What are you willing to give up for aesthetics? That’s the question when it comes to the Level Lock Pro, a premium, Matter-compatible smart lock that, from the outside, is nearly indistinguishable ...

The Aqara Smart Lock U300 isn’t a deadbolt but rather a lever lock. This opens the door for a different use case than the usual, but some quirks and bugs prevent us from giving it an enthusiastic ...

If you're overwhelmed by the variety of smart lock options on the market, here are Consumer Reports' top picks to help keep your home secure.

The new flagship Level Lock Pro is hugely upgraded from the original, especially for Apple Home users who want to tap to enter their homes. The first Level Lock Plus shipped in 2022. The 2025 Level ...

Nuki’s latest smart lock is its cleanest solution yet and makes installing on any door a breeze ...

I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been reporting on tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to ...

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 ...

Homeowners are giving devices that strike a mix of strong security, daily convenience, and elegant design as top priorities as smart home technologies develop. One outstanding premium smart lock ...

Forget keys! The top smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer ...

No bulk or screen; looks like a regular lock from both sides of the door. Impressive design with the battery hidden inside the lock bolt. Great battery life. App is beautiful and easy to use. More ...

The Avia Smart Deadbolt+ paired with the SolarPro is a great Home Key solution for Apple users, without locking out folks who want physical keys or a front-door code. A front door with a smart lock is ...