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.

I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been reporting on tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to ...

This Aqara smart lock knows when you've arrived at your door and unlocks itself using UWB technology. This is the future of ...

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 ...

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 ...

・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 smart lock market has long overlooked a significant demographic: renters and homeowners unable to modify their existing locks. The first SwitchBot Lock, released in 2022, aimed to fill that gap ...

Anker’s Eufy Security brand is once again expanding its smart home and home security offerings at CES in 2026.

SwitchBot has announced a new deadbolt smart lock that can be unlocked with a glance. Like the Keypad Vision that SwitchBot ...

Forget keys! The best 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 ...

The upgraded TCL D2 Pro features an integrated palm vein scanner, while the TCL D2L smart lever lock supports fingerprint ...

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 ...