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So, you're a proud owner of a new smart lock. And you've already tackled one tough challenge, installing it on your front door. Now what? It's time to tweak your lock's settings to serve you best. Not ...

If your smart lock is connected to a voice assistant, be sure to use a PIN to unlock it with voice commands. It's a stretch, but it is possible to create workarounds with IFTTT to avoid using the PIN.

Aqara U50 Smart Lock is easy to install and syncs with multiple smart home systems, making it a solid purchase at $150. The bulky design may be a drawback, but the keypad lights up nicely, and ...

Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a fingerprint. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with ...

Smart door locks can save you time searching all over for your keys or even making sure everyone has one. Often starting with an electronic keypad lock as its base, this type of lock can offer a range ...

I’m no handyman, and I’m certainly not a locksmith. But as a newish homeowner — and one who delights in tinkering with smart home gear of all stripes — I’ve gotten pretty adept at some things around ...

Charlotte Pfahl, 68, prefers using an old-school mechanical key to access her New York City apartment. So when her landlord modernized the building and installed a smart lock in 2018, she and several ...