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A healthy inventory of biometric smart locks — with or without physical keys — can improve security for customers looking for the convenience of a fingerprint sensor.

A new generation of smart locks slated to debut this year will streamline the setup process and could keep down costs, which typically run into the hundreds of dollars. These new smart locks, ...

In an era where security and convenience are paramount, smart locks have emerged as a cutting-edge alternative for access ...

Why is access control credentialing so hard? Most access control problems are not really about locks. They are about ...

The Aqara U400 uses UWB to unlock your door before you even reach for the handle. It’s the hands-free Home Key experience ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $99 SwitchBot Lock is the first smart door lock I’ve tested that doesn’t replace any part of your existing ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart locks are becoming increasingly popular. These devices provide convenience and enhance the overall safety of a property. The locks have ...

If your smart lock is connected to a voice assistant, be sure to use a PIN to unlock it with voice commands. It's a stretch, but it is possible to create workarounds with IFTTT to avoid using the PIN.

You may be surprised to learn that long-range wireless power is here and if you have a Schlage smart lock it means you won't ever have to replace the batteries. Neat.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. SwitchBot, the company that makes tiny robotic fingers to press your switches for you, is branching further into ...

Ever have that nagging feeling you forgot to lock the front door, just as your head hits the pillow so you’re forced to get up and check? As you work to equip and expand your smart home, a smart lock ...