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 ...

Improving your smart home takes more than connection to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and bolster the ...

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 ...

The best smart locks in 2024 offer enhanced security and convenience, giving homeowners peace of mind with advanced features and easy access control. Sebastian Scholz Nuki/ Unsplash Tired of juggling ...

Home security has come a long way, from the traditional padlocks to smart home locks. Modern smart locks, such as video doorbells and fingerprint access, have proven more efficient, convenient, and ...

Schlage combines excellent quality with useful smart features, like many of our top picks. Other CNET experts and I have tested nearly 30 popular smart lock options to narrow them down to the latest ...

Almost everyone has experienced fumbling for keys in the dark, misplacing a set right before leaving the house, or worrying about who might have a copy. Traditional keys come with real drawbacks. They ...

Wi-Fi-enhanced smart locks were made for those prone to forgetting their keys at the worst moments—for instance, with kids or melting ice cream in tow—as they offer access through an app, a keypad or ...

In your aim to achieve enhanced home security and convenience, smart locks have emerged as a go-to innovation you could try. These devices protect your home against intrusions and add a layer of smart ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...