Nest has finally added a smart door lock to their connected-home lineup. Nest says: “Yale knows secure locks. Nest knows the connected home. Together, we’ve made a tamper‑proof, key‑free deadbolt that connects to the Nest app.” Our local Best Buy had one of the Nest x Yale locks in stock, but it was the wrong …
Nest x Yale smart door lock is finally available for purchaseRead More
Today most of the products we use are more secure than ever and security features like fingerprint sensors are commonplace in high-tech items like phones, tablets, and laptops. Now Tapplock has taken that technology and put it into a paddock. The Tapplock one combines today’s technology with unbreakable durability. It’s the padlock reimagined and I …
With the AirBolt, you won’t need a key nor a combination to unlock your luggage. AirBolt connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth, so you can lock or unlock it using an app. You can also track your luggage, sound alarms when your bag is moved past a proximity boundary, or sound an alarm to …
Protect your luggage with AirBolt, the first Bluetooth-connected travel lockRead More
Smart locks are all the rage these days and once you own one, you’ll find it hard to go back to the old-fashioned key lock. This is the second smart lock that I’ve used and this PIN Genie smart lock has some great features that I’ve never seen or used before. To me, the convenience of …
Keyless number pad door locks have been a familiar sight at airports and other commercial settings for years. These locks are especially useful for applications where multiple people must share access to a secure location, control of physical keys must be maintained, entry and security access must be logged, and tampering or unauthorized access must …
Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt door lock reviewRead More
When it comes to style, Kwikset’s Obsidian touchscreen deadbolt door lock is a far cry from their Kevo lock that I reviewed last year. This new lock has a modern style that features a low profile white LED touchscreen keypad that doesn’t require a physical house key.
Have you ever wondered how a padlock’s locking mechanism works? Now you can find out with this clear see thru padlock from Mazu. Designed as a learning tool for locksmiths, this clear plastic lock is a fully functioning padlock.
I find myself at a point in life where my hands are always full. Whether carrying work equipment, groceries, or my children, I often find myself without a free hand to open the door to my house. I was recently given the opportunity to review the Yale Real Living Assure lock. It’s a Bluetooth smart …
Picture this scenario. You’ve just been to the grocery store and spent eleventy billion dollars on Honey Bunches of Oats cereal and BBQ potato chips. You get home and are one of those people who can’t make multiple trips to the house with your bags. You MUST carry in all the bags at once or …
Before being thrust into adulthood, I used to ride my bike everywhere; it was one of my favorite things to do. Although I haven’t ridden a bike in years, my children are at the age where they are learning how to ride bikes. I love the idea of taking family bike rides and am exploring the …
I Lock It – an effortless way to keep your bike safeRead More
Is it possible to get any lazier? I found a way. And it’s good. With the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt I no longer have to find my house key and wiggle it into the lock when my hands are full or I leave the car running. I don’t even have to remember a combination code. Now …
Whether it’s securing a locker, a shed, or luggage, most people find themselves in need of a padlock or combination lock at one time or another. The problem with these locks is you have to remember a combination or keep track of a key. Personally, I’ve had to throw away more than one lock because …
Wouldn’t it be nice if people didn’t steal our stuff? You could just leave things on your table, backyard deck, or car seat, walk up to the counter for coffee or whatever, and not have to keep watch on your stuff. OK, Leave it to Beaver moment is over. Fact is, everybody is trying to grab …
The Keyport Slide 2.0 already reduces the size of your keychain, but adding these Bolt locks will further reduce the number of keys you need to carry. Each Bolt lock can be keyed to your car’s key, so you can unlock all your Bolt locks with that single key. You program the lock by inserting …
Reduce the number of keys you need to carry with these locksRead More
There are a variety of ways you can open and lock your home’s door without using a key. I tried a WiFi-connected deadbolt that didn’t work, no matter what type of interpretive dance I used to approach it. I’ve been intrigued by other Kickstarter products that still haven’t made it to market long after the …
Replace your door’s deadbolt key with Sesame and a smartphone appRead More