> About finding smart locks dystopian, I feel like a lock that notifies lock/unlock is far better than say a device like nest cam/door bell with abilities to ca

> About finding smart locks dystopian, I feel like a lock that notifies lock/unlock is far better than say a device like nest cam/door bell with abilities to capture video/pictures and for whatever reason are more widely accepted than smart locks. You're missing the big difference here. A Ring doorbell is both trivial to remove when someone moves out, and generally under the control of the tenant. Smart locks are neither.