Compare security, reliability, access options and failure points before deciding how smart locks fit into a broader home security setup.

Kwikset and other major door-lock brands have built plenty of smart locks that replace traditional mechanical units, but in many situations you don't want to chuck the existing hardware. In apartment ...

If you’re deep into HomeKit like me, you know how convenient it can be for home automation. One of the most exciting smart home security additions for me in the past few years is Home Key from Apple, ...

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 ...

Aqara's Smart Door Lock may be one of the first door locks to support Apple's Home Key, but it may be a while before it is sold in the United States, if ever. The Aqara Smart Door Lock A100 Zigbee has ...

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When I’m asked about smart home gadgets, I typically suggest people start at their front door, such as with a video doorbell or smart lock. Smart locks, in particular, are an obvious first step (and ...

Smart locks are an increasingly common sight around neighborhoods. These gadgets bring some modern amenities to your front door, letting you eschew your traditional key to operate your deadbolt with a ...

The Kwikset Convert 914 ZW500 is part of the Door Locks test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Retrofit Smart Lock models like the Convert 914 ZW500 are rated on multiple criteria, such ...

The new $249 deadbolt from Amazon's Ring is due to ship early next year, featuring a small dial that can be cranked to revive a dead battery. Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff tells ...

At CES 2022 this week, lock manufacturer Schlage announced it is launching the first lock in North America to support Apple’s Home Key. The Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt is an updated ...

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 ...