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 ...

Half a year after its debut, the Level Lock+ continues to stand out amongst the competition for its unique, minimalistic design, and ease of installation. Level Home’s smart lock is also one of just a ...

There is no better smart lock on the market, but buyers will need a Bluetooth-to-Wi-Fi bridge to control it remotely via the internet. Even with that bridge, it’s easier to integrate the Level Lock+ ...

The Level Lock+ was the winner of Forbes’ best smart locks roundup because it offered the best overall mix of form, function and features: It looks like an ordinary lock, but it packs cutting-edge ...

Level Lock Pro adds Matter, Thread, and built in door status detection to the smallest smart lock available, making it a top choice.

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 new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes. The first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 2025 Level ...

For the past decade, I’ve been renting an apartment. For even longer, I’ve been a fan and adopter of smart home tech. That means I’ve been counting down the days until I could finally escape my ...

Level Locks are getting smarter. The original Level Lock (now called the Level Bolt) was a great way for renters and homeowners who don't want to replace their lock design to still get smart lock ...

Home security has advanced far beyond padlocks and deadbolts. Today, smart locks offer convenience and remote control, but their security depends on device design and configuration, as well as proper ...

The Level Lock+ is easily the most convenient (and attractive) smart lock on the market today. Level's smart locks have been great for a while, but this new model adds the secret sauce with Apple's ...

Level Home dropped touch operation from its latest smart lock, which costs $80 less than the company’s top-of-the-line model. This review might seem a bit confusing, but if you’ll indulge me for a ...