Depending on the door lock and style, you may have to remove the knobs to replace the lock. In some cases, there may be a set screw under the knob, and you can remove it with an Allen key.

Before purchasing a smart home lock, consider its compatibility with other systems. If your home’s hardware and software do ...

Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our door lock buying guide ... which might match your front door handle set. ... (or keypad and PIN) from outside or a thumb-turn ...

So, you’ve decided the time has come to upgrade the first layer of your home’s security—the deadbolt lock on your door—to a smart model. The next step is to decide if you should replace ...

Once set up, you can control the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock remotely, giving guests scheduled or temporary access and seeing if the door is open or closed and locked or unlocked.

As its name implies, this smart lock scans the veins in your hands instead of your fingerprint to unlock your door—and it works pretty well. You probably know TCL as the producer of lower-cost ...