Installing high-quality deadbolts and door locks on all your home's exterior door entry points is an essential first line of defense in deterring intruders. While no lock is ever 100 percent ...

PITTSBURGH,None — I assumed deadbolt locks were all pretty similar, but that is not the case. While a deadbolt is clearly better than a standard door knob, unless the deadbolt is strong enough, it may ...

SwitchBot has announced a new deadbolt smart lock that can be unlocked with a glance. Like the Keypad Vision that SwitchBot ...

It’s no wonder that smart home technology, specifically that dealing with home security enhancement, is on the rise. Smart ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Most burglaries involve criminals forcibly entering your home, according to Federal Bureau of Investigation statistics—and ...

Recently I got my hands on the Level Lock, a HomeKit-enabled connected home product that allows you to convert your existing deadbolt into a smart lock. The premise of Level Lock is extremely simple, ...

Resistance to kick-in as sold is how well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. The Tru-Guard Single-Cylinder Deadbolt DL71 KA3 is part of the Door Locks ...

Resistance to kick-in as sold is how well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. Kick-in reinforced is the same test using an aftermarket Box Strike in place ...

Looking to upgrade your home security in 2026? These are the best smart locks unveiled at CES, which you must consider before ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

These top-rated locks from August, Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. But there are some models to avoid. Consumer Reports uses a cordless drill in ...