Along with the Sense Pro, Schlage also announced a new entry-level smart lock. The $199 Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt ...

A smart lock offers the benefits of a conventional deadbolt without the need to carry a physical key. Instead, many smart locks have keypads for PINs and/or electronic keys, where the “key ...

With its Home Access Smart Deadbolt 5000 Series, Philips joins the smart-lock club that lets you scan the vein patterns in your hand instead of a fingerprint to provide access to your home.

That goes for conventional deadbolts, electronic locks with keypads, and smart locks—those you can operate from a smartphone, smartwatch, or smart speaker. CR’s test results are unsettling ...

Philips Home Access also debuted its first Matter-compatible device, the 4000 Series Smart Deadbolt. This smart lock features Matter over Thread, allowing fast and reliable compatibility with ...

If you’re considering adding smart features to your front door, 2025 is shaping up to be an excellent year to do so.

Based on what CES presented, we saw several home security trends emerge for protecting property, family, and packages. With corresponding technology offering everything from better sensors to sleeker ...

Generally, there are two types of smart locks: full-on deadbolt replacements and deadbolt adapters. The former replaces your entire deadbolt, while the latter requires you to only swap out the ...

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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 ...

Some locks can even be placed over your door’s existing deadbolt assembly. Many smart locks also offer multiple lock and unlock methods, including fingerprint scanners, digitized keypads ...