David Murphy was formerly the Senior Technology Editor at Lifehacker. Across his 15+ year career in technology journalism, his reviews and how-to guides have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Some smart lock makers give you locks with all of the extras, while others are merely fancy versions of the deadbolts you already have. The level of smart functionality is truly up to the buyer, ...

They're from August, Eufy, Kwikset, Schlage, Yale, and more A Yale smart lock (left) and one from August. By Daniel Wroclawski One huge advantage that you get with smart locks vs. conventional ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the benefits of technological advancements is that home security has completely leveled up. Today, most homes are equipped with various ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thanks to advances in technology, getting locked out of your home can be a problem from a bygone era. Smart home automation has negated the ...