As the use of smart technology has expanded into seemingly every facet of daily life, you may find yourself wondering how ...

Smart locks let you unlock your door with your phone, fingerprint or a simple code—plus, many can lock themselves behind you for additional peace of mind. To find the best smart locks for all sorts of ...

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 ...

Traditional locks work, but smart locks add fingerprint access, PIN codes, app control and real-time alerts for extra ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $99 SwitchBot Lock is the first smart door lock I’ve tested that doesn’t replace any part of your existing ...

What if your front door could recognize faces, show who's outside, let you talk to visitors, and unlock in six ways—all from ...

Smart locks have allowed us to ditch the keys and unlock our front doors via our phones for years. But while smart locks can be quite convenient, especially if they have pin pads or fingerprint ...

Locked yourself out again? It might be time for a quick front door upgrade. DIY Playbook's Casey Finn shows us how to ditch ...

Your front door lock is your first line of defense from the outside world. It’s also the piece of home security you use more than any other. If your lock hasn’t been replaced in a while—or if it’s the ...

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