Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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, ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The home is getting increasingly smart, and more and more new devices are getting smart connectivity. But not everyone wants to replace the ...

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While it has plenty of compelling features, Aqara’s latest retorfit smart lock is a few firmware updates short of being ready for for prime time. Aqara’s smart lock enters its second generation with ...

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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 ...