As first announced at WWDC 2021, iOS 15 evolves Apple Wallet to store keys for hotels, homes, and even cars. The Schlage Encode Plus is the first such consumer lock solution to take advantage of the ...

On the eve of CES 2022, Schlage unveiled an updated version of the Encode smart lock that ties in Apple Home Keys. The Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt will work with Apple's Home Key feature ...

Often, when new technology is released, you don't realize what a change the tech can make in your life until you try it. For many people who have adopted modern deadbolts and doorknobs that operate ...

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Smart locks have certainly elevated the way we enter our homes. But while smart locks and other smart home devices can make your home more secure and offer some level of convenience, they're not ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Very inexpensive ・Smooth hardware operation ・Lots of user management options Cons ・Very rocky physical setup ・Limited advanced setting options ・Scanners (especially ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Home Key makes Level Home’s latest ‘invisible’ smart lock even more compelling for Apple users. And once it’s ...

Yale’s latest electronic lock won’t connect to your other smart home gear or to your smartphone, but it’s easy to install and manage. It covers the basics in style. Yale’s parade of high-tech locks ...