If you’ve ever struggled to pull out your key from the bottom of your handbag while juggling groceries and kids, worried about how the pet sitter is going to get in while you’re on vacation or rushed ...

Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a fingerprint. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with ...

Level makes some of our current favorite smart locks, in both the retrofit and full-replacement categories. Their appeal lies in their attractive design, and they look nothing like the bulky smart ...

Traditional mechanical lock vs Smart electronic lock? This is a time when we are abandoning physical mechanical locks and keys, and embracing biometric keys and electronic locks. But the revolution ...

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Yale’s latest electronic lock won’t connect to your other smart home gear or to your smartphone, but it’s easy to install and manage. It covers the basics in style. Yale’s parade of high-tech locks ...

Affordable lock. Works well overall and has a nice, sleek look. Can sense whether door is open or closed without needing an external sensor. Has automations. No subscription fees. Keypad takes a ...

Philips is one of the most popular brands when it comes to smart home devices. With the Philips Fingerprint Door Lock you can not only save big but ensure some security around the house. It has an ...

Two new smart locks from Lockin don't require batteries at all. They're a game changer for renters or apartment dwellers who can't run wires. Ajay has worked in tech journalism for over a decade as a ...

Locks operated with keys were first invented 4,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. These locks were far simpler than today's, but their operating principles were the same. Is it any wonder that most of ...

Most landlords won't let you update your existing lock with a smart lock if you rent your apartment or home because you need to replace part of the lock during installation. However, the SwitchBot ...

The idea of a smart lock has always appealed to me. The ability to open my door with my smartphone, and not have to bother with a key, has always appealed so getting one has been on my shopping list ...