I’ve waited a decade to get a smart lock. Upon moving into a new apartment, the first thing I did was install the new Level Lock Pro. After a month of testing, it has been very much worth the wait.

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 ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...

Protecting your home from intruders is as simple as locking your doors and windows, right? Wrong! According to security experts, 76% of burglars break into your home using the front door and a ...

I spent this weekend upgrading my existing deadbolt with the Aqara U100 smart lock ($229, Amazon). This completely replaced my standard lock, unlike an interior conversion smart lock such as those ...

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 ...

I never understood the buzz behind smart locks until I got my first—and now, similar to how I rarely carry cash anymore, keys in my pockets have become a thing of the past. There are many different ...

Aqara Smart Lock U200 offers native Matter capability, compatible with US deadbolt locks, and can be controlled via Bluetooth or smartphone app. The lock has various unlocking methods, including ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Most smart locks on the market require you to replace your lock entirely. That’s not usually all that hard, but presents two issues. First, what if ...

Looking to upgrade your home security in 2026? These are the best smart locks unveiled at CES, which you must consider before ...