Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The Schlage Sense Bluetooth Deadbolt is the first HomeKit-compatible smart lock. Here's our full review, straight from the CNET Smart Home. Ry Crist Former Senior Editor / Reviews - Labs Originally ...

The Marks Wireless Deadbolt Series combines the strength of a traditional deadbolt with advanced electronic access technology ...

TP-Link Systems Inc., a leader in networking and smart home solutions, has unveiled the Tapo DL100 Smart Deadbolt Door Lock. This latest addition to its award-winning Tapo smart home portfolio ...

The home automation sector's move to the mainstream has introduced consumers to innovative new products from startups and industry stalwarts alike, one being the Kevo lock from Kwikset, a ...

Four months ago, we called the August Smart Lock superb. I knew that sooner or later, I’d invite one into my home. I got my chance a few weeks ago with the August Connect dongle, a $50 add-on that ...

Smart lock maker Yale was an early player in the smart lock market and remains a strong competitor, offering a wide selection of locks and door hardware. As its name states, the Yale Assure Lock 2 Key ...

Smart locks offer convenient, key-free access to your home, whether by code, by app, by proximity or by the touch of your finger. There are keyless options, Bluetooth options, locks that fit on your ...

Learn More › With the help of clever new technologies, keyless door locks are designed to make everyday life easier and safer. To see for ourselves, we decided to test a few of the best ones on the ...

Maintaining a truly smart home takes more than simply connecting to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and ...

These top-rated locks from August, Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. But there are some models to avoid. Consumer Reports uses a cordless drill in ...

Bluetooth devices are everywhere these days, and nothing compromises your opsec more than a bevy of smartphones, smart watches, fitbits, strange electronic conference badges, and other electronic ...