Lockin Veno 7 Pro review: This smart lock like feels like it's still in beta

Lockin has stuffed pleny of clever ideas into this smart lock, but it feels like it's a few firmware updates away from something I'd trust to guard any of my entry doors. Lockin claims a history dating back to 2014--as well as the involvement of Hartmut Esslinger, best known as a key Apple Computer designer in the 1980s--but it wasn't until CES 2025 that the company really touched down with a major presence in the smart lock space. Though Esslinger has a reputation for minimalism, the new Lockin Veno 7 Pro really does come loaded with everything. It's a hub-free Wi-Fi lock with ANSI grade 2 and IP65 certifications that allows for access via a numeric touchpad, fingerprint reader, or palm vein scan--in addition to support for its mobile app and a physical key. A very wide-angle camera mounted on the front of the device also lets the unit work as a video doorbell, complete with a ring button that illuminates when someone comes near.