The front door is the first line of security in your home. Relying on a single locking mechanism just doesn't make sense.

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These top-rated locks from August, Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. But there are some models to avoid. Consumer Reports uses a cordless drill in ...

This Aqara smart lock knows when you've arrived at your door and unlocks itself using UWB technology. This is the future of ...

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. John Carlsen has more than a ...

HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. When I first ran across this product, I had to do a ...

Compared with standard locks, keyless locks are more convenient and secure. There are no physical keys to lose or would be thieves to copy. Nor is there an open keyway to pick from the outside. These ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, ...

The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. The K1 can be opened using your fingerprint, a PIN code, a key, or TCL’s mobile app. is a senior reporter who’s ...

You arrive home on a cold, snowy winter's day, pop your key in the lock, turn it, and nothing happens. The way you defrost a ...

Most burglaries involve criminals forcibly entering a home, according to FBI statistics—and many of them come in through the front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Consumer Reports’ door ...