Smart locks are an increasingly common sight around neighborhoods. These gadgets bring some modern amenities to your front door, letting you eschew your traditional key to operate your deadbolt with a ...

The Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock is a well-made smart lock that concentrates on the most important tasks, but some will find its price tag a bit high for its limited feature set. Schlage ...

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A smart lock offers the benefits of a conventional deadbolt without the need to carry a physical key. Instead, many smart locks have keypads for PINs and/or electronic keys, where the “key” lives in ...

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 ...

It used to be that to get into your home, you needed a key. If you lost that key, you either had to call a locksmith (or maybe your landlord) or break into your own home. If you happened to be 10-year ...

Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a fingerprint. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with ...

Lock and unlock your door with your voice or an app Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Smart locks provide you with more ways to access your home without keys, and help you make sure your entryways are ...

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Smart entry locks are the biggest improvement to home security since the lock-and-key system was invented more than a thousand years ago. In many cases, smart locks dispense with physical keys ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he ...