A doorknob cover can keep your curious toddler out of areas that may not be fully childproofed. Here are the most effective ...

Consumer Reports tests and rates lock brands based on how easy it is for someone to pick, drill, or break them. There are two clear winners.

A smart lock sounded complicated and risky, but installing one proved easier—and more life-changing—than I ever expected.

Level Lock Pro adds Matter, Thread, and built in door status detection to the smallest smart lock available, making it a top ...

“Opening locks” might not sound like scintillating social media content, but Trevor McNally has turned lock-busting into online gold. A former US Marine Staff Sergeant, McNally today has more than 7 ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

After the stable Android 16 update, Pixel phone owners are facing serious lock screen issues, including tap-to-wake not working, delayed screen wake, and more. Fortunately, some users found temporary ...

In this video, I install a Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt to expand my collection of home automated devices. The installation also includes a matching entry door handle and a Ring Smart Doorbell ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing door locks can be more challenging than you might think. Most modern doors are quite thin, and it's all too easy to accidentally ...

Selecting the security lock for your home is crucial in safeguarding your belongings and family members amid a plethora of choices, in the market that can be quite daunting to navigate through for ...

Keypad locks will be installed on the communal bathrooms on two floors of Pforzheimer House’s Comstock Hall after students repeatedly encountered a man allegedly entering the building half naked, ...