A good door lock is an unusual combination of technology designed to make it difficult for anyone to get in — but easy for you. The mechanism must be complex enough to resist a pick or a drill, beefy ...

Last week, after half an hour of DIY stop-and-go, I installed the future on my front door. The thing I attached — silver, matte-finished, about the size of an ashtray — was an August smart lock, the ...

Moving into a new home is stressful. All the packaging and transporting can be too much to handle, so many people just wish it was over so they can finally settle and forget about it. That’s why so ...

Every year, about 40 million Americans move into new homes, condos, and apartments. Before getting settled in, a lot of them go through the process of changing the locks. Changing locks on a new house ...

Smart locks are an important part of any smart home. Not only do they give you useful features like the ability to unlock the door with a passcode or remotely with your smartphone, but they’re the ...

Do I have the right to change the locks on my apartment door? I think someone else has a key. If I change the lock, must I give the landlord a key? Under Texas law, a landlord must change or re-key ...

Q: For my safety, I would like to have the front and back door lock to my new apartment rekeyed. The manager told me that the previous tenant did not turn in all the keys but that she is not ...

The Defiant Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt is a simple smart lock, with the features most users want. It looks great, with a clean, smart design. It’s easy to install, with clear instructions and all the screws ...