If your smart lock is connected to a voice assistant, be sure to use a PIN to unlock it with voice commands. It's a stretch, but it is possible to create workarounds with IFTTT to avoid using the PIN.

A smart lock is a connected home device that uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to replace traditional keys, letting you lock or unlock your door with a tap on your phone or a quick voice command. Many models ...

is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. The August smart lock platform is coming to Europe via a new ...

Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a fingerprint. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with ...

Traditional mechanical lock vs Smart electronic lock? This is a time when we are abandoning physical mechanical locks and keys, and embracing biometric keys and electronic locks. But the revolution ...

Smart home company Netatmo already has a HomeKit-friendly video doorbell, connected smoke alarms and AI-equipped security cameras. Now, the company is ready to introduce its first smart lock.