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I would buy a smart lock that has a locking, but no unlocking, function.
I've definitely forgotten to lock door(s) chasing after a toddler, something that would allow the locks to automatically lock behind me would be great.
I would go for something that tells me about the status of a lock. Like a door open/close sensor. But I wouldn't give it any control.
That would work for my use case too.
"No one home, but you left the door unlocked. Dummy"