August's line of retrofit smart locks make it easy to bring your front door into your smart home. The newest model, the $250 August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, is the smallest yet and it's also smarter than its ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing door locks can be more challenging than you might think. Most modern doors are quite thin, and it's all too easy to accidentally ...

As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

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It used to be that to get into your home, you needed a key. If you lost that key, you either had to call a locksmith (or maybe your landlord) or break into your own home. If you happened to be 10-year ...

This budget retrofit kit is a less exciting, but reasonable, way to turn any deadbolt into a smart lock. Like the August Smart Lock, the Kwikset Kevo Convert is designed to convert your existing ...

Can you DIY a smart lock or do you need to hire a locksmith? I'm breaking down all the costs you should know about. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with ...

Smart door locks are not exactly new, but Xiaomi’s latest takes a refreshingly practical approach. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock is rolling out in more regions across the globe, bringing easy ...

This retrofit lock fixes nearly all the problems we encountered with SwitchBot’s previous smart lock; what’s more, modest but important upgrades make it a serious contender in the space. You can count ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he ...

Half a year after its debut, the Level Lock+ continues to stand out amongst the competition for its unique, minimalistic design, and ease of installation. Level Home’s smart lock is also one of just a ...