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While a new smart lock may sound inviting, especially if your current lock isn't working right, you may be wondering about the costs. Sometimes hiring a locksmith can get pricey, but you probably have ...

Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...

The Lockly Duo effectively combines a latch and deadbolt in a single smart unit, but the resulting device is enormous and—a bit wonky. Most smart locks come in the form of a deadbolt, though you’ll ...

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 ...

In this video, learn how to install a push button/combination key lock on a gate or door. This step-by-step guide covers the best lock location, handling adjustments, template fitting, drilling into ...

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A pretty shell doesn’t make up for some significant operational problems in this Bluetooth smart lock. And if you want to add Wi-Fi, you’ll pay through the nose. It’s been five years since my last ...

Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in ...