Being locked inside by a smart lock failure made me rethink smart home security. Here’s why smart locks still worry me, and why fail-safes matter.

If such a situation arises, one of my favorite ones is a little-known lock screen setting on Android. I always use it before ...

The smart fingerprint lock every playroom needs for safety and peace of mind. Quick access for adults, secure protection for kids—this simple upgrade helps keep play areas organized, controlled, and ...

This budget smart lock doesn’t skimp on features, although reservations over the robustness of it hardware keep us from making a strong recommendation for it. TCL jumped into the smart lock market ...

More Americans are ditching metal keys for digital access. According to a 2022 report by consumer tech research firm Parks Associates, about 12 million households had a smart door lock, and that ...

WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. Passkeys are a ...

The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. is a senior reporter who’s ...

This inexpensive smart lock covers the basics—and even provides a fingerprint reader—making for a very affordable smart lock if you don’t need any other bells and whistles. You probably know TCL for ...

Modern enterprise software development increasingly relies on a vast and complex supply chain of third-party components, integrations, and frameworks. No-code development platforms are no exception, ...

TP-Link Systems Inc., a leader in networking and smart home solutions, has unveiled the Tapo DL100 Smart Deadbolt Door Lock. This latest addition to its award-winning Tapo smart home portfolio ...