Home security has come a long way, from the traditional padlocks to smart home locks. Modern smart locks, such as video doorbells and fingerprint access, have proven more efficient, convenient, and ...

Before disassembling anything on your door, you should check a few things. Make sure your door closes easily and all the way. If you need to give it an extra shove or pull up or down on hinges, a ...

In this video, I install a Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt to expand my collection of home automated devices. The installation also includes a matching entry door handle and a Ring Smart Doorbell ...

Overview: Retrofit smart locks can upgrade your existing door’s lock mechanism without changing the door or any external ...

Ever found yourself fumbling for your keys in the rain, only to drop them in the dark? Ever wished to let your house helps into your home without giving them a physical key? Have you ever questioned ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he learned how to ...

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 ...

This article first appeared in the August 2021 issue of Security Business magazine. When sharing, don’t forget to mention Security Business magazine on LinkedIn and @SecBusinessMag on Twitter. The ...

As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

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 ...

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, ...