Before disassembling anything on your door, you should check a few things. Make sure your door closes easily and all the way. If you need to give it an extra shove or pull up or down on hinges, a ...

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

As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

Xiaomi has released the Self-Install Smart Lock, a retrofit device that attaches to existing door locks without requiring drilling or permanent modifications. The lock mounts over standard cylinders ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. SwitchBot, the company that makes tiny robotic fingers to press your switches for you, is branching further into ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many front doors have two locking mechanisms — a deadbolt and a knob or level. There are now many smart deadbolts that allow you to use ...

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 ...

Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...