Automatic door locks streamline access control, improve security, and add convenience, making them a valuable addition for modern homeowners. The main gate serves as the most essential component of ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

As the husband of a hospital worker and father of an infant, I’m constantly disinfecting everything around our home because of the coronavirus, especially the door knobs after my wife gets home from ...

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi yesterday announced that it would be hosting a smart Life conference today (June 29) where a new smart door lock will make its debut. Indeed, Xiaomi has launched the Mi ...

Looking to upgrade your home security in 2026? These are the best smart locks unveiled at CES, which you must consider before finalising.

The house key is one of those things you often search for when your hands are full. Smart locks promise relief here and aim to make everyday life more convenient–without compromising security. They ...

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 ...

Secure your home with smoke alarms, reinforced locks, floodlights and more.

When the folks over at PinMeTo moved into a new office, they were dismayed to find out an extra key would run them a whopping 500 sek (~$75 USD). Instead, they decided to build their own automatic ...

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...