Smart homeowners, this Philips palm-scanning lock is $67 off right now

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TL;DR: The Philips 5000 Series Palm Recognition Lock uses touchless palm scanning, WiFi connectivity, app controls and auto-locking features to modernize your front door for $212.49 (MSRP $279.99).

There’s something deeply humbling about standing outside your own house digging through pockets, bags or the world’s most overstuffed keychain while carrying groceries and trying not to drop your phone.

The Philips 5000 Series Palm Recognition Lock is designed to eliminate that entire experience. Right now, this futuristic-looking smart lock is available for $212.49 (MSRP: $279.99).

Instead of fumbling with keys or typing codes, the lock uses contactless palm vein recognition to unlock your door. You just hold out your hand, and the system scans the unique vein pattern beneath your skin for secure access. No touching a keypad, no fingerprints smeared across a screen and no desperately trying to remember whether your PIN was your birthday, your old WiFi password or your dog’s adoption date.

It also has a grab-and-go sensor that automatically detects your approaching hand, making the whole thing feel surprisingly seamless in everyday use.

And because this is a proper smart lock—not just a gimmicky sci-fi gadget—it includes WiFi connectivity built directly into the lock itself. That means you can remotely control access, check lock status, receive notifications and manage everything through the Philips Home Access app without needing a separate hub.

There’s support for Alexa and Google Assistant, too, along with auto-locking and one-touch locking, so you’re not left wondering whether you actually locked the door after leaving home.

Security-wise, Philips went beyond basic convenience features. The lock stores biometric data directly on the device with on-device encryption, includes a backup anti-peep PIN keypad and features a door position sensor for additional awareness.

And installation is refreshingly reasonable. It replaces a standard deadbolt with no wiring required, so you don’t need to turn your entryway into a project just to install it.

This feels less like a novelty and more like one of those upgrades that make everyday life smoother almost immediately.

Get the Philips 5000 Series Palm Recognition Lock for $212.49 (MSRP $279.99).

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