Finding and installing the right keyless door lock depends on whether you already have smart home security, your Wi-Fi ...

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 ...

Compared with standard locks, keyless locks are more convenient and secure. There are no physical keys to lose or would be thieves to copy. Nor is there an open keyway to pick from the outside. These ...

Dear Dennis: The handle on the screen door, especially one leading to the backyard, often gets more abuse than other doors. It is used more by the kids, often carrying things, and it fatigues and ...

We tested highly rated smart locks that feature connectivity, changeable codes, and fingerprint readers. Find out which ones scored the highest on our tests.

Maintaining a truly smart home takes more than simply connecting to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and ...

3. Upgrade to smart technology such as smart locks. If you expect someone — like a repairman or relative — to pay a visit to your house when you’re away or during an emergency, think about installing ...

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With technology permeating every aspect of our lives, the idea of home security has changed dramatically in recent years. In this progression, smart door locks have become essential, giving homeowners ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...