Company expands beyond smart locks with new hardware and software designed to simplify access, security, and short-term ...

At CES 2026, Xthings, a category innovation leader in AIoT and smart security, will unveil significant advancements in its Ulticam “Intelligent Vision” ...

As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Adrienne Maxwell Adrienne Maxwell is an editor covering AV gear. Her specialty ...

I have tested many smart locks over the years. They all promise convenience but always fall short, with apps that look like they are stuck in 2013, poor battery life, and compatibility headaches. Avia ...

My sister got locked out of her house for the third time in six months last spring. She called from her porch, frustrated and embarrassed, waiting for a locksmith to charge $200 for ten minutes of ...

I’ve seen plenty of smart home automation tech over the past few years, but once in a while, a real standout product rises to the top. For me, solid products are those that are functionally simple, ...

The GDPR-compliant Nuki Smart Lock has arrived in the United States, and it'll upgrade the security of your Apple Smart home with 8 ways to unlock your door in under a second. Smart locks come in many ...

Xiaomi is quietly preparing to launch a new addition to its smart home lineup — and this one might be its most practical yet. The Xiaomi Self-Install Smart Lock has appeared on the company’s global ...

This simpler and less expensive version of Lockin’s flagship smart lock drops the integrated camera—mostly for the best. Lockin was a pioneer with the palm vein scanning feature on its Veno Pro Palm ...

Baldin Hardware and Level Home have collaborated to launch a new line of invisible smart locks. The Baldwin Engineered with Level collection blends Baldwin’s design expertise with Level’s smart lock ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Kurt Schlosser on Sep 16, 2025 at ...