While it has plenty of compelling features, Aqara’s latest retorfit smart lock is a few firmware updates short of being ready for for prime time. Aqara’s smart lock enters its second generation with ...

Smart locks are an important part of any smart home. Not only do they give you useful features like the ability to unlock the door with a passcode or remotely with your smartphone, but they’re the ...

The Defiant Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt is a simple smart lock, with the features most users want. It looks great, with a clean, smart design. It’s easy to install, with clear instructions and all the screws ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You might not think of door locks when you hear the name Eufy: The company is most well-known for its robotic vacuums, though it makes a growing array of smart home gear. But its new Eufy Smart Lock ...

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 ...

Kudos to Proscenic for stuffing this lock with features and keeping its price down, but numerous operational problems need to be addressed. We’ve reviewed several other Proscenic-brand smart home ...

Philips is one of the most popular brands when it comes to smart home devices. With the Philips Fingerprint Door Lock you can not only save big but ensure some security around the house. It has an ...

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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A new partnership with Yale and August brings smart lock control to Ecobee’s video doorbell and security system.