If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013.

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet.

This sturdy metal security bar from Master Lock fits snugly under a doorknob and keeps intruders from opening a door from the ...

The answers to questions from tenants and landlords are provided by Robert Griswold, a property manager certified by the Institute of Real Estate Management and author of "Property Management for ...

Traditional mechanical lock vs Smart electronic lock? This is a time when we are abandoning physical mechanical locks and keys, and embracing biometric keys and electronic locks. But the revolution ...

A simple way to upgrade your security system or add to your smart gadgets in the home is to invest in a smart lock. It allows you to keep track of who is locking and unlocking your doors, give ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart door locks and video doorbells are useful for keeping an eye on and controlling what’s going on at your ...

There hasn't been much new hardware from August since it joined Yale, save for the Connected by August kit, which puts August brains in your lock and connects it to the August app. On Wednesday, ...

Hope you've always wanted a smartphone-controlled door lock because the tech world is here to shove them in your face. Or hand, rather. Several companies, with more on their way, are competing to be ...

There are connected accessories for most every entryway in your home. Smart locks unlock both internal and external doors, while smart garage door openers make pulling your car in easier. Until ...

While there are plenty of options to make hinged doors smart, we’ve so far seen only one solution for sliding glass doors and windows. Lychee Things is looking to change that with its SmartSlydr, a ...

School safety remains top of mind as we continue to grapple with the horrific events that strike our schools and impact our lives on what seems to be a regular occurrence. Continuing and reinforcing ...