We tested highly rated smart locks that feature connectivity, changeable codes, and fingerprint readers. Find out which ones ...

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The Bolt NFC Smart Lock enables fast, key-free entry with a simple tap using an iPhone, Apple Watch, or NFC-enabled Android ...

Doma Home debuts the first motorized door that works with Matter and uses mmWave and UWB tech to automatically open as you approach. Doma Home debuts the first motorized door that works with Matter ...

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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 ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...

For decades, a door lock was a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. Mechanical locks historically remained in service for 15-20 years, sometimes even more. You installed it ...

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The TCL D2 Pro is a futuristic take on the smart lock that feels leap years ahead in technology as it ditches the fingerprint scanner we’ve seen in recent years, for palm vein recognition that scans ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

The new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes. The first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 2025 Level ...