Home security has advanced far beyond padlocks and deadbolts. Today, smart locks offer convenience and remote control, but ...

The Aqara Smart Lock U300 is a reminder that not all smart locks are deadbolts. The U300 is a lever-style lock that works with a spring latch. While spring latches aren’t considered as secure as ...

I've been renting most of my life until very recently, and if the SwitchBot Lock Pro had been around for all those years, I probably wouldn't have locked myself out as much or dropped stuff on my ...

I’ve waited a decade to get a smart lock. Upon moving into a new apartment, the first thing I did was install the new Level Lock Pro. After a month of testing, it has been very much worth the wait.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The home is getting increasingly smart, and more and more new devices are getting smart connectivity. But not everyone wants to replace the ...

Over the years, I have seen smart locks evolve from single-connected devices to multi-controlled smart home security devices that integrate with a variety of smart home security systems, including ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With every passing year, smart home technology firmly roots itself into another part of your home and shows you the convenience behind ...

David Murphy was formerly the Senior Technology Editor at Lifehacker. Across his 15+ year career in technology journalism, his reviews and how-to guides have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall ...

Locks operated with keys were first invented 4,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. These locks were far simpler than today's, but their operating principles were the same. Is it any wonder that most of ...