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A smart lock is a connected home device that uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to replace traditional keys, letting you lock or unlock your door with a tap on your phone or a quick voice command. Many models ...

Quick setup, hassle-free entry, and a killer app—that’s all I could ask for (and no more than I wanted) from a smart lock.

The true definition of set it and forget it.

Upgrading your traditional lock to a smart lock is a great way to bring futuristic security to your front door. These gadgets allow you to interact with your lock using a password, fingerprint, ...

Smart locks have become a cornerstone of home security, seamlessly blending convenience and technology. With a plethora of options available, finding the ideal smart lock can be a daunting task, but ...

Maintaining a truly smart home takes more than simply connecting to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and ...

The Aqara Smart Lock U300 isn’t a deadbolt but rather a lever lock. This opens the door for a different use case than the usual, but some quirks and bugs prevent us from giving it an enthusiastic ...

For the past two weeks, I’ve been unlocking my front door without ever touching a keypad, fingerprint reader, smartphone, or physical key, thanks to a new smart lock. It’s the first lock I’ve ...

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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 ...

It's security you can control in new ways, right from your phone or voice assistant A smart lock is a connected home device that uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to replace traditional keys, letting you lock ...