Smart entry locks are the biggest improvement to home security since the lock-and-key system was invented more than a thousand years ago. In many cases, smart locks dispense with physical keys altogether in favor of…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Facial recognition tech is a game-changer Supports most every other access method, too Long-life battery, with a spare in the box Cons Unattractive industrial design Awkwardly placed fingerprint reader…
Ready to turn your house into a smart home? Replacing your dumb bulbs with smart ones is perhaps the easiest way to start. Many smart bulbs can be screwed into existing light sockets, and they…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 2K video resolution Comprehensive feature set Can operate on battery or low-voltage wiring 24/7 recording feature (when hardwired to power) Cloud-storage subscription is truly optional Cons Large, less-than-appealing industrial…
We regularly review the latest smart locks–deadbolts, most often–reporting our impression on their design, installation process, daily use, their related mobile app, and more. What we can’t tell you is how well the lock will…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Integrated solar panels keep camera batteries topped off Very good video quality, with color night vision Local storage eliminates the need for an optional subscription App is easy to…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Supports Matter over Thread Lots of access options, including an excellent fingerprint reader App is easy to master and navigate As promised, only takes four screws to install Cons…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid operation plus high-grade security certification from BHMA Wi-Fi built in, along with Matter Excellent geofencing system Cons Buggy initial setup had to be fixed with a factory reset…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact and versatile, with a long power cord Easy-to-navigate app Solid motion-detection technology, including face recognition Cons 1080p video resolution Some stability issues Useless without a subscription A high…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros App gives you an incredible amount of detail about operating conditions Clarifying agent dispenser is available as an option Cons Very expensive for its performance and results No more…