Ever seen a lock with a round key and thought what wizardry it is? That’s a tubular lock, although some folks call it an Ace, ...

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, ...

Smart locks that supplement or replace your front door deadbolt do much more than lock and unlock your door without a key. Most smart locks (and all of the locks on our top picks list) let you receive ...

Compared with standard locks, keyless locks are more convenient and secure. There are no physical keys to lose or would be thieves to copy. Nor is there an open keyway to pick from the outside. These ...

A smart lock offers the benefits of a conventional deadbolt without the need to carry a physical key. Instead, many smart locks have keypads for PINs and/or electronic keys, where the “key” lives in ...

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Padlocks are portable locking devices that we all learned about as kids to secure our school lockers, bikes, and other valuables. They come in an infinite number of configurations and are controlled ...

Back in 2021, Apple announced a new HomeKit feature called “home keys,” an iOS-friendly twist on managing the smart locks protecting your home. There was just one little problem: no smart locks were ...