If your smart lock is connected to a voice assistant, be sure to use a PIN to unlock it with voice commands. It's a stretch, but it is possible to create workarounds with IFTTT to avoid using the PIN.

Smart locks that supplement or replace your front door deadbolt do much more than lock and unlock your door without a key. Most smart locks (and all of the locks on our top picks list) let you receive ...

Hot on the heels of launching the first Wi-Fi HaLow security camera, DIY smart home security company Abode is leaning into Wi-Fi as its primary smart home protocol with the arrival of its first smart ...

Having one of the best smart locks at the front of your door means you can have keyless entry for anyone entering your home, so no more panicking if you forgot your keys! For safety, you can change ...

A home improvement project doesn’t have to take hours or require multiple tools. Sometimes it can be a quick task that makes a big difference. Locking and unlocking the doors to our homes is part of ...

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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 ...

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The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. is a senior reporter who’s ...

Charlotte Pfahl, 68, prefers using an old-school mechanical key to access her New York City apartment. So when her landlord modernized the building and installed a smart lock in 2018, she and several ...