“But what if my phone dies”, I hear you cry. Most smart locks have up to five entry ways, including fingerprint, palm or facial recognition, passcodes, voice commands, NFC cards and even back-up keys, ...

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 ...

This article originally appeared in the 2020 Access Control Trends & Technology bonus publication. Mechanical locks and keys have remained remarkably unchanged for thousands of years[1]. The earliest ...

For decades, home access remained largely unchanged, focusing on traditional keys rather than digital systems. While reliable ...

Aqara Smart Lock U400 revealed at CES 2026 is a hands-free home access device that’s compatible on multiple platforms.

A smart lock offers the benefits of a conventional deadbolt without the need to carry a physical key. Instead, many smart locks have keypads for PINs and/or electronic keys, where the “key” lives in ...

Company expands beyond smart locks with new hardware and software designed to simplify access, security, and short-term ...

Smart locks promise relief here and aim to make everyday life more convenient—without compromising security. They open the ...

Keys are a time-tested means of access, but they won't do you much good if you leave them inside on your way out the door. Today's crop of smart locks think they have a better way. All of them offer ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Home Key makes Level Home’s latest ‘invisible’ smart lock even more compelling for Apple users. And once it’s ...

As first announced at WWDC 2021, iOS 15 evolves Apple Wallet to store keys for hotels, homes, and even cars. The Schlage Encode Plus is the first such consumer lock solution to take advantage of the ...