To create your guest network, open the Google Home app on your mobile device, whether an iPhone or an Android device, as the ...

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

Launching at CES 2026, the Aura Reach is the latest smart lock from Kwikset and includes both Bluetooth and Matter-over-Thread for wide compatibility across platforms, including Apple Home.

The Lockin V7 Max smart lock displayed among other smart locks at CES (Amy Skorheim for Engadget) Smart locks have a notable inconvenience: running out of power. Lockin, maker of vein-recognition ...

Lockin is releasing the V7 Max smart lock this year, which is being unveiled at CES 2026. The smart lock features a unique charging technology that eliminates the need for disposable and rechargeable ...

I have tested many smart locks over the years. They all promise convenience but always fall short, with apps that look like they are stuck in 2013, poor battery life, and compatibility headaches. Avia ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Xiaomi has launched the Smart Door Lock 4 Pro Dual Camera Edition in China. This upgraded version builds on the Smart Door Lock 4 Pro that debuted earlier this year, adding improved hardware. It is ...

These days, the front door is constantly opening and closing–letting in family members, friends, neighbors, and helping hands. The latest smart lock from Level is the key to home security. It’s ...

Level has always impressed me with its smart locks that look just like normal home deadbolts, but house compact tech features include card-tapping access, app controls and Apple Home Key support. Its ...