The Kwikset 980 is part of the Door Locks test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Door Locks models like the 980 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Kick-in as ...

Level Lock has been bought by the world’s largest lock manufacturer. What does this mean for the future of your front door?

This Kwikset doorknob checks all the boxes ... It’s especially useful if you want to be able to operate multiple locks with the same key, or have members of your household who lose their ...

Resistance to kick-in as sold is how well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. Kick-in reinforced is the same test using an aftermarket Box Strike in ...

Deadbolts from August, Eufy, Kwikset, Medeco, and Yale resist kicking, drilling, and kick-ins. But there are some locks to avoid. Consumer Reports uses a cordless drill in lock testing to ...

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 ...

Unikey entered the Shark Tank and had an impressive showing with a very positive result. Here's what happened and what's happened since.

While they help you manage access to your home, many doubt their usability. However, the best smart locks are a godsend as they allow you to manage access for your workers, houseguests and pet ...

It’s one thing to print a key that will open a $15 Kwikset deadbolt from the hardware store or a TSA-approved “lock” that’s little more than a toy, but a high-security key is another story.

Want to swap out your locks, lighting, thermostats ... According to a “Smart Lock Audience Segmentation Study” produced by Kwikset, “The ability to work with an existing deadbolt ranks with renters as ...

We have also given excellent scores to smart locks from Aqara, Igloohome, Kwikset, Proscenic, and Yale. That said, we won't necessarily recommend that you shop for a smart lock based on the brand ...