Among the many mundane but complicated tasks of our everyday lives such as pressing buttons on TV remotes and turning volume knobs, is the opening of a door lock with a metal key that must be inserted ...

The house key is one of those things you often search for when your hands are full. Smart locks promise relief here and aim ...

Group entry hacks are a favorite for hacker social groups. Why use old fashioned keys when you can use newfangled electronic keys? If you are looking to build a simple RFID-based security system to ...

[Pcmofo] has shared a well-built, well-explained example of how to implement an RFID key system for a door. We call this the right way because it is well thought out and functional. In the past we’ve ...

Electrical door locking is a crucial car security feature. But, how do cars' central locking systems work, and what are keyless and smartphone entry systems? When you purchase through links on our ...

So, you arrive to your destination, park, shut off your car, and exit the vehicle. But since you still need to lock the doors, you’re not done yet… right? In a word, no. With a little-known feature ...

With technology permeating every aspect of our lives, the idea of home security has changed dramatically in recent years. In this progression, smart door locks have become essential, giving homeowners ...

ADT is using RFID technology to make home security simpler, or at least reduce the number of passwords cluttering consumers’ minds. The security company has introduced the SafeWatch SafePass system, ...

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 ...

With all the furor over what turns out to be just an AMEX credit card radio fob—who cares about that?—here’s a bit of RFID you’ll really enjoy. The Gateman RFID lock includes eight transmitter “keys” ...