wording is less polished than the other product names.

Final recommendation

For a door lock, choose based on the connectivity language you need. The HALO Matte Black TS WiFi Keypad Electronic Single-Cylinder Smart Lock Deadbolt is the strongest fit when WiFi, touchscreen keypad, SmartKey, black matte styling, and automatic relocking are the features that matter, but it is also the highest listed item at USD 135.00. The KWIKSET Home Connect 620 Z-Wave Plus Smart Lock SATIN NICKEL 98935-001 - NEW is the better match if the phrase Z-Wave Plus is central to your setup and you prefer the satin nickel/silver direction, with a listed price of USD 69.99.

For plug control, the choice is more about location and use. The SuperSwitch Wireless Remote Control Outlet Set 3 Plug Smart Home Electronics VTG is the lowest listed choice at USD 19.99 and makes the most sense for a basic wireless remote outlet set. The Lutron Caseta Weatherproof Outdoor Smart Plug + Romote on/off 15A P-PKG1OUT-BL-R is the more targeted outdoor-lighting option at USD 79.99, especially if the weatherproof outdoor smart plug and 15A on/off wording matches your project.

Overall, pick the HALO for the fullest WiFi keypad lock feature set, the KWIKSET Home Connect 620 for Z-Wave Plus lock needs, the SuperSwitch for the lowest-cost remote outlet set, and the Lutron Caseta for outdoor light-control use.

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