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Looks great. Easy to install on existing locks. Renter-friendly. No hub needed. Comes with a keypad to add codes and thumbprints as unlocking methods. Needs subscription to get detailed notifications ...

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

What are you willing to give up for aesthetics? That’s the question when it comes to the Level Lock Pro, a premium, Matter-compatible smart lock that, from the outside, is nearly indistinguishable ...

The new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes. The first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 2025 Level ...

Half a year after its debut, the Level Lock+ continues to stand out amongst the competition for its unique, minimalistic design, and ease of installation. Level Home’s smart lock is also one of just a ...

The Level Lock Pro is the best and most attractive smart lock you can buy, and its support for Matter means it can be seamlessly integrated into any smart home ecosystem. We’re longtime fans of Level ...

For the past decade, I’ve been renting an apartment. For even longer, I’ve been a fan and adopter of smart home tech. That means I’ve been counting down the days until I could finally escape my ...

Maintaining a truly smart home takes more than simply connecting to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and ...

Security veteran Yale has launched two new smart locks today, the Assure Lock 2 Touch and Assure Lock 2 Plus. These latest smart locks with sharp designs bring features like fingerprint scanning, ...

Level Locks are getting smarter. The original Level Lock (now called the Level Bolt) was a great way for renters and homeowners who don't want to replace their lock design to still get smart lock ...

The Wyze Palm Lock combines dependable biometric access, solid performance, and smart-home integration at a price that’s hard to beat. Wyze has made a name for itself by delivering affordable smart ...