Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Schlage combines excellent quality with useful smart features, like many of our top picks. Other CNET experts and I have tested nearly 30 popular smart lock options to narrow them down to the latest ...

Level has always impressed me with its smart locks that look just like normal home deadbolts, but house compact tech features include card-tapping access, app controls and Apple Home Key support. Its ...

Forget keys! The top smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when.

In your aim to achieve enhanced home security and convenience, smart locks have emerged as a go-to innovation you could try. These devices protect your home against intrusions and add a layer of smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Over the past four years, I've tested dozens of different smart locks while reviewing products for BGR. There are so many great options out ...

Daniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for ...

If you aren't sure where to start with home security or smart home tech, a smart lock is one of my favorite entry points. I can control mine with an app, send over temporary passes to friends and set ...

With the imposed tariffs, the price of tech is going to gradually get more and more expensive. A recent CNET survey shows 87% of shoppers are concerned about buying tech because of the price hikes and ...

The new Matter-enabled smart lock from Level offers solid protection and app-based smarts, all hidden neatly away in a standard deadbolt design. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of ...