The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which includes Apple, today released the Aliro 1.0 specification. Aliro is a new standard aimed at improving the way that smart door locks work with smartphones ...

Aliro promises to fix the fragmentation of smart locks, where digital keys only work with specific apps or phones, and make them universal. Eventually, with widespread adoption of Aliro, a digital key ...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has officially launched Aliro 1.0, a new access control standard backed by Apple, Google ...

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

Nuki’s Smart Lock already has its Keypad 2 add-on which features PIN and fingerprint support. Now Nuki is teasing a new Keypad 2 that adds NFC functionality. The Keypad 2 NFC is set to launch on March ...

A healthy inventory of biometric smart locks — with or without physical keys — can improve security for customers looking for the convenience of a fingerprint sensor.

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If you’ve ever struggled to pull out your key from the bottom of your handbag while juggling groceries and kids, worried about how the pet sitter is going to get in while you’re on vacation or rushed ...

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 ...

Locks operated with keys were first invented 4,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. These locks were far simpler than today's, but their operating principles were the same. Is it any wonder that most of ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he ...

Your efforts to make your home smart aren’t limited to the indoors. In addition to home security cameras and video doorbells, you can beef up your home security and a house's overall smarts with a few ...