I ditched smart locks, and I don't regret it.

Locking up your home doesn’t have to involve fumbling for keys anymore. Smart door locks have become a popular home upgrade, ...

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 ...

Smart locks offer app-based features for deadbolts, retrofits, levers and more: Here's how you should choose the right one. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, ...

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 ...

Smart locks have turned the door into a network endpoint. Here''s how access control bridges physical and digital security - and the new risks it creates.

Building a solid home security system requires multiple products working in tandem, though not all upgrades need to fall into the high-tech category. For example, switching out your front door’s ...

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...

Smart locks let you unlock your door with your phone, fingerprint or a simple code—plus, many can lock themselves behind you for additional peace of mind. To find the best smart locks for all sorts of ...

The main principle of this circuit is that the door lock opens only when the buttons in series are pressed at a time. We can use it to lock the doors and for other security purposes. This article ...