Auto theft numbers are declining in Washington, yet the state still ranks among the highest in the nation for stolen vehicles.

Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock launches in Japan and the UAE with no-drill installation, Matter support, fingerprint unlock, Wi-Fi control, and multi-platform voice support.

I’ve waited a decade to get a smart lock. Upon moving into a new apartment, the first thing I did was install the new Level Lock Pro. After a month of testing, it has been very much worth the wait.

It seems that post-and-ring bike lock-ups are easily jimmied until the ring pops off, which may explain why so many are missing. Last month’s column was about an epidemic of posts that aren’t wearing ...

There’s an epidemic of broken post-and-ring lock-ups for bikes along Danforth Avenue, but the reason is a mystery. The city has put considerable resources into expanding cycling infrastructure, to ...

After seeing a trader’s Facebook page advertising home security system installations, a woman contacted the trader to request a quote for an intercom system. The trader asked the consumer to send a ...

Popular home security camera companies Ring and Google Nest have never been more competitive. With new hardware releases and massive AI upgrades in Gemini for Home and Alexa Plus in Oct. 2025, these ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...

The Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock is a well-made smart lock that concentrates on the most important tasks, but some will find its price tag a bit high for its limited feature set. Schlage ...

Taylor Swift’s ring in Travis Kelce’s lock screen photo grabbed attention last week. Fans wondered if the two got secretly engaged. However, a source recently denied the engagement rumors, claiming ...

In this video, I install a Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt to expand my collection of home automated devices. The installation also includes a matching entry door handle and a Ring Smart Doorbell ...