As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

I finally tried out the Smart Lock Pro from August Home, and I fully admit that before opening the box, I thought it was going to be a complicated installation. I was wrong. The August website said it ...

I’ve waited a decade to get a smart lock. Upon moving into a new apartment, the first thing I did was install the new Level Lock Pro. After a month of testing, it has been very much worth the wait.

So, I installed a smart lock today and it didn't kill me. See, I'm the kind of handy that requires several broken things and many trips to the hardware store; I really only have a basic level of home ...

Xiaomi has released the Self-Install Smart Lock, a retrofit device that attaches to existing door locks without requiring drilling or permanent modifications. The lock mounts over standard cylinders ...

Smart locks are an important part of any smart home. Not only do they give you useful features like the ability to unlock the door with a passcode or remotely with your smartphone, but they’re the ...

SwitchBot is a company that is founded on the principle of using smart technology that can be retrofitted to users' existing houses – so everyone can enjoy its benefits without having to invest in ...

I saw a smart lock at CES that solves the battery problem in a clever way ...

Looking to upgrade your home security in 2026? These are the best smart locks unveiled at CES, which you must consider before finalising.

Kudos to Proscenic for stuffing this lock with features and keeping its price down, but numerous operational problems need to be addressed. We’ve reviewed several other Proscenic-brand smart home ...