CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The only catch? You really need an Aqara hub to access some ...

A dumb deadbolt? In this day and age? No, thank you. I want a smarter door, one that can detect when I leave and lock behind me, or unlock using any number of magical methods: phone, watch, ...

The smart lock market has long overlooked a significant demographic: renters and homeowners unable to modify their existing locks. The first SwitchBot Lock, released in 2022, aimed to fill that gap ...

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 ...

Hagop is passionate about smart home products, especially when it comes to making life easier. He's always eager to try out new technologies to make life easier, in terms of cleaning, automation, and ...

The Aqara Smart Lock U300 isn’t a deadbolt but rather a lever lock. This opens the door for a different use case than the usual, but some quirks and bugs prevent us from giving it an enthusiastic ...