The Abode Lock is well priced for a Wi-Fi-connected retrofit smart lock that comes with a Bluetooth keypad and fingerprint reader, but first impressions count for a lot, and our initial review unit ...

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 ...

It was Arthur C. Clark who said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” I think about that saying whenever I run across a gadget that really impresses me with a ...

The Proscenic Smart Lock L60 delivers more convenience features than you might expect from such an inexpensive smart deadbolt (be aware that Wi-Fi connectivity costs extra). But if you have high ...

・2.4GHz Wi‑Fi adapter onboard—no hub or bridge needed ・Triple-A BHMA and ANSI Grade 1 certifications ・Buttons provide tactile feedback ・Supports up to 250 PINs ・No support for Apple Home or Matter ・No ...

SwitchBot’s new retrofit lock works well enough, but its appearance will be too brutalist for many homes. SwitchBot has taken a unique approach to the smart lock space: Its first lock wasn’t just a ...

I've been renting most of my life until very recently, and if the SwitchBot Lock Pro had been around for all those years, I probably wouldn't have locked myself out as much or dropped stuff on my ...

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 ...