Kick-in reinforced is the same test using an aftermarket Box Strike in place of the included strike or, for surface-mount locks, 3-inch screws; models scoring Excellent as sold were not retested.

There are also smart doorknob or lever-handle replacement locks, which are more common in apartments (and perhaps small businesses). We recommend the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt for its ...

Whether you need to let in the housekeeper while you’re at work or you’re simply always forgetting to lock up, these keyless ...

Google Wallet just got a new partner to support its Wear OS door-unlock feature that rolled out earlier this month.

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In our vetting of electronic deadbolts, we tested the Schlage Encode, Kwikset Halo Touch, Yale Assure 2, and Eufy Smart Lock Touch. We then took into account our research and experience with other ...

Construction guru Mike Holmes is the guy to go to for home security advice, and his tips for a secure front door and locking ...

Back at CES 2022, Schlage introduced the Encode Plus deadbolt, the first smart lock in North America to support Apple's home key feature that lets you unlock your door via NFC just by using an ...

Google Wallet on Wear OS devices like the Pixel Watch series will soon allow users to interact with Schlage locks, which ...

Raising the stakes, Yale's August and Schlage's Encode, launched in 2018 and 2019, have wi-fi as well. Wi-fi lets you monitor and control the lock when you're away from home, and see the face of ...