We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing door locks can be more challenging than you might think. Most modern doors are quite thin, and it's all too easy to accidentally ...

As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

The Lockly Duo effectively combines a latch and deadbolt in a single smart unit, but the resulting device is enormous and—a bit wonky. Most smart locks come in the form of a deadbolt, though you’ll ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $99 SwitchBot Lock is the first smart door lock I’ve tested that doesn’t replace any part of your existing ...

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 ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...