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Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...

Your front door lock is your first line of defense from the outside world. It’s also the piece of home security you use more than any other. If your lock hasn’t been replaced in a while—or if it’s the ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Wyze's forum report on the latest breach includes an update ...

Compared with standard locks, keyless locks are more convenient and secure. There are no physical keys to lose or would be thieves to copy. Nor is there an open keyway to pick from the outside. These ...

SwitchBot has launched its new Lock Vision Series, introducing what it claims are the world’s first smart deadbolt locks with ...

This smart lock boasts a ton of excellent features—including a killer fingerprint reader—but be prepared for a challenging installation. U-tec’s Ultraloq U-Lock Pro is billed as “the ultimate 6-in-1 ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The sleek, Bluetooth-only Wyze Lock Bolt installs easily ...

When we reviewed the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro + Wi-Fi Bridge ($219.99) in 2020, we appreciated that it offered multiple ways to lock and unlock your door including with a keypad, a fingerprint scanner, ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Feeling safe and secure within your own home shouldn’t be a ...