House Digest on MSN

Keyless door lock: How to choose the right one for you (and how to install)

Finding and installing the right keyless door lock depends on whether you already have smart home security, your Wi-Fi ...
MUO on MSN

This Aqara smart lock is the one home upgrade you didn’t know you needed

When it comes to CES announcements, smart locks don’t often move the needle. Though how you lock your doors might not top the list of technological advancements, Aqara’s newest smart lock just might ...

I tested Apple’s hands-free Home Key — and it’s a big upgrade

The U400 ($269.99) is the first to support Apple’s Home Key’s hands-free unlocking. This uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) ...
Consumer Reports

Door Lock Buying Guide

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 ...
Techlicious

5 Best Smart Locks for Your Home

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 ...
The Verge

Schlage announces first Apple Home Key-compatible smart lock

At CES 2022 this week, lock manufacturer Schlage announced it is launching the first lock in North America to support Apple’s Home Key. The Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt is an updated ...
The New York Times

The Best Door Lock

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan ...
The New York Times

The Best Electronic Keypad Door Lock

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, ...
CNET

5 keys to using your smart lock safely

If your smart lock is connected to a voice assistant, be sure to use a PIN to unlock it with voice commands. It's a stretch, but it is possible to create workarounds with IFTTT to avoid using the PIN.
CNET

5 ways smart locks will change your life

Smart locks, strangely enough, are one of the best entry points into home automation. They add function and style to something every house has: a front door. Locks designed to work with voice ...
ABC News

Unlock your knowledge of locks and keys

— -- A crucial but unnoticed tool in our everyday lives, keys grant us access to protected valuables. This week's tools help you better understand the nature of locks and keys. SimpliciKey These ...