A smart lock is a connected home device that uses Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to replace traditional keys, letting you lock or unlock your door with a tap on your phone or a quick voice command. Many models ...

Home Assistant is a versatile platform for connecting all your Internet of Things (IoT) and general smart home hardware. Whether you have Philips Hue bulbs, Reolink cameras, or Nuki door locks, this ...

Overview: Retrofit smart locks can upgrade your existing door’s lock mechanism without changing the door or any external ...

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About a year ago, I traveled home to see my mother and was met with a strange new addition to my childhood home: All of the doors now had smart locks on them (she quickly registered my fingerprint to ...

The best smart locks in 2024 offer enhanced security and convenience, giving homeowners peace of mind with advanced features and easy access control. Sebastian Scholz Nuki/ Unsplash Tired of juggling ...

Locks operated with keys were first invented 4,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. These locks were far simpler than today's, but their operating principles were the same. Is it any wonder that most of ...

Smart home security brand Schlage unveiled two new smart door locks at CES 2025 that help modernize house access. The first is the Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, which has the unique ability to unlock ...

If you’ve ever struggled to pull out your key from the bottom of your handbag while juggling groceries and kids, worried about how the pet sitter is going to get in while you’re on vacation or rushed ...

Home Depot held its Hubspace Fall Preview event today, showcasing a variety of smart home products arriving later this year. One of the coolest new additions to the catalog is the Smart Glass Door by ...

Of course, no widget library would be complete without media widgets. Home Assistant exposes those too for use on Android.