Wyze has announced a new version of its electronic door lock that features Wi-Fi, allowing it to be controlled remotely from anywhere using a mobile app or voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

The original Wyze Lock Bolt is currently featured in our smart lock buyer’s guide as the “best budget smart(ish) lock,” but with only Bluetooth connectivity, its functionality is limited. With the addition of Wi-Fi, the new Wyze Lock Bolt v2 offers more flexibility and peace of mind as you can ensure it’s locked while away from home or monitor who’s coming and going. It’s priced the same as the original at $79.98, too, and is now available through the company’s online store.

The Wyze Lock Bolt v2 carries forward an integrated fingerprint reader, which the company says can identi

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