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Home security has come a long way, from the traditional padlocks to smart home locks. Modern smart locks, such as video doorbells and fingerprint access, have proven more efficient, convenient, and ...

So you want a smart lock. Maybe you want to lock your door without leaving the bed, or maybe you prefer key codes instead of keeping track of physical keys. Smart locks are great for these things, but ...

It used to be that to get into your home, you needed a key. If you lost that key, you either had to call a locksmith (or maybe your landlord) or break into your own home. If you happened to be 10-year ...

Investing in smart locks and home automation systems is the best decision for homebuyers, real estate agents, and builders. These devices render highly advanced abilities that are hardly accomplished ...

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

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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 ...

Amazon's Big Spring Sale might be over, but the home security deals are still going strong, including discounts on Level smart locks. When not writing up the best deals for CNET readers, Amber ...

We used to live in a simpler time when the biggest security threat to a home was a hidden key under a fake rock that looked ...

The Alfred DB2S isn’t much of a visual departure from the manufacturer’s earlier offerings, but it does offer some attractive new features, including a rechargeable battery and RFID support. Be ...

CES 2026 took place last week, and it kicked off the year with new and upcoming smart home launches, particularly in the smart lock space. The best model from the event is the Lockin V7 Max, a mortise ...