The Aqara Smart Lock U300 isn’t a deadbolt but rather a lever lock. This opens the door for a different use case than the usual, but some quirks and bugs prevent us from giving it an enthusiastic ...

What are you willing to give up for aesthetics? That’s the question when it comes to the Level Lock Pro, a premium, ...

Nuki’s latest smart lock is its cleanest solution yet and makes installing on any door a breeze ...

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 ...

Update 9/20/2025: Review updated to share that TCL will be making a Satin finish available for the D2 Pro in October, 25, and that support for Apple HomeKit will be coming soon in a firmware/software ...

I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been reporting on tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to ...

Homeowners are giving devices that strike a mix of strong security, daily convenience, and elegant design as top priorities as smart home technologies develop. One outstanding premium smart lock ...

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 ...

While it has plenty of compelling features, Aqara’s latest retorfit smart lock is a few firmware updates short of being ready for for prime time. Aqara’s smart lock enters its second generation with ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Can you DIY a smart lock or do you need to hire a locksmith? I'm breaking down all the costs you should know about. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with ...