Xiaomi has launched the Smart Door Lock 4 Pro Dual Camera Edition in China. This upgraded version builds on the Smart Door Lock 4 Pro that debuted earlier this year, adding improved hardware. It is ...

These days, the front door is constantly opening and closing–letting in family members, friends, neighbors, and helping hands. The latest smart lock from Level is the key to home security. It’s ...

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 ...

Level has always impressed me with its smart locks that look just like normal home deadbolts, but house compact tech features include card-tapping access, app controls and Apple Home Key support. Its ...

The new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes. The first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 2025 Level ...

On the latest HomeKit Insider Podcast episode, your host breaks down the newest smart home news from floor lamps to powerful smart locks. This week, Nuki finally brought its popular smart lock to the ...

So, I installed a smart lock today and it didn't kill me. See, I'm the kind of handy that requires several broken things and many trips to the hardware store; I really only have a basic level of home ...

The Matter standard gives the new lock compatibility with platforms like Apple Home and Alexa, but the real value lies in its connections to the Nest Doorbell. Not only does the new oval design look a ...

Yale is releasing its new Smart Lock with Matter support. The lock can be set up and operated entirely within Google Home. Operation requires the use of a Matter hub with a Thread border router. How ...

Yale is discontinuing the popular Nest x Yale Lock and replacing it with a powerful new device this summer — the Yale Smart Lock with Matter. Designed specifically for easy integration with Google ...

The main reason I love this smart lock is its reliability. A smart lock's most important job is to open and close reliably, whether that's physically with a key, with your finger, code, or remotely ...