Can you DIY a smart lock or do you need to hire a locksmith? I'm breaking down all the costs you should know about. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how ...

As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. 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 ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The only catch? You really need an Aqara hub to access some ...

While it has plenty of compelling features, Aqara’s latest retorfit smart lock is a few firmware updates short of being ready for for prime time. Aqara’s smart lock enters its second generation with ...

If you're looking for an affordable and easy way to make your front door smart, the SwitchBot Lock Pro might be just the solution. The SwitchBot Lock Pro is the upgraded version of the original Lock, ...

We tested highly rated smart locks that feature connectivity, changeable codes, and fingerprint readers. Find out which ones ...

This petite retrofit smart lock is a discreet choice for just about any environment, though it’s incredibly loud and its app drags. Nuki has been producing smart locks for Europeans since 2015 and is ...

A pretty shell doesn’t make up for some significant operational problems in this Bluetooth smart lock. And if you want to add Wi-Fi, you’ll pay through the nose. It’s been five years since my last ...

David Murphy was formerly the Senior Technology Editor at Lifehacker. Across his 15+ year career in technology journalism, his reviews and how-to guides have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall ...