One of the best safety measures to take when living alone is to know when someone else is around. A traditional option is attaching a string of bells to your door handle, but we have more dependable ...

We regularly review the latest smart locks–deadbolts, most often–reporting our impression on their design, installation process, daily use, their related mobile app, and more. What we can’t tell you ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to home security devices, there are smart locks, security cameras, security systems, and, to an extent, video doorbells. What ...

At the RSAC 2025 security conference, we gleaned some useful, easy-to-follow tips to keep your network and data safe, no matter your skill level. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

You have the dog, the door chain, and the peephole, but what else can you do to make your home more secure against thieves?

Smart home technology promises convenience, efficiency, and peace of mind through connected security cameras, smart locks, and automated monitoring systems. But these same devices that are supposed to ...

I have tested many smart locks over the years. They all promise convenience but always fall short, with apps that look like they are stuck in 2013, poor battery life, and compatibility headaches. Avia ...

Today, Ecobee delivers a smarter home with new smart lock integration with leading smart lock brands Yale and August. ecobee Smart Security customers in the United States and Canada no longer need to ...

The Eufy Smart Lock E40 is outfitted with a 2K HDR camera with radar-powered motion detection and AI that renders it capable of recognizing familiar faces and then unlocking the deadbolt as they ...