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Which smart door locks are worth it

The house key is one of those things you often search for when your hands are full. Smart locks promise relief here and aim ...
I picked Aqara’s Smart Lock U400 and Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum as the overall best smart home gadgets from CES 2026 ...
The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ...
Finding and installing the right keyless door lock depends on whether you already have smart home security, your Wi-Fi ...
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 ...
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My sister got locked out of her house for the third time in six months last spring. She called from her porch, frustrated and embarrassed, waiting for a locksmith to charge $200 for ten minutes of ...
I’ve seen plenty of smart home automation tech over the past few years, but once in a while, a real standout product rises to the top. For me, solid products are those that are functionally simple, ...
The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...
Baldin Hardware and Level Home have collaborated to launch a new line of invisible smart locks. The Baldwin Engineered with Level collection blends Baldwin’s design expertise with Level’s smart lock ...
The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...
The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. is a senior reporter who’s ...