Category: Smart Locks

Level locks are some of our favorite smart home security products for the simple reason that they don’t look like smart locks. Unlike so much of the competition, there’s no massive box…

Smart entry locks are the biggest improvement to home security since the lock-and-key system was invented more than a thousand years ago. In many cases, smart locks dispense with physical keys altogether…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Palm vein scanner works especially well Robust multi-user support Reasonably priced Cons Still has some kinks to work out Troubleshooting notifications required multiple days of tech…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Unlocks almost instantly after recognizing an enrolled palm Never failed to recognize a palm Local data storage means it can operate without a Wi-Fi connection Removable,…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very inexpensive Smooth hardware operation Lots of user management options Cons Very rocky physical setup Limited advanced setting options Scanners (especially the fingerprint scanner) aren’t the…

Talk to the palm! That’s the idea behind a growing number of smart locks that can read your palm rather than your fingerprint, and budget smart home manufacturer Wyze has just announced…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 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 Cons No…

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Smooth, hiccup-free physical operation Easier installation than prior iterations Much better PIN support, with 250 available Z-Wave and Wi-Fi bridge options available Cons Very large proportions…

TechHive Editors Choice At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Looks like an ordinary deadbolt   Can be incorporated into any smart home ecosystem   Wide variety of lock/unlock methods, including touch, fobs,…

Smart entry locks are the biggest improvement to home security since the lock-and-key system was invented more than a thousand years ago. In many cases, smart locks dispense with physical keys altogether…