TCL expands its smart lock line with new Matter-over-Thread models

Better known for its smart TVs than its smart home products, TCL has nonetheless impressed us with its highly affordable ...

CES 2026: Kwikset Launches $189 Aura Reach Smart Lock With Matter Integration

Kwikset today announced the Aura Reach, a smart lock that offers Matter over Thread and Bluetooth connectivity. With Matter, ...

I tested Apple’s hands-free Home Key — and it’s a big upgrade

The U400 ($269.99) is the first to support Apple’s Home Key’s hands-free unlocking. This uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) ...

Kwikset’s new Aura Reach Matter smart lock is already available

Kwikset has unveiled the Aura Reach at CES, a smart lock designed for homeowners seeking a flexible, connected security ...

The Aqara Smart Lock U400 Detects When You Get Home, and Unlocks Itself—Hands-Free

This Aqara smart lock knows when you've arrived at your door and unlocks itself using UWB technology. This is the future of ...
The Verge

I’ve tested 30 smart locks, and these are the best

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a ...
AppleInsider

Level Lock had hidden Thread radio, will support Matter over Thread

Unbeknownst to buyers, Level included a secret Thread radio in all of its well-reviewed smart locks that will soon be updated to support Matter. In a statement to The Verge, Level Home CTO Ken Goto ...