Forget keys! The top smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when.

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

The Level Lock Pro is the best and most attractive smart lock you can buy, and its support for Matter means it can be seamlessly integrated into any smart home ecosystem. We’re longtime fans of Level ...

The Eufy Smart Lock E30 is one of the first products in its class to support Matter over Thread, but that feature didn’t work properly in our testing. Fortunately, the rest of this offering is solid.

SwitchBot’s new retrofit lock works well enough, but its appearance will be too brutalist for many homes. SwitchBot has taken a unique approach to the smart lock space: Its first lock wasn’t just a ...

Affordable lock. Works well overall and has a nice, sleek look. Can sense whether door is open or closed without needing an external sensor. Has automations. No subscription fees. Keypad takes a ...

Rich was the editorial lead for CNET's Home and Wellness sections, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Before moving to Louisville in 2013, Rich ran CNET's desktop computer review section for 10 years in ...

David Murphy was formerly the Senior Technology Editor at Lifehacker. Across his 15+ year career in technology journalism, his reviews and how-to guides have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall ...

Aqara’s newest smart lock gets universal tap-to-unlock, but only iPhones and Apple Watches let you skip that step and just ...