A new wave of residential door locks are hitting the market that use Bluetooth 4.0 LE (Low Energy) to turn your phone into your front door key. We take a look at the two big names in Bluetooth locks, ...

Looking to upgrade your home security in 2026? These are the best smart locks unveiled at CES, which you must consider before ...

Kwikset has introduced Aura Reach, a new smart lock that combines Matter and Bluetooth connectivity to support hands-free ...

Bluetooth-enabled smart locks have flooded the market in the past few years, now that the power-sipping Bluetooth Low-Energy standard has made it possible for devices to run for months at a time on a ...

A group of security researchers has found a way to circumvent digital locks and other security systems that rely on the proximity of a Bluetooth fob or smartphone for authentication. Using what’s ...

The BitLock and Skylock may look like traditional U-locks, but they unlock and lock as the user comes in and out of Bluetooth range. Users still have to lug them around, though. Some Korean ...

Yale locks have impressed us in the past, but the key-free Assure lock is a big ol' swing-and-miss. Ry Crist Former Senior Editor / Reviews - Labs Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a ...

Padlocks are one of those everyday objects that seem ripe for the Internet of Things treatment, so it's no surprise that Master Lock has given its new line an intelligence boosting upgrade. Aimed at ...

The LockSmart Keyless Bluetooth Padlock frees you from worrying about keys or combinations, but the procedures for sharing access are unnecessarily awkward. A friend of mine works at a medical ...

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Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...