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 cross-platform protocol will bring NFC and UWB unlocking to more smart locks and support both Apple and Android devices. The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Powered by ultra-wideband, the next generation of smart locks will turn your phone into a key — that you never ...

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 ...

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A high score means the lock offers features like auto-lock, auto-unlock, and custom keycodes. A top-scoring model makes it easier to come and go or let others in remotely. A high score means the lock ...

・2.4GHz Wi‑Fi adapter onboard—no hub or bridge needed ・Triple-A BHMA and ANSI Grade 1 certifications ・Buttons provide tactile feedback ・Supports up to 250 PINs ・No support for Apple Home or Matter ・No ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thanks to advances in technology, getting locked out of your home can be a problem from a bygone era. Smart home automation has negated the ...

I never understood the buzz behind smart locks until I got my first—and now, similar to how I rarely carry cash anymore, keys in my pockets have become a thing of the past. There are many different ...

So you want a smart lock. Maybe you want to lock your door without leaving the bed, or maybe you prefer key codes instead of keeping track of physical keys. Smart locks are great for these things, but ...

About a year ago, I traveled home to see my mother and was met with a strange new addition to my childhood home: All of the doors now had smart locks on them (she quickly registered my fingerprint to ...