Locks come in a variety of types and designs to meet a wide range of security needs. While many locks use a simple key-and-tumbler design, some locks use technology that is significantly more advanced ...

Multiple editors have tested and appreciate the Schlage Encode for its ease of use and installation.

As noted in both our Level Bolt and Level Lock – Touch reviews, one of the appealing characteristics of these smart locks is that they look like ordinary and unassuming deadbolts. In fact, the Level ...

There are tons of smart locks on the market right now, but none seem to cater to apartment-dwellers or those who don’t want to rip out their existing deadbolt just to add a smart lock to their smart ...

Level makes some of our current favorite smart locks, in both the retrofit and full-replacement categories. Their appeal lies in their attractive design, and they look nothing like the bulky smart ...

Yale released the Approach retrofit smart lock last month — the first-ever retrofit lock from the popular company. This month it’s following up with the Yale Keypad Touch, a wireless accessory that ...

LAS VEGAS (January 8, 2019) – The Kwikset® brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division introduces its first-ever Wi-Fi smart locks at CES 2019. Joining the brand’s ...

I’ve been using Abode as my security system for over four years at this point. Even when I built a new house in 2022, I decided to choose Abode once again despite being able to pick from anything. It ...

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. SwitchBot’s latest smart lock and ...

After the adoption of Aliro 1.0, Nuki, a well-known European manufacturer, emerges from hiding. However, many questions ...

Scientists have created a keypad lock a single molecule in size. This lock only activates when exposed to the correct password, a sequence of chemicals and light. Researchers suggest their device ...