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Yale unveils its first retrofit smartlock and keypad
Yale has unveiled its first smart lock and keypad system that can be retrofitted onto most standard deadbolts.
Kris Holt04.11.2024Lockly's Visage smart lock can unlock doors by scanning your face
It will retail for $350 when it launches this summer.
Sarah Fielding01.09.2024Airbnb will let hosts send you smart lock codes through its app
Airbnb will soon let hosts send you smart lock codes through its app. They'll be able to connect smart locks to the app and automatically generate a unique code for each guest.
Kris Holt11.08.2023August's WiFi smart lock is $55 off ahead of Black Friday
August's 4th-gen WiFi smart lock is one of our favorite models and you can snap it up at a solid price.
Kris Holt11.19.2022- 8710087100
Yale Assure Lock 2 review: The do-everything smart lock
With support for all the major smart home platforms along with a wide range of configs and finishes, Yale's Assure Lock 2 has set a new standard for smart deadbolts.
Sam Rutherford11.17.2022 Yale's redesigned Assure Lock 2 will be one of the first Matter-compatible smart home devices
Five years after the original Assure Lock, Yale is announcing the redesigned Assure Lock 2 which is 30 percent smaller than before while offering even better connectivity, including compatibility for the upcoming Matter protocol.
Sam Rutherford09.22.2022Schlage's latest smart lock works with Apple's virtual home keys
Schlage has unveiled a smart lock that opens using the virtual home keys on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Jon Fingas01.04.2022August's WiFi smart lock hits all-time low of $183 at Amazon
That's an all-time low price for August's 4th-generation smart lock.
Igor Bonifacic01.20.2021August's fourth-gen WiFi Smart Lock drops to $219 on Amazon
It's the lowest price we've seen on the device to date.
Kris Holt09.07.2020The Level Touch is a smart lock in disguise
For those who want to live a key-free life without having an obvious smart lock on your door, Level Home might have the product for you. Level Touch, the company’s latest product, is a smart lock designed to look like a key lock. Billed as an “invisible smart lock,” Level Lock was designed with discretion in mind, according to a statement from Level Home.
Ann Smajstrla08.25.2020Engadget readers can save $20 on August's fourth-generation smart lock
With its fourth-generation model, August has one of the best smart locks on the market. It’s easy to install, works with most digital assistants and lets you keep using your existing mechanical locks. At $249 it is more expensive than some other smart locks, but starting today you can save $20 by using the code ENGADGETLOCK at checkout.
Steve Dent07.01.2020August's WiFi Smart Lock made my old lock new again
That's one of the appeals of August’s Smart Locks: Unlike its competition, it’s not immediately apparent there's a gearbox installed on the inside of the door. The August WiFi Smart Lock is a cinch to install.
Florence Ion05.15.2020Your iPhone now serves as a Google security key
You no longer need Android to use your phone as a Google security key. Google has updated Smart Lock for iOS to let you use your device's "built-in security key" -- that is, the Secure Enclave built into every iOS device with Touch ID or Face ID. From then on, you'll just need your iPhone or iPad nearby (plus your usual password) for two-factor authentication when you sign into Google on a desktop using Chrome. It uses a Bluetooth connection to ensure that it's really you and not some distant intruder.
Jon Fingas01.14.2020Yale Home aims to fend off porch pirates with its smart delivery box
Whenever you're not home and a delivery driver leaves a package on your porch, there's a chance that an opportunistic thief will amble by and snag the box. In a bid to help protect your stuff, Yale Home is releasing a smart delivery box.
Kris Holt01.08.2020August's smaller smart lock doesn't need a Bluetooth bridge
August's Smart Lock Pro is one of the more highly praised smart locks. In a moment of doubt, users can double check that they've secured their doors via an app, rather than returning home. Plus, it's easier to unlock the door remotely than it is to share keys with friends, dog walkers and the like.
Marc DeAngelis01.08.2020Kwikset’s latest smart lock recognizes your fingerprint
Forget using an app or security code to access your smart lock -- Kwikset's new Halo Touch smart lock is fingerprint-enabled. The device stores up to 100 fingerprints from 50 users and offers one-touch locking and unlocking.
Christine Fisher01.06.2020Netatmo's first smart door lock works with HomeKit
Smart home company Netatmo already has a HomeKit-friendly video doorbell, connected smoke alarms and AI-equipped security cameras. Now, the company is ready to introduce its first smart lock.
Christine Fisher01.05.2020Walmart's direct-to-fridge delivery service now available in three US cities
If taking groceries from the front door of your home to your kitchen is too much of a hassle, Walmart wants a word with you. Following an early announcement in June, the retailer's direct-to-fridge InHome Delivery service is now available in the US. Today's launch includes three cities: Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Vero Beach, Florida.
Igor Bonifacic10.15.2019Deals roundup: Apple Watch Series 4, August Smart Lock and Razer gear
Late summer can be a good time to shop for tech -- you can score discounts on current-generation hardware if you're more interested in a good bargain than waiting for fall upgrades. And that's certainly true here. We've found particularly sweet deals on the Apple Watch Series 4, Razer gear and August's Smart Lock that could prove tempting, especially if almost-the-latest is more than good enough for your needs.
Jon Fingas08.26.2019Walmart's new delivery service will put groceries directly in your fridge
Having groceries delivered to your home is convenient, but if taking food from the front door to the kitchen is too much hassle, then Walmart has a solution. It is launching a new service, InHome Delivery, which involves a representative placing groceries directly in your fridge.
Georgina Torbet06.07.2019