A simple way to upgrade your security system or add to your smart gadgets in the home is to invest in a smart lock. It allows you to keep track of who is locking and unlocking your doors, give ...

For decades, a door lock was a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. Mechanical locks historically remained in service for 15-20 years, sometimes even more. You installed it ...

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Talk to the palm! That’s the idea behind a growing number of smart locks that can read your palm rather than your fingerprint, and budget smart home manufacturer Wyze has just announced its own take.

The Yale Approach uses part of your existing deadbolt, which is great news for renters who don't want to make major changes. You'll also get to use your existing keys to unlock the deadbolt, which can ...

Smart locks have certainly elevated the way we enter our homes. But while smart locks and other smart home devices can make your home more secure and offer some level of convenience, they're not ...

If you’ve ever checked in to AirBnB or some private accommodation, there’s a good chance you weren’t given a key, but rather, a code. When you checked out, the lock slid shut and probably sent the ...

Level has always impressed me with its smart locks that look just like normal home deadbolts, but house compact tech features include card-tapping access, app controls and Apple Home Key support. Its ...

Kwikset predates smart lock technology and has been in the business of making locks for around 80 years. Has that long history allowed them to create the best smart locks? Or, would you be better off ...

The new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes. The first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 2025 Level ...

No budget options Only some models can integrate with a home security system Some features only work with iPhones, not Androids Schlage’s known for providing some of the best smart locks in the ...