The U400 ($269.99) is the first to support Apple’s Home Key’s hands-free unlocking. This uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) ...

It used to be that to get into your home, you needed a key. If you lost that key, you either had to call a locksmith (or maybe your landlord) or break into your own home. If you happened to be 10-year ...

Smart home brand Aqara presented multiple firsts at CES 2026, including the first Matter thermostat with Apple Adaptive ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Powered by ultra-wideband, the next generation of smart locks will turn your phone into a key — that you never ...

My sister got locked out of her house for the third time in six months last spring. She called from her porch, frustrated and embarrassed, waiting for a locksmith to charge $200 for ten minutes of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thanks to advances in technology, getting locked out of your home can be a problem from a bygone era. Smart home automation has negated the ...

I’ve always wondered: Are keys really truly unique? Eventually, somewhere, my house key has to work on another house, right? Your key will probably work on another home — and another person’s key ...

Since Apple introduced home key, it has quickly become one of the most important features for smart locks. Basic HomeKit support just doesn’t cut it anymore. Unlocking your front door with just a tap ...

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