Your front door lock is your first line of defense from the outside world. It’s also the piece of home security you use more than any other. If your lock hasn’t been replaced in a while—or if it’s the ...

The project shows the design of dual programmable keypad code lock that is based on a PIC16F452 microcontroller. The keypad has a cable length of up to 100m and up to two keypads can be connected to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $99 SwitchBot Lock is the first smart door lock I’ve tested that doesn’t replace any part of your existing ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Level announced today it’s releasing the Level Keypad, a smart entry panel that can unlock doors equipped with ...

As noted in both our Level Bolt and Level Lock – Touch reviews, one of the appealing characteristics of these smart locks is that they look like ordinary and unassuming deadbolts. In fact, the Level ...

At least one of your employees is bound to lose their key at some point, and keys ― whether a traditional metal key or a nifty fob ― can be costly and cumbersome to replace. Keyless electronic door ...

I’ve been using Abode as my security system for over four years at this point. Even when I built a new house in 2022, I decided to choose Abode once again despite being able to pick from anything. It ...

Extra hardware to set up and a slightly buggy calibration experience left us less than impressed with this retrofit lock. If your smart lock upgrade must be a retrofit that leaves your exterior ...

Locks come in a variety of types and designs to meet a wide range of security needs. While many locks use a simple key-and-tumbler design, some locks use technology that is significantly more advanced ...