The Abode Lock is well priced for a Wi-Fi-connected retrofit smart lock that comes with a Bluetooth keypad and fingerprint reader, but first impressions count for a lot, and our initial review unit ...

The SwitchBot lock effectively turns any lock into a smart lock with a minimum of fuss, and inexpensive accessories make it an even better value. Installing a smart lock isn’t for everybody. Whether ...

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

It was Arthur C. Clark who said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” I think about that saying whenever I run across a gadget that really impresses me with a ...

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 ...

Kudos to Proscenic for stuffing this lock with features and keeping its price down, but numerous operational problems need to be addressed. We’ve reviewed several other Proscenic-brand smart home ...

For the tech-phobic, Kwikset’s Halo is the simplest yet most complete smart lock available. Halo can be opened/operated via a PIN code, an app, or a standard physical key, for those naturally wary of ...

If you’re willing to get in the weeds a bit, Smonet’s smart deadbolt is a reasonable and affordable Bluetooth lock with a Wi-Fi option. Smonet isn’t a household name, but I was surprised to find that ...