A new wave of residential door locks are hitting the market that use Bluetooth 4.0 LE (Low Energy) to turn your phone into your front door key. We take a look at the two big names in Bluetooth locks, ...

Smart lock maker Yale was an early player in the smart lock market and remains a strong competitor, offering a wide selection of locks and door hardware. As its name states, the Yale Assure Lock 2 Key ...

ABLOY, a security solutions provider, announced its BEAT locking solution now offers a novel digital key, a mobile app and an IP68-rated weatherproof Bluetooth padlock. “BEAT is part of the ongoing ...

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The BitLock and Skylock may look like traditional U-locks, but they unlock and lock as the user comes in and out of Bluetooth range. Users still have to lug them around, though. Some Korean ...

Yale locks have impressed us in the past, but the key-free Assure lock is a big ol' swing-and-miss. Ry Crist Former Senior Editor / Reviews - Labs Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a ...

[Andy] needed a new set of locks for his tool cabinets at work, but not wanting to carry around another key (or to remember a combination!) he decided to throw this little hack together — solenoid ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a ...

The hardware is upscale to be sure, but the Evolved smart deadbolt uses the very same electronics as the Kwikset Kevo that costs about $180 less. Baldwin is a division of Spectrum Brands and a sister ...

Jacob Kastrenakes is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. It isn’t always practical or possible to replace a component of your home with ...

I’m no handyman, and I’m certainly not a locksmith. But as a newish homeowner — and one who delights in tinkering with smart home gear of all stripes — I’ve gotten pretty adept at some things around ...