Tagged: smart lock

How to use smart home gadgets for the holidays

The holiday season is often called the most wonderful time of the year — but if you’re hosting any parties, you probably know it as the most stressful time of the year. Getting your house prepared, ensuring guests will be entertained, and the simple ac…

Yale Assure Lock 2 review

Yale Assure Lock 2 review: smarter than your average smart lock
MSRP $260.00

“The Assure Lock 2 brings tons of features to your front door whether you’re at home or on vacation — but it’s a bit expensive.”

Robust smartphone app
Multiple…

Yale Assure Lock 2 hands-on review

The Assure Lock 2 is the newest edition to Yale’s lineup of smart locks. It’s the follow-up to the original, well-reviewed Assure Lock, and so far, it seems to be hitting all the right notes.

Although I’ve only been testing it for about a week, the As…

What is a smart lock and how does it work?

Smart locks are an increasingly common sight around neighborhoods. These gadgets bring some modern amenities to your front door, letting you eschew your traditional key to operate your deadbolt with a password, fingerprint, or Bluetooth. If you’re curi…

Why aren’t smart locks and video doorbells the same device?

From security cameras and deadbolts to light bulbs and more, the past few years have seen an explosion of new smart home products. You’ve probably noticed Ring doorbells installed on your neighbors’ front porch when out for a walk — and if you haven’t,…