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Which smart door locks are worth it

Smart locks promise relief here and aim to make everyday life more convenient—without compromising security. They open the ...
Homeowners are choosing smart locks over electronic locks time and time again—in fact, more than 12 million households have already made the switch. As digital technology advances and homeowners adapt ...
Finding and installing the right keyless door lock depends on whether you already have smart home security, your Wi-Fi ...
New insights into how smart digital locks, biometric access, and connected door security systems are reshaping modern ...
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 ...
Compared with standard locks, keyless locks are more convenient and secure. There are no physical keys to lose or would be thieves to copy. Nor is there an open keyway to pick from the outside. These ...
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 ...
This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. At least one of your employees is bound to lose their ...
If you’ve ever struggled to pull out your key from the bottom of your handbag while juggling groceries and kids, worried about how the pet sitter is going to get in while you’re on vacation or rushed ...
Building a solid home security system requires multiple products working in tandem, though not all upgrades need to fall into the high-tech category. For example ...
Wi-Fi-enhanced smart locks were made for those prone to forgetting their keys at the worst moments—for instance, with kids or melting ice cream in tow—as they offer access through an app, a keypad or ...
Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...