A simple way to upgrade your security system or add to your smart gadgets in the home is to invest in a smart lock. It allows you to keep track of who is locking and unlocking your doors, give ...

Whether you’re looking for a simple and secure upgrade, need a model that can accommodate multiple users, or want a lock that fits seamlessly into a larger smart-home system, there’s an option here ...

Forget keys! The best smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer ...

Home security has advanced far beyond padlocks and deadbolts. Today, smart locks offer convenience and remote control, but ...

SwitchBot, which made its bones with a tiny button-pressing smart home robot, loves a niche. Sure, it makes its share of ...

CES 2026 took place last week, and it kicked off the year with new and upcoming smart home launches, particularly in the smart lock space. The best model from the event is the Lockin V7 Max, a mortise ...

Yale, which features on our top recommendations for smart locks, has long had a close relationship with Google Nest, which is seen in products like the aptly-named Nest x Yale Lock. Now, the home ...

Convincing your elderly relatives to adopt home security technology can be difficult enough, but what do you choose when they're interested? Aging in place means giving senior relatives as much ...

The free and open-source smart home platform Home Assistant got another vote of confidence today, with the IoT manufacturer Xthings announcing that its Ultraloq U-Bolt series of Z-Wave smart deadbolts ...

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 ...