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.

The cross-platform protocol will bring NFC and UWB unlocking to more smart locks and support both Apple and Android devices. The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first ...

Smart locks, strangely enough, are one of the best entry points into home automation. They add function and style to something every house has: a front door. Locks designed to work with voice ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart Locks are slowly becoming must-have options for smart home fans. They offer the typical deadbolt security of a regular lock while giving ...

Locks operated with keys were first invented 4,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. These locks were far simpler than today's, but their operating principles were the same. Is it any wonder that most of ...

Affordable and easy to use, August takes our number one spot for the best smart lock on the market today. Yale Smart home-centric and feature-packed, Yale takes our number two spot. Schlage ...

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