Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet.

Smart locks come in all shapes and sizes. Some models have their own deadbolt hardware, while others, like the second-generation Apple HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock, retrofit to a wide variety of ...

Before disassembling anything on your door, you should check a few things. Make sure your door closes easily and all the way. If you need to give it an extra shove or pull up or down on hinges, a ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

Smart locks vary widely in terms of which smart home ecosystems they work with. Before you buy, make sure you have read this ...

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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 ...

There might be ghouls and goblins knocking at your door this Halloween, so investing in smart security lets you monitor any prospective pranksters, as well as more serious threats. I'm PCMag's ...

A smart lock is more than just a convenient way to start stringing together a smart home. It's another method for managing your household even when you can't be there. The smart lock lets you know who ...

Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...

THE FRONT DOOR: It keeps bad people out, it lets good people in. It protects, it welcomes, but if you’ve ever been away from home and had to race back to unlock it for a needy guest, dog walker or ...