In the U.S., a burglary occurs every 18 seconds, and about a third of burglars enter through the front door. It’s no wonder that smart home technology, specifically that dealing with home security ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

A simple way to upgrade your security system or add to your smart gadgets in the home is to invest in a smart lock. It allows you to keep track of who is locking and unlocking your doors, give ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

From industry staples like Kwikset, Schlage and Yale to startups like August and Poly-Control, the smart lock market is quickly gaining ground. What separates these brainiacs from your standard front ...

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The Proscenic Smart Lock L60 delivers more convenience features than you might expect from such an inexpensive smart deadbolt (be aware that Wi-Fi connectivity costs extra). But if you have high ...

Renters do not control the building, but they can still control how safe it feels inside their own front door. With a few ...

Building a solid home security system requires multiple products working in tandem, though not all upgrades need to fall into the high-tech category. For example ...

Smart locks that supplement or replace your front door deadbolt do much more than lock and unlock your door without a key. Most smart locks (and all of the locks on our top picks list) let you receive ...