Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet.

Smart locks vary widely in terms of which smart home ecosystems they work with. Before you buy, make sure you have read this ...

How we keep our properties secure really hasn’t advanced that much in thousands of years. According to Pliny the Elder, the first key was used by Theodorus of Samos in the sixth century BC. Today, ...

Almost everyone has experienced fumbling for keys in the dark, misplacing a set right before leaving the house, or worrying about who might have a copy. Traditional keys come with real drawbacks. They ...

When I installed the SwitchBot Lock Pro on my front door last year, it quickly became one of my favorite smart home upgrades. It was renter-friendly, worked with my existing deadbolt, and – with the ...

A smart lock offers convenience to busy households, allowing you to unlock your door without reaching into your pocket for that elusive key. Many can be unlocked by the proximity of a smartphone or ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Powered by ultra-wideband, the next generation of smart locks will turn your phone into a key — that you never ...