The house key is one of those things you often search for when your hands are full. Smart locks promise relief here and aim ...

Smart locks that supplement or replace your front door deadbolt do much more than lock and unlock your door without a key. Most smart locks (and all of the locks on our top picks list) let you receive ...

Home security has advanced far beyond padlocks and deadbolts. Today, smart locks offer convenience and remote control, but ...

It's time for your front door to go high tech. The aptly named Lockitron is an electronic door lock you can control via your phone. You may never need keys again, but the Lockitron is more than simply ...

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Leaving a spare key under the doormat or on top of a doorframe is never a good idea. A dedicated lock box for your spare keys allows you to provide entry to others when you’re not around—like dog ...

Padlocks are portable locking devices that we all learned about as kids to secure our school lockers, bikes, and other valuables. They come in an infinite number of configurations and are controlled ...