Homes are getting smarter, and the front door is no exception. Not that long ago, a good door was just a simple piece of material, hinges, and a strong lock. Today, there's far more that goes into it.

There are plenty of reasons to equip your home with a smart door lock, but the overriding motivator is security. With a smart lock on your entry door or doors, you win in two ways. First, smart locks ...

SwitchBot, which made its bones with a tiny button-pressing smart home robot, loves a niche. Sure, it makes its share of ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Door manufacturer Masonite is showcasing the first residential smart door at CES 2022, highlighting the home ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many front doors have two locking mechanisms — a deadbolt and a knob or level. There are now many smart deadbolts that allow you to use ...

A video doorbell is a great way to keep your home safe, ensuring you know who is at your door even when you aren't there. But ...

Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a fingerprint. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with ...

In Should This Thing Be Smart?, Justin Peters examines a smart object and tries to determine whether there is any good reason for its existence. Previously on Should This Thing Be Smart?: the $60 ...

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