Upgrading to a smart lock is a DIY project -- if you know what you're doing. These steps will explain what instruction ...

[Andrea] just sent us this great student hack he made for his room. He’s constructed an Arduino keypad door lock — without using any proper fastening hardware! The entire build is made out of scrap ...

A hackerspace is a place that generally needs to be accessed by a wide group of people, often at weird and unusual hours. Handing around keys and making sure everything is properly locked up can be ...

Since the CSA released Aliro 1.0, the floodgates have opened for smart lock manufacturers to release solutions that require only a simple tap to unlock. Nuki just announced the Keypad 2 NFC, which ...

Smart lock company Nuki today launched the Keypad 2 NFC, which is the first keypad that includes support for Aliro. Aliro is a smart lock standard that supports interoperability between mobile devices ...

After the adoption of Aliro 1.0, Nuki, a well-known European manufacturer, emerges from hiding. However, many questions remain. This is a new version of the keypad already available on the market, ...

Aashna Gheewalla is an Associate Writer at CNET. She previously worked as a Deals Writer at Wirecutter and a Health Advocacy Writer at GoodRx. She spends her free time teaching and practicing Pilates ...

I never understood the buzz behind smart locks until I got my first—and now, similar to how I rarely carry cash anymore, keys in my pockets have become a thing of the past. There are many different ...

Your home’s main door is the most important line of defence. So it goes without saying that your door and its lock must be robust and strong as that’s the main safety barrier standing between you and ...

No bulk or screen; looks like a regular lock from both sides of the door. Impressive design with the battery hidden inside the lock bolt. Great battery life. App is beautiful and easy to use. More ...

If you’ve ever struggled to pull out your key from the bottom of your handbag while juggling groceries and kids, worried about how the pet sitter is going to get in while you’re on vacation or rushed ...

It’s probably safe to say that not much phases Trevor McNally, a former marine turned full time lock-picking YouTuber. Unfortunately for the lock company Proven Industries, its leadership ...