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.

According to Xthings, NFC unlocking on Android works by setting the U Home app as the phone’s NFC handler, allowing it to “run as a lightweight background service to listen for NFC intents.” When you ...

If you’re prone to losing your house keys, a smart lock can not only provide easy and flexible ways to secure your home, but it can also control when someone can unlock your door. Based on weeks of ...

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 ...

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 ...

November 3, 2022: Level Lock has issued a statement regarding the LockPickingLaywer video. Find it below. After a back and forth about the company’s plans to support Apple’s Home Key feature, smart ...

Summer 2025 is here, and while it may feel like you can relax in these warm months, you should consider tightening up your home security practices and fixing any big mistakes that stand out. After all ...

At CES 2022 this week, lock manufacturer Schlage announced it is launching the first lock in North America to support Apple’s Home Key. The Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt is an updated ...