# Level Bolt: specs and price

**Price (US):** $199 at level.co (Price $199 confirmed on level.co/shop (fetched 2026-06-15).), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 19 smart locks we track it is #7 cheapest of 19; category median $249.
**Brand:** Level
**Released:** 2021
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $199 |
| Brand | Level |
| Released | 2021 |
| Unlock methods | smartphone app (Bluetooth range), physical key (original hardware retained), optional keypad accessory ($79), optional key card/fob |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (built-in); Wi-Fi via optional Level Connect bridge ($79 add-on) |
| Matter | Yes |
| Auto lock | No |
| Battery type | CR2 |
| Finish options | Invisible exterior — retains any existing exterior hardware finish |
| Install type | Retrofit interior — inserts into existing deadbolt housing, exterior hardware unchanged |

## Where it stands

At $199, the Level Bolt is #7 cheapest of the 19 smart locks we track, where the median is $249. On the spec sheet, its release of 2021 is below the median of the 16.

## What reviewers say

All three whitelisted outlets (Tom's Guide, Digital Trends, PCWorld) hands-on reviewed the Level Bolt and agree it is the most discreet smart lock available: it hides entirely inside the door with no change to exterior hardware, and operates reliably day to day. Tom's Guide and Digital Trends both flag the lack of door-open/ajar detection (auto-lock fires even with the door open) and limited voice-assistant support (no Google Assistant); Tom's Guide adds that it needs a bridge for Wi-Fi. Digital Trends calls it expensive at $229. Installation ease is the main point of disagreement. PCWorld's daily-use testing was near-flawless, but geofencing didn't work. (Based on 3 reviews, 3 lab-tested, 2020-05-22–2024-02-11.)

Praised: Completely invisible/discreet - hides inside the door, exterior hardware unchanged; Quick, painless installation; Reliable everyday locking/unlocking; Apple HomeKit/Siri support.
Flagged: No door-open/ajar detection - auto-lock fires even with the door open; Limited voice-assistant support - no Google Assistant; Needs a bridge (Level Connect) for Wi-Fi and remote access; Expensive at $229; Hollow bolt raises a potential safety concern; Geofencing didn't work in testing.
Disagreement: Installation ease splits the testers: Digital Trends completed it in under 10 minutes and PCWorld called it a 'quick and painless procedure,' while Tom's Guide found it 'a little more finicky than... other smart locks,' requiring removal of both the door and door-jamb plates and taking about 30 minutes.
Sources: Tom's Guide (2024-02-11, tomsguide.com), Digital Trends (2022-04-21, digitaltrends.com), PCWorld (2020-05-22, pcworld.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Level Bolt?**

All three whitelisted outlets (Tom's Guide, Digital Trends, PCWorld) hands-on reviewed the Level Bolt and agree it is the most discreet smart lock available: it hides entirely inside the door with no change to exterior hardware, and operates reliably day to day. Tom's Guide and Digital Trends both flag the lack of door-open/ajar detection (auto-lock fires even with the door open) and limited voice-assistant support (no Google Assistant); Tom's Guide adds that it needs a bridge for Wi-Fi. Digital Trends calls it expensive at $229. Installation ease is the main point of disagreement. PCWorld's daily-use testing was near-flawless, but geofencing didn't work. Praised: Completely invisible/discreet - hides inside the door, exterior hardware unchanged; Quick, painless installation; Reliable everyday locking/unlocking; Apple HomeKit/Siri support. Flagged: No door-open/ajar detection - auto-lock fires even with the door open; Limited voice-assistant support - no Google Assistant; Needs a bridge (Level Connect) for Wi-Fi and remote access; Expensive at $229; Hollow bolt raises a potential safety concern; Geofencing didn't work in testing. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Level Bolt cost?**

The Level Bolt has a US price of $199 (Price $199 confirmed on level.co/shop (fetched 2026-06-15).), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Level Bolt compare on price?**

At $199, the Level Bolt is #7 cheapest of the 19 smart locks we track, where the median is $249.

**When was the Level Bolt released?**

The Level Bolt was released 2021.

**What are the Level Bolt's key specs?**

Level Bolt (Level): unlock methods smartphone app (Bluetooth range), physical key (original hardware retained), optional keypad accessory ($79), optional key card/fob, connectivity Bluetooth (built-in); Wi-Fi via optional Level Connect bridge ($79 add-on), matter Yes, auto lock No, battery type CR2. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://level.co/shop/ (level.co, accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-locks/level-bolt/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Level Bolt price of record was $199 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-locks/level-bolt/
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