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 ...

Level Lock Pro adds Matter, Thread, and built in door status detection to the smallest smart lock available, making it a top choice.

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Connectivity Standards Alliance says the new Aliro smart lock standard will ensure a variety of smart locks work well with plenty of devices.