Why is every smart-lock handle a Lever? Are there any knobs?

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I really want to replace my doors with connected locks. Ive noticed that they are either freestanding dead-bolts or main locks with a handle. I have ripped many a jacket on lever handles and prefer a knob. Are there any connected locks with a knob?

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I’ve wondered this for years.

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Probably because its still a very small market and therefore you seek to minimise the model variants whilst maximising your customer base.

There are many people who cannot use a knob but can use a lever (poor or non-existent ability to grip). If they released a knob product but not a lever they would cop flack for not considering the elderly or disabled.

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I use a Schalge Century with a un-keyed knob

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Can you post a link? I did a search and came up with only non-connected locks. Thanks!

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Using this lock
http://www.lowes.com/pd_434323-352-BE469NX+V+CEN+619_0__?productId=4438295&Ntt=schlage+deadbolts&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dschlage%2Bdeadbolts&facetInfo=

with a knob like this
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=40485-51800-TFX230&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=3277219&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1