Google Smart Lock is a fancy bit of engineering that works across a variety of Google and Android platforms. When enabled and properly customized, it lets your devices automatically unlock in a ...

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.

Smart locks have allowed us to ditch the keys and unlock our front doors via our phones for years. But while smart locks can be quite convenient, especially if they have pin pads or fingerprint ...