Tools to check door locks

The problem, in plain words: “I keep forgetting whether I actually locked the front door when I leave for work.”

tedee fits best, with 3 more that fit too.

You want a way to reliably confirm your front door is locked when you leave for work.

Updated September 2026.

What fits

tedeestrong · 86

They position the lock app specifically around stopping the uncertainty of whether you locked the door, and their own pitch matches your anxiety about leaving the front door unlocked.

Best for: Homeowners who have (or are planning to use) a tedee smart lock and want certainty from the app.

Same approach: August Home 82 · Schlage Home 78 · Zigbang Smart Doorlock. 76

Partly fits

Before Leaving - Never Forgetpartial · 56

It’s built around location-based checklists, which can help you remember to lock, but it’s not clearly positioned as remote lock-status verification for your front door.

Won’t cover: Helps with leaving checklists, but it doesn’t clearly provide direct confirmation that your specific front door is locked.

UnforgetTodo: Simple ToDo Listpartial · 44

It provides a persistent reminder style via your phone lock screen, which can reduce forgetting, but it’s not specifically a front-door lock status check.

Won’t cover: Provides reminders on your lock screen, but it isn’t specifically a way to confirm your front door’s lock status.

Questions

What's the best tool to check door locks?

tedee is the strongest match — They position the lock app specifically around stopping the uncertainty of whether you locked the door, and their own pitch matches your anxiety about leaving the front door unlocked.

Is there a tool that fully solves this?

4 products match this closely.

What won't these tools cover?

Helps with leaving checklists, but it doesn’t clearly provide direct confirmation that your specific front door is locked. · Provides reminders on your lock screen, but it isn’t specifically a way to confirm your front door’s lock status.

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