Before disassembling anything on your door, you should check a few things. Make sure your door closes easily and all the way. If you need to give it an extra shove or pull up or down on hinges, a ...

In this video, I install a Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt to expand my collection of home automated devices. The installation also includes a matching entry door handle and a Ring Smart Doorbell ...

Yale’s latest electronic lock won’t connect to your other smart home gear or to your smartphone, but it’s easy to install and manage. It covers the basics in style. Yale’s parade of high-tech locks ...

Smart locks come in all shapes and sizes. Some models have their own deadbolt hardware, while others, like the second-generation Apple HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock, retrofit to a wide variety of ...

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 ...

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For the tech-phobic, Kwikset’s Halo is the simplest yet most complete smart lock available. Halo can be opened/operated via a PIN code, an app, or a standard physical key, for those naturally wary of ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he ...