Remove the deadbolt lock. Use a screwdriver to take out the screws on the inside of the door. Check your user manual for the required dimensions, and if necessary, use a hole saw to cut the ...

Multiple editors have tested and appreciate the Schlage Encode for its ease of use and installation.

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 ...

Locks come in a variety of types and designs to meet a wide range of security needs. While many locks use a simple key-and-tumbler design, some locks use technology that is significantly more advanced ...

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 ...

Home security has come a long way, from the traditional padlocks to smart home locks. Modern smart locks, such as video doorbells and fingerprint access, have proven more efficient, convenient, and ...

Nuki’s Smart Lock already has its Keypad 2 add-on which features PIN and fingerprint support. Now Nuki is teasing a new Keypad 2 that adds NFC functionality. The Keypad 2 NFC is set to launch on March ...

Extra hardware to set up and a slightly buggy calibration experience left us less than impressed with this retrofit lock. If your smart lock upgrade must be a retrofit that leaves your exterior ...

Very good on its own, but software configuration when pairing with other smart home systems and devices—including Key by Amazon—can be a bewildering experience. Those are some great features, but I ...

Nuki’s latest smart lock is its cleanest solution yet and makes installing on any door a breeze ...