Home security has come a long way, from the traditional padlocks to smart home locks. Modern smart locks, such as video doorbells and fingerprint access, have proven more efficient, convenient, and ...

I never understood the buzz behind smart locks until I got my first—and now, similar to how I rarely carry cash anymore, keys in my pockets have become a thing of the past. There are many different ...

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One of the most exciting recent trends in the smart home is the proliferation of biometric smart locks — those that use fingerprints, palm veins, and even facial recognition to manage owner and ...

The U200 smart lock is a new retrofit that can still do a little of everything thanks to Aqara's technology. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology ...

SwitchBot has launched its new Lock Vision Series, introducing what it claims are the world’s first smart deadbolt locks with ...

Nuki, U-tec are taking advantage of Silicon Labs’ Matter-over-Thread SoCs to offer smart locking systems for keyless entry IoT-based Thread devices are coming to front doors, designed to integrate ...

Can you DIY a smart lock or do you need to hire a locksmith? I'm breaking down all the costs you should know about. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with ...

Lockly, a developer of advanced keyless entry systems, today published its 2026 guide to securing residential front doors without a traditional metal key, as consumer adoption of digital access ...

Aqara has today launched the Smart Lock U300, an innovative new smart lock that supports Matter and boasts an easy-to-use lever handle. The most interesting aspect of the U300 is that it doesn’t ...