Can you DIY a smart lock or do you need to hire a locksmith? I'm breaking down all the costs you should know about. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how ...

The Lockin V7 Max receives power wirelessly from an infrared transmitter to keep its battery fully charged all the time.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The home is getting increasingly smart, and more and more new devices are getting smart connectivity. But not everyone wants to replace the ...

The ability to access NFC means that you can either use a physical card to unlock a door, or import a key card into your ...

The smart locks launched at CES 2026 feature batteries that you'll never have to replace and smarter ways of unlocking your ...

When it comes to smart locks, all models essentially fall into two categories. The first category will be familiar to most people, as these are traditional smart locks built to replace your existing ...

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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 ...

This oversize clone of the August Pro works just as well, and costs a fraction of the price. A smart lock that got its start via an Indiegogo campaign that raised nearly $270,000, the new Bosma Aegis ...

Eufy’s fingerprint-reading smart lock needs refinement to become one of our top picks. Eufy Security—Anker’s sub-brand spanning just about everything from video doorbells and security cameras to baby ...

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 ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...