The August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is a deadbolt replacement that turns a standard deadbolt into a smart one that can automatically unlock when you arrive home. This simple, smart home upgrade is one of our ...

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We gave the smart lock, which is available in black or silver, a score of 80 in our review. We liked the fact that it's easy to install (it should fit over most existing deadbolts) and that it won't ...

One huge advantage that you get with smart locks vs. conventional deadbolts is that you never have to carry a physical key. Instead, many smart locks have keypads for PINs and/or electronic keys, ...

Kwikset launched its first Wi-Fi smart lock at CES last year, and it’s back in Las Vegas this year showing off a new, no-hub Halo lock that you can open with a swipe of your fingertip. Announced ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

August's WiFi smart lock is on sale again ahead of Black Friday. Wellbots has the smart home gadget for a record low of $180 when you use the code ENGADLOCKBF at checkout. We've seen the smart lock go ...

The evidence is indisputable: people love smart home technology, and renters are increasingly seeking the same tech conveniences in modern smart apartments. Among the pivotal elements of technology in ...

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I never understood the buzz behind smart locks until I got my first—and now, similar to how I rarely carry cash anymore, keys in my pockets have become a thing of the past. There are many different ...

I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been reporting on tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to ...