If seeing and speaking with visitors at the door is a requirement, choose the Lockin Veno Plus. It has an integrated 2K/180° camera, two-way video doorbell, person detection, and 8 GB of local video storage. The standard Lockin Veno is the better fit when you already have a separate doorbell camera—or when you want palm-vein access without adding a camera to the lock.
That is the key distinction. Both are biometric smart deadbolts, but only Veno Plus is a video smart lock. Before you choose, confirm the door fit, camera sightline, battery routine, and smart-home setup that match your entry.
Lockin Veno vs. Veno Plus at a glance
| Decision point | Lockin Veno | Lockin Veno Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in visitor video | No integrated camera listed | 2K/180° panoramic camera and two-way video doorbell |
| Visitor detection | No camera-based detection listed | Person detection |
| Local video storage | Not listed | 8 GB |
| Everyday entry | Palm vein, fingerprint, PIN, mechanical key, app, and supported voice control | Palm vein, fingerprint, PIN, mechanical key, app, and supported voice control |
| Battery plan | Up to 7 months, depending on use and conditions | Up to 3 months, depending on use and conditions |
| Smart-home connection | Built-in Wi-Fi and Matter support; platform conditions apply | Built-in Wi-Fi and Matter support; a compatible Matter controller may be required for some setups |
| Exterior and security rating | BHMA Grade 2; IP65 | BHMA Grade 3; IP53 |
These are model-level differences from Lockin’s current US product pages. Battery duration is a stated maximum, not a guarantee for every household. App behavior, alerts, retention, and platform requirements can change by model and software version.
Choose Veno Plus if visitor video is part of the job
The Veno Plus is the direct answer for a home that wants the lock and visitor view in one exterior device. Its LockinCam camera provides a 2K, 180° view, and the product page describes two-way communication as part of the video doorbell function. Person detection and 8 GB of local storage are also listed for this model.
That combination helps when you want to:
- see who is at the door before opening;
- communicate with a delivery person or guest through the doorbell function;
- keep visitor video on the lock rather than installing a separate camera; or
- combine palm-vein or fingerprint entry with a visual check at the same doorway.
Do not treat “video” as a promise that every event is stored forever or that every alert works without network services. The model has local storage, while remote viewing, notifications, account features, and integrations depend on the Lockin Smart App and the applicable connection.
Choose Veno if the camera already exists elsewhere
The standard Veno does not list a built-in camera or local video storage. That is a limitation if your main question is “Who is at the door?” It can still be the more sensible choice when a separate doorbell camera already covers that job.
Veno is the cleaner fit when you want:
- palm-vein entry for the lock itself;
- fingerprint, PIN, key, app, or supported voice access as alternatives;
- a longer stated battery interval than the video model; or
- a higher stated exterior rating than Veno Plus.
This setup separates the jobs: the camera handles visitor video, while Veno handles entry. Check that your existing camera gives you the view, audio, notifications, and recording behavior you actually need. A camera mounted beside the door may also have a better angle than a camera built into the lock, but that depends on the installation and is not a universal performance claim.
The battery trade-off matters more with video
Lockin lists Veno at up to seven months of battery life and Veno Plus at up to three months. Actual results vary with usage, network activity, temperature, alerts, and other conditions. Video and visitor notifications can make the Veno Plus ownership routine different from a non-video Veno installation, so plan for battery checks instead of treating either number as a schedule.
Both models have emergency access options documented by Lockin. The product pages list a mechanical key and power-bank access, and the video-series FAQ explains that the removable battery can be charged with a Type-C cable and a 5V/2A power adapter. The official external solar panel is sold separately; verify model compatibility and placement before treating it as part of your power plan.
Check the entry before buying Veno Plus
Visitor video is useful only when the camera can see the approach. Lockin specifically warns that a storm door may block the Veno Plus camera. Its product page also says the model is not compatible with storm doors or mortise locks and requires a rectangular latch faceplate cutout rather than a round one.
Lockin’s Veno-series FAQ lists these physical checks for the video series:
- Wooden door construction.
- Door thickness of 35–55 mm (1⅜–2¹¹⁄₆₄ in).
- A 54 mm (2⅛ in) crossbore.
- A 60 mm (2⅜ in) or 70 mm (2¾ in) backset.
- A 25.4 mm (1 in) door hole and at least 25.4 mm of deadbolt-latch-box depth.
- A single-cylinder arrangement and a rectangular latch faceplate.
Use the exact model manual and current product page to confirm your door. A camera-friendly deadbolt installation still needs the latch, strike, door-status sensor, and exterior sightline to work together. If your door has a storm door, mortise hardware, a round faceplate, or unusual dimensions, resolve that compatibility question before choosing a video model.
What both models have in common
The Veno and Veno Plus share the part of the decision that concerns daily entry. Lockin lists palm-vein recognition, fingerprint access, PIN code, mechanical-key backup, app control, and supported voice control for both. Both also list built-in Wi-Fi and Matter-based integration with smart-home platforms such as Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings, with platform-specific requirements.
The Lockin Smart App remains important for setup, access management, settings, and device administration. Matter compatibility does not mean that every feature moves into every third-party home app. Confirm the controller and platform requirements for the ecosystem you use, and complete initial setup in the Lockin app.
A simple decision rule
Use this order:
- Need the lock itself to show and communicate with visitors? Choose Veno Plus, subject to door and camera-sightline checks.
- Already have a suitable doorbell camera? Choose Veno if palm-vein entry and a longer stated battery interval matter more than an integrated video lock.
- Need both, but your entry has a storm door or mortise lock? Pause. Lockin’s current Veno Plus guidance says those configurations are not compatible; find a supported lock-and-camera arrangement instead.
- Still deciding? Compare the exact product variant, current price, included accessories, and manual before checkout. Product-page pricing and bundles can change.
For the full installation sequence, use Lockin’s smart-lock installation guide, then check the Lockin FAQ and Veno user manual. If the decision is specifically about visitor video, start with the Veno Plus product page; if you already have a separate camera, review the Veno product page.
Bottom line
For a home that needs visitor video from the lock, Lockin Veno Plus is the fit because it combines the deadbolt with a 2K/180° camera, two-way video doorbell, person detection, and local storage. Choose Lockin Veno when visitor video is already handled by another camera and you want a camera-free biometric deadbolt. In either case, verify the exact door dimensions, hardware, sightline, battery plan, and Matter requirements before installing.