What are you willing to give up for aesthetics? That’s the question when it comes to the Level Lock Pro, a premium, Matter-compatible smart lock that, from the outside, is nearly indistinguishable ...

A key that sticks a little more each week. A handle that jiggles when it didn't used to. Easy to shrug off. The classic "I'll get to it eventually" problem that never quite makes it to eventually.

A digital key standard from the folks that brought you Matter, Aliro introduces a universal system for smart locks.

No bulk or screen; looks like a regular lock from both sides of the door. Impressive design with the battery hidden inside the lock bolt. Great battery life. App is beautiful and easy to use. More ...

If you have your iPhone or Apple Watch with Home Key enabled, just walk up to the door and U400 unlocks. The new Aqara Smart Lock U400 deadbolt uses ultra-wideband technology to unlock your door ...

For the past two weeks, I’ve been unlocking my front door without ever touching a keypad, fingerprint reader, smartphone, or physical key, thanks to a new smart lock. It’s the first lock I’ve ...

Powered by wireless optical charging tech, Lockin's $1,300 V7 Max smart lock is a glimpse at the future of home security. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been ...

The Lockin V7 Max smart lock displayed among other smart locks at CES (Amy Skorheim for Engadget) Smart locks have a notable inconvenience: running out of power. Lockin, maker of vein-recognition ...

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 4, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Lockin, opens new tab, the #1 bestselling vein recognition smart lock brand worldwide, announced the launch of the first-ever vein recognition smart ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. As if our smartphones were not already central to our lives, a new ...

My sister got locked out of her house for the third time in six months last spring. She called from her porch, frustrated and embarrassed, waiting for a locksmith to charge $200 for ten minutes of ...

I’ve seen plenty of smart home automation tech over the past few years, but once in a while, a real standout product rises to the top. For me, solid products are those that are functionally simple, ...