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Which smart door locks are worth it

The house key is one of those things you often search for when your hands are full. Smart locks promise relief here and aim ...
Kwikset today announced the Aura Reach, a smart lock that offers Matter over Thread and Bluetooth connectivity. With Matter, ...
Aliro, the smart lock standard expected to be released in 2026, will let us open doors just by tapping our smart phones and ...
The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to ...
The U400 ($269.99) is the first to support Apple’s Home Key’s hands-free unlocking. This uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) ...
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 ...
Philips just launched a slew of new products, headlined by the Philips Home Access 5000 Series Palm Recognition Smart Lock. The device works not just with a physical key, PIN code, or Philips mobile ...
With button-controlled locking from inside the door, and Auto-Unlock via smartphone location as you approach the door, this lock does away with the need for keys completely. The concept of fumbling ...
I never understood the buzz behind smart locks until I got my first—and now, similar to how I rarely carry cash anymore, keys in my pockets have become a thing of the past. There are many different ...
The Aqara Smart Lock U300 is a reminder that not all smart locks are deadbolts. The U300 is a lever-style lock that works with a spring latch. While spring latches aren’t considered as secure as ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. Forget your finger, with its Smart Lock D2 Pro, TCL wants you to ...
Wi-Fi-enhanced smart locks were made for those prone to forgetting their keys at the worst moments—for instance, with kids or melting ice cream in tow—as they offer access through an app, a keypad or ...