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Two former Google Glass engineers have teamed up to create Gate, a smart lock which they are claiming to be the first all-in-one-solution to home access. Enhancing your deadbolt lock capabilities with ...

Why bother with a bunch of pesky accessories when you can have a single device do all of the heavy lifting? That's the idea behind Gate Labs' Gate smart lock. As a Wi-Fi deadbolt with a built-in ...

Smart door locks and deadbolts allow you to let anyone in your house from anywhere with an internet connection, but how many enable you to ensure the identity of the person entering? Some smart locks, ...

We've seen video doorbells before, that let you see who's at your door via an app on your smartphone. We've also seen smart door locks, that let you digitally control who is allowed to enter your home ...

The world’s first smart lock/camera combo works as intended, but it’s not the most attractive product to put on your front door. As various smart home components become more and more generic, ...

Internet-connected doorbells and smart door locks have been readily available for a while now. While the two products are distinctly different, they also loosely file under the same category in that ...

Xiaomi has listed a new smart door lock outdoor camera security kit on its online mall in China. The kit is a combination of two existing products – the Mi Smart Door Lock 1S and the Mi Outdoor camera ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart home devices are not just for the inside of your house — they can also enhance outdoor spaces. Whether you have a backyard, patio, or ...

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 ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

On the latest HomeKit Insider Podcast episode, your host talks about more updates on Sonos, smart locks, and reviews an outdoor smart TV. Sonos made headlines twice this past week — and neither time ...