LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

Smart locks come in all shapes and sizes. Some models have their own deadbolt hardware, while others, like the second-generation Apple HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock, retrofit to a wide variety of ...

A smart lock is more than just a convenient way to start stringing together a smart home. It's another method for managing your household even when you can't be there. The smart lock lets you know who ...

In this video, I install a Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt to expand my collection of home automated devices. The installation also includes a matching entry door handle and a Ring Smart Doorbell ...

For those seeking simplicity without sacrificing security, the TCL K1 Fingerprint Knob Smart Lock is a fantastic choice.

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Thinking about adding a smart lock to your home? Once you’ve installed a smart lock, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the device. A good smart lock will add layers of security to your house, ...

Before disassembling anything on your door, you should check a few things. Make sure your door closes easily and all the way. If you need to give it an extra shove or pull up or down on hinges, a ...

THE FRONT DOOR: It keeps bad people out, it lets good people in. It protects, it welcomes, but if you’ve ever been away from home and had to race back to unlock it for a needy guest, dog walker or ...