A convenient alternative is an electronic lock: In the middle ground between traditional keyed locks and fully connected smart locks, these keyless locks open with a code entered on a touchscreen ...

Here’s how it works. Xiaomi has unveiled a new smart lock that doesn't just do away with keys, but gives you 10 alternative ways to open your front door - including AI facial recognition.

But there are ways to open a luggage lock, even if you don't remember the combination. Before you get into the weeds of trying to open your luggage lock without knowing the combination code ...