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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, ...

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 ...

If you have a deadbolt installed on the front door of your home, you might be under the impression that you’re doing everything in your power to keep you and your family safe. But that might not be ...

We recently moved into an apartment and the door to our unit only had a keyed doorknob lock (push button inside). Not being comfortable with that minimal level of protection, we had a locksmith ...

The Defiant Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt is a simple smart lock, with the features most users want. It looks great, with a clean, smart design. It’s easy to install, with clear instructions and all the screws ...

This smart lock boasts a ton of excellent features—including a killer fingerprint reader—but be prepared for a challenging installation. U-tec’s Ultraloq U-Lock Pro is billed as “the ultimate 6-in-1 ...

Q: I own a single-family rental house. The new tenant wants me to install a dead-bolt lock on the door between the garage and the kitchen for additional safety. I have already put dead bolts on all ...

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 ...