In this video, I document the installation process of a Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt as part of my home automation project. Tools used include a hot glue gun and glue sticks. This is the second ...

Xiaomi has unveiled its new Self-Install Smart Lock, designed to upgrade your home security without removing your existing lock. It's available to buy for $139.99 on Xiaomi’s website in Spain, and it ...

Yale has unveiled its new Linus Smart Lock 2 Lite with upgraded technology and a near ‘invisible’ design. Priced at £129.98, the Yale Linus Smart Lock 2 Lite has auto locking and unlocking features on ...

Xiaomi has released the Self-Install Smart Lock, a retrofit device that attaches to existing door locks without requiring drilling or permanent modifications. The lock mounts over standard cylinders ...

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As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

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Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...

For decades, a door lock was a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. Mechanical locks historically remained in service for 15-20 years, sometimes even more. You installed it ...

Baldin Hardware and Level Home have collaborated to launch a new line of invisible smart locks. The Baldwin Engineered with Level collection blends Baldwin’s design expertise with Level’s smart lock ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

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 ...