In this video I unbox and test the Lockin Veno smart lock, and I’m doing it with a real comparison in mind—because I literally just ran the ThorBolt X1 on my door and I was a big fan of it. This time, I swap the ThorBolt out and put the Veno in its place so I can see what actually changes in day-to-day use, not just on paper. The headline feature is the palm vein technology, which lets you unlock the door with your hand, and the Veno also includes a fingerprint reader for another fast, keyless option. I walk through the full setup and install, then I get into price/specs, the Lockin app experience, and how it fits into an Apple Home setup. After that, I break it down the way I always do—my pros, my cons, and whether the Veno truly beats the ThorBolt X1 for a smart home security-focused setup. If you’re trying to decide between “cool tech” and “what works every time at the door,” this review is meant to help you spend your money once and feel good about it.