Smart locks let you unlock your door with your phone, fingerprint or a simple code—plus, many can lock themselves behind you for additional peace of mind. To find the best smart locks for all sorts of ...

I’ve unlocked smart locks just about every way you can: a keypad, an app, a fingerprint sensor, facial recognition, even palm ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

If the doors on your car creak and groan when they’re opened or closed, the hinges are dry and need lubrication. That’s not just so they no longer disturb the peace. Without lubrication, hinges can ...

Smart locks have long been my first suggestion for anyone looking to adopt home security technology (right alongside video doorbells). They’re easy to use, come as replacements or cheaper retrofits ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he learned how to ...

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Harry Rabinowitz Tech Reporter What kinds of bike locks ...