Apple smart lock allows people to open their door using their iPhone or Apple watch

A new smart lock allows you to open your front door using your iPhone or Apple watch, but the shocking price is turning homeowners off.

The locks cost an ‘extortionate’ $329.95, a price shoppers have called a major ‘turn off.’

Some tech fans love the convenience of the product, however others believe the lock presents more issues than it solves, including battery life and security concerns.

Apple has released a smart lock for $329.95, however many shoppers believe the price is too steep for the product

The smart lock allows you to open your front door using your iPhone and Apple watch. The lock is controlled via the Home app and can be opened using a variety of methods, including a traditional key

The smart lock replaces a traditional deadbolt and can be installed manually at home.

The lock is controlled with the Apple Home app, and can be opened by using a traditional key, a physical key card, a digital house key stored in your apple wallet, or automatically with auto-Unlock.

Apple was not the first company to bring out a smart lock, alternatives are available for up to $200 cheaper online.

Tech fans could not believe the price of the smart lock.

‘It’s ridiculous how companies will charge for a product that takes $50 to produce,’ one man wrote.

‘That price turned me way off,’ another said.

‘Give me my 30 seconds back *after I saw the price*’ another commented.

However some people love the convenience of a smart lock.

‘My door unlocks with my fingerprint, key card, iWatch, iPhone, 4 digit code and actual key,’ one man said.

Shoppers have concerns about the cost, battery and security of the gadget, however Apple said the locked is ‘certified AAA by BHMA and meets the highest standards for security, durability, and finish’

Many shoppers are suspicious about the high tech gadget.

‘What if your phone and watch die before you get home,’ one man said, echoing the concerns of many others.

‘What if the lock runs out of battery,’ another wrote.

Others believed the smart watch is not secure enough.

‘Bro that’s crazy, if someone gets your phone or watch they can also have your money, house and car,’ one man said.

‘2024 Everyone be like: My Door got hacked,’ another joked.

‘Is having the battery in the deadbolt really a good idea?’ one shopper asked, believing the battery would weaken the integrity of the lock.

Others just thought the lock is pointless.

‘This feels like a solution to a problem that didn’t exist,’ one woman wrote.