A broken front door lock is the headache nobody needs. Whether it’s rust, wear and tear or even an attempted break-in, a broken deadbolt calls for repairs ASAP. But there’s a problem: You want a new ...

Can you DIY a smart lock or do you need to hire a locksmith? I'm breaking down all the costs you should know about. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how ...

If you aren't sure where to start with home security or smart home tech, a smart lock is one of my favorite entry points. I can control mine with an app, send over temporary passes to friends and set ...

Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...

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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 ...

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The Lockly Duo effectively combines a latch and deadbolt in a single smart unit, but the resulting device is enormous and—a bit wonky. Most smart locks come in the form of a deadbolt, though you’ll ...

For the tech-phobic, Kwikset’s Halo is the simplest yet most complete smart lock available. Halo can be opened/operated via a PIN code, an app, or a standard physical key, for those naturally wary of ...

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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 ...

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 ...