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Maintaining a truly smart home takes more than simply connecting to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and ...

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 ...

Update 9/20/2025: Review updated to share that TCL will be making a Satin finish available for the D2 Pro in October, 25, and that support for Apple HomeKit will be coming soon in a firmware/software ...

This budget smart lock doesn’t skimp on features, although reservations over the robustness of it hardware keep us from making a strong recommendation for it. TCL jumped into the smart lock market ...

Forget keys! The top smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer ...

・Local data storage means it can operate without a Wi-Fi connection ・Removable, rechargeable 10,000mAh battery ・Solid build, quick installation ・No support for Matter or HomeKit ・No NFC keycard or fob ...

The Level Lock Pro is the best and most attractive smart lock you can buy, and its support for Matter means it can be seamlessly integrated into any smart home ecosystem. We’re longtime fans of Level ...

The Avia Smart Deadbolt+ paired with the SolarPro is a great Home Key solution for Apple users, without locking out folks who want physical keys or a front-door code. A front door with a smart lock is ...

The newly launched Aqara U400 is the first — and so far only — smart lock with Ultra Wideband Home Key support, and after using it for the past month, I don't think I can go back. I firmly believe ...

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Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. John Carlsen has more than a ...