Our picks of the best smart door locks include those from Yale, Schlage, Aqara, August, and Level. We’ve got picks for the best retrofit lock, the best Apple Home Key lock, the best fingerprint ...

Door Lock Types Today’s door locks can be separated into three categories—conventional, nonconnected deadbolts; smart locks; and retrofit smart locks. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Regular door locks don't require software updates or battery replacement. Many smart locks do. And though a particular style of door lock and handle might eventually look dated, it doesn't face ...

The smart lock also has a built-in gyroscope that automatically locks your door when it detects that the door has closed – but if you want to double check this, you can do so via the Aqara app ...

The $99 SwitchBot Lock is the first smart door lock I’ve tested that doesn’t replace any part of your existing lock. Instead, it attaches to the back of your door over the top of the thumb turn.

Door handles are pretty simple, right? Not exactly. The best type of handle for your door depends on where you're using it, your style, and how it functions.

The Schlage Encode Smart Wifi Deadbolt is a simple-to-use lock with no hub required and a touchscreen keypad that allows for one-touch locking. You can program it to auto-lock at your chosen ...

Schlag's expanded Custom Door Hardware collection now includes exterior handle sets. Schlage's upgrades let homeowners switch from doorknobs to levers and from non-locking to locking doors quickly ...

How to use a credit card to open a locked door Some lever-type doorknobs respond nicely to the credit card treatment. The trick, though, is to pick the right card. Do not use your credit or debit ...

Keys are so last century. Hack your door to lock and unlock via text messages. Billy Chasen wanted to ditch his keys and control the door to his office via text messaging.