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 ...

The GDPR-compliant Nuki Smart Lock has arrived in the United States, and it'll upgrade the security of your Apple Smart home ...

These smart locks make it easy to bring your door online and manage it from anywhere. After testing the best smart locks on the market, these are my favorites.

You can leave your keys on the kitchen table now. A smart lock promises to notice you arriving, open with a tap, and keep bad ...

The $129.99 Abode Lock works with existing deadbolts, so you don't have to replace your lock. Abode's smart home security system just got better with a new $129.99 smart lock that fits over your ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet.

Traditional mechanical lock vs Smart electronic lock? This is a time when we are abandoning physical mechanical locks and keys, and embracing biometric keys and electronic locks. But the revolution ...

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Smart technology arrives at your doorstep with new front door security systems from August Home. While the original August Smart Lock let you lock and unlock your door via your smartphone, the new ...

Wyze’s $20 security camera is already among the most inexpensive smart home gadgets on the market, and now the company is hoping to shake up a new category with its budget smart lock. Slated to go on ...

The August Keypad is a great addition to any HomeKit-equipped August smart lock, including the recent Wi-Fi-connected model, and offers another physical way to control your security. There are quite a ...

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