The new $249 deadbolt from Amazon's Ring is due to ship early next year, featuring a small dial that can be cranked to revive a dead battery. Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff tells ...

You walk up to your front door with both hands full. No fumbling for keys, no tapping a code, no fingerprint scan. The door just unlocks. That’s what Ultra-Wideband (UWB) smart locks do, and 2026 is ...

The Schlage Sense Pro combines multiple new smart lock technologies and a cutting-edge design to make it one of the most impressive available. A smart home hub is required for more advanced Matter ...

When I’m asked about smart home gadgets, I typically suggest people start at their front door, such as with a video doorbell or smart lock. Smart locks, in particular, are an obvious first step (and ...

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 ...

I’ve tested a lot of really great smart locks on the pricier end (like the Schlage Sense Pro), but the entry-level space has plenty of quality options, too. Between our best smart locks and best ...

If you’ve ever struggled to pull out your key from the bottom of your handbag while juggling groceries and kids, worried about how the pet sitter is going to get in while you’re on vacation or rushed ...

Smart locks are an increasingly common sight around neighborhoods. These gadgets bring some modern amenities to your front door, letting you eschew your traditional key to operate your deadbolt with a ...

Ring, the Amazon-owned video doorbell maker, is entering a new market: smart locks. Ring’s new device isn’t exactly a copy-and-paste of the other locks already on the market, however, as it tackles a ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of the most convenient ways to unlock my front door. I can come home, press my iPhone or Apple ...