For the tech-phobic, Kwikset’s Halo is the simplest yet most complete smart lock available. Halo can be opened/operated via a PIN code, an app, or a standard physical key, for those naturally wary of ...

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The smart lock market has long overlooked a significant demographic: renters and homeowners unable to modify their existing locks. The first SwitchBot Lock, released in 2022, aimed to fill that gap ...

iOS provides developers with an API to lock apps with Face ID or Touch ID. However, not every app has this option, and there’s no way to completely hide apps from your device. Luckily, “App Lock” is a ...

Yale’s new smart lock boasts an outstanding design and supports every third-party smart-home platform under the sun, but Yale’s app still needs some polish. Revamped and redesigned, Yale’s Assure Lock ...

The new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes. The first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 2025 Level ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...

WhatsApp is widely used for personal and professional communication, which makes privacy and data security extremely important. To address this, WhatsApp offers several built-in privacy features such ...

The Alfred DB2S isn’t much of a visual departure from the manufacturer’s earlier offerings, but it does offer some attractive new features, including a rechargeable battery and RFID support. Be ...

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The Level Lock Pro is the best and most attractive smart lock you can buy, and its support for Matter means it can be seamlessly integrated into any smart home ecosystem. We’re longtime fans of Level ...