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 ...

Q: My front door needs updating. I am thinking of updating the locks, so how do I switch out my old lock for a new one? A: There are plenty of easy-to-install keyed and passage lock sets, and any ...

Smart locks come in all shapes and sizes. Some models have their own deadbolt hardware, while others, like the second-generation Apple HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock, retrofit to a wide variety of ...

Home security has come a long way, from the traditional padlocks to smart home locks. Modern smart locks, such as video doorbells and fingerprint access, have proven more efficient, convenient, and ...

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To add to the all-around security of your home, add deadbolt locks to your front, side and back doors. A cylinder deadbolt, operated by a key from the outside and a thumb turn from the inside, is a ...

As the husband of a hospital worker and father of an infant, I’m constantly disinfecting everything around our home because of the coronavirus, especially the door knobs after my wife gets home from ...

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You might not think of door locks when you hear the name Eufy: The company is most well-known for its robotic vacuums, though it makes a growing array of smart home gear. But its new Eufy Smart Lock ...

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Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...

THE FRONT DOOR: It keeps bad people out, it lets good people in. It protects, it welcomes, but if you’ve ever been away from home and had to race back to unlock it for a needy guest, dog walker or ...