Trust me, you don’t need this smart lock feature – you should focus on these ones instead ...

Lock and unlock your door with your voice or an app Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Smart locks provide you with more ways to access your home without keys, and help you make sure your entryways are ...

SwitchBot, which made its bones with a tiny button-pressing smart home robot, loves a niche. Sure, it makes its share of ...

Why is access control credentialing so hard? Most access control problems are not really about locks. They are about ...

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There is no better smart lock on the market, but buyers will need a Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi bridge to control it remotely via the internet. Even with that bridge, it’s easier to integrate the Level Lock+ ...

A lock calibration override option would be useful Motion detection sometimes delayed by a couple of seconds SD card for storage not included Currently only offered in black We may receive a ...

If you’re willing to get in the weeds a bit, Smonet’s smart deadbolt is a reasonable and affordable Bluetooth lock with a Wi-Fi option. Smonet isn’t a household name, but I was surprised to find that ...

Earlier this year, we tested the Level Lock, a hidden smart lock that works with HomeKit to keep your door connected and looking inconspicuous. The design of the smart deadbolt is innovative and the ...

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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Most smart lock makers need to throw some big ‘ol scare quotes around the ‘smart’ branding, because a lock that remains permanently locked when you forget to charge its battery doesn’t actually seem ...