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

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If you’ve ever struggled to pull out your key from the bottom of your handbag while juggling groceries and kids, worried about how the pet sitter is going to get in while you’re on vacation or rushed ...

The Proscenic Smart Lock L60 delivers more convenience features than you might expect from such an inexpensive smart deadbolt (be aware that Wi-Fi connectivity costs extra). But if you have high ...

The Xiaomi Ecological Chain has just launched a new product for home security. It is the Aqara smart door lock NFC card, which is priced at 49 Yuan (roughly 7 US Dollars). The Aqara smart door lock ...

As its name implies, this smart lock scans the veins in your hands instead of your fingerprint to unlock your door—and it works pretty well. You probably know TCL as the producer of lower-cost TVs, ...

Earlier this year, we tested the Level Lock, a hidden smart lock that works with HomeKit to keep your door connected and looking inconspicuous. The design of the smart deadbolt is innovative and the ...

Your efforts to make your home smart aren’t limited to the indoors. In addition to home security cameras and video doorbells, you can beef up your home security and a house's overall smarts with a few ...

The new Matter-enabled smart lock from Level offers solid protection and app-based smarts, all hidden neatly away in a standard deadbolt design. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of ...

Smart home device maker Aqara today announced the launch of the Smart Lock U200, its latest HomeKit-compatible lock option. The U200 has a number of smart features, including compatibility with home ...

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