The smart lock market has long overlooked a significant demographic: renters and homeowners unable to modify their existing locks. The first SwitchBot Lock, released in 2022, aimed to fill that gap ...

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This pricey lock supports both Wi-Fi and Matter connections, and while Matter improves battery life, it also removes some key features. Matter over Thread continues to work its way into the smart lock ...

The new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes. The first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 2025 Level ...

Homeowners are giving devices that strike a mix of strong security, daily convenience, and elegant design as top priorities as smart home technologies develop. One outstanding premium smart lock ...

If you're looking for an affordable and easy way to make your front door smart, the SwitchBot Lock Pro might be just the solution. The SwitchBot Lock Pro is the upgraded version of the original Lock, ...

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This petite retrofit smart lock is a discreet choice for just about any environment, though it’s incredibly loud and its app drags. Nuki has been producing smart locks for Europeans since 2015 and is ...

The newly launched Aqara U400 is the first — and so far only — smart lock with Ultra Wideband Home Key support, and after using it for the past month, I don't think I can go back. I firmly believe ...

I never thought smart home tech was for me. Maybe that’s because my introduction to it was largely centered around my friends incessantly yelling “Hey Google!” whenever they wanted a light turned on ...

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