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Locked yourself out again? It might be time for a quick front door upgrade. DIY Playbook's Casey Finn shows us how to ditch the keys for a smart lock using just a single tool.

Smart locks come in all shapes and sizes. Some models have their own deadbolt hardware, while others, like the second-generation Apple HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock, retrofit to a wide variety of ...

Smart home security is one of the hardest things to get started on, though smart security cameras have recently started making installation a lot easier. Smart door locks, however, still present a ...

We all value our security these days, and if your home doesn't have deadbolts on the entry doors, you should consider installing them. They really can make access to your home by a thief much more ...

We're seeing an increasing number of "smart" locks that are installed over top of a door's existing old-school lock. This means that they protrude from the door, looking a bit gawky and potentially ...

If you’ve found yourself at your door juggling grocery bags, boxes and baby while fruitlessly searching your pockets for those darn keys, smart locks can get you in. They work through a Bluetooth or ...

February 1, 2024 – Abode Systems today announces the launch and availability of the Abode Lock. This simple-to-install device transforms any latch-style deadbolt into a smart lock and provides users ...

The Lockly Duo effectively combines a latch and deadbolt in a single smart unit, but the resulting device is enormous and—a bit wonky. Most smart locks come in the form of a deadbolt, though you’ll ...

Extra hardware to set up and a slightly buggy calibration experience left us less than impressed with this retrofit lock. If your smart lock upgrade must be a retrofit that leaves your exterior ...

CES 2020, LAS VEGAS (January 6, 2020) – The Array By Hampton® suite of smart home products will add a new deadbolt designed to help renters establish their own “smart apartment.” The new Array By ...