Smart locks are taking over because they fix the everyday annoyances metal keys never could. You stop losing keys. You let the dog walker in from your phone. You give one-time codes to the plumber ...

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 ...

It's wild to think that not too long ago, we were all turning physical keys in car doors and ignitions. But today, many new cars don't come with keys at all anymore. That's because smart key ...

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How we keep our properties secure really hasn’t advanced that much in thousands of years. According to Pliny the Elder, the first key was used by Theodorus of Samos in the sixth century BC. Today, ...

Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a fingerprint. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with ...

Almost everyone has experienced fumbling for keys in the dark, misplacing a set right before leaving the house, or worrying about who might have a copy. Traditional keys come with real drawbacks. They ...

Apple is finally putting its U1 ultra wideband chip to use in the smart home with a new hands-free unlocking feature. But it’s not compatible with any existing smart locks. Apple is finally putting ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Samsung's newest feature turns your phone into your house keys. The company has created the Digital Home Key, a feature inside of the Samsung ...