You no longer need to spend money on expensive smart devices. If you take your data’s privacy seriously and want your smart home to operate locally, it’s high time to pick up a couple of ESP32 boards.

Smart home devices continue to evolve, and one category that has seen remarkable innovation is smart locks. Many people consider them simply as keyless entry tools, yet the latest models offer much ...

Xiaomi has launched a cheaper Smart Door Lock M40 just weeks after its feature-packed M40 Pro, and the only real difference is that the Pro adds palm-vein recognition. The new M40 is available in ...

In a world where we lock our homes daily, it’s no surprise that smart door locks are becoming more common. Instead of carrying a bunch of keys, you can now unlock your door with your fingerprint, ...

SINGAPORE: Boasting features like facial recognition and fingerprint authentication, smart digital locks have become a common sight on the doors of Singapore homes in recent years. But some homeowners ...

Almost everyone has experienced fumbling for keys in the dark, misplacing a set right before leaving the house, or worrying about who might have a copy. Traditional keys come with real drawbacks. They ...

The Yale Approach uses part of your existing deadbolt, which is great news for renters who don't want to make major changes. You'll also get to use your existing keys to unlock the deadbolt, which can ...

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 ...

Smart locks are gaining widespread adoption across verticals like education, multifamily, and healthcare. Mobile and biometric access are transforming credential management, with mobile phones ...

This petite retrofit smart lock is a discreet choice for just about any environment, though it’s incredibly loud and its app drags. Nuki has been producing smart locks for Europeans since 2015 and is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. Forget your finger, with its Smart Lock D2 Pro, TCL wants you to ...