The SwitchBot lock effectively turns any lock into a smart lock with a minimum of fuss, and inexpensive accessories make it an even better value. Installing a smart lock isn’t for everybody. Whether ...

It was Arthur C. Clark who said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” I think about that saying whenever I run across a gadget that really impresses me with a ...

Kudos to Proscenic for stuffing this lock with features and keeping its price down, but numerous operational problems need to be addressed. We’ve reviewed several other Proscenic-brand smart home ...

・2.4GHz Wi‑Fi adapter onboard—no hub or bridge needed ・Triple-A BHMA and ANSI Grade 1 certifications ・Buttons provide tactile feedback ・Supports up to 250 PINs ・No support for Apple Home or Matter ・No ...

There is no better smart lock on the market, but buyers will need a Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi bridge to control it remotely via the internet. Even with that bridge, it’s easier to integrate the Level Lock+ ...

I've been renting most of my life until very recently, and if the SwitchBot Lock Pro had been around for all those years, I probably wouldn't have locked myself out as much or dropped stuff on my ...

The Aqara Smart Lock U300 isn’t a deadbolt but rather a lever lock. This opens the door for a different use case than the usual, but some quirks and bugs prevent us from giving it an enthusiastic ...

David Murphy was formerly the Senior Technology Editor at Lifehacker. Across his 15+ year career in technology journalism, his reviews and how-to guides have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall ...