NEWS – Back in ’97 when I started writing about gadgets, the idea of a smart lock seemed like something out of a sci-fi movie. Fast forward to today, and here we are, looking at the Lockin Veno Pro. This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill front door lock; it’s like giving your front door a brain […]
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REVIEW – With everyone in my family riding bikes these days, there will come a time when one of us needs to leave our bike unattended. Without the proper lock or deterrent, risk the chance of someone stealing the bike. Bike and e-bike theft is rampant, and protection can no longer be an afterthought. Enter
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REVIEW – Recently, I installed a fingerprint smart lock on my garage access door, and it’s been so convenient! But for some family members, the fingerprint reader is a hit or miss. When the TCL D1 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock came up for a review, I knew I wanted to try it. How well did
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REVIEW – I spend as much time as possible in my remodeled detached garage, which now includes a gym and my E-bike/motorcycle workshop. I believe in security and always keep the doors locked. On many occasions, I make several unplanned trips to the garage only to be frustrated when I realize that I forgot the
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REVIEW – I have a detached garage with a side access door. I need to unlock and lock this door a few times a day, and not having my keys with me means an extra trip into the house. Granted, this is not a huge deal, but if I could cut out this inconvenience, that
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REVIEW – I’ve tried a handful of smart locks in various locations in our house over the years, with mostly disappointing results. Poor battery life, abysmal fingerprint reading, and internet connectivity issues have all marred previous attempts. When the review offer came in for the aqara smart lock U300, I was eager to try it
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REVIEW – If you’re a dedicated Gadgeteer, then you probably have a multitool or possibly a Swiss army knife – one of those things that can do multiple things in one package. Today, we’re going to look at just such a device – this time from the home automation folks at eufy. It is the
REVIEW—Over 30 SwitchBot products control my home’s lights, blinds, switches, and curtains. With the new SwitchBot Lock Pro and Keypad Touch, I can give family and neighbors access without worrying about providing or fumbling with keys. How does it work? Let’s have a closer look! What is it? The SwitchBot Lock Pro is a battery-operated,
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed some fancy electric bikes for the Gadgeteer and now that I’m riding around town with them, I am always worried that someone is going to steal them. It only follows that I should invest in an equally fancy bike lock to protect them. They don’t come much fancier than the Seatylock
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REVIEW – Securing your home is one of the most important things to do. A sturdy deadbolt on an exterior door is one of the best ways to do just that. The Elamor M12 Touchscreen Entry Door Lock is an excellent choice for a dead bolt. It not only offers a very strong locking mechanism,
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DEAL NEWS – Today I have 7 smart locks for your home or business that will help keep your property secure. These keyless locks have a variety of features including fingerprint unlock, card key unlock, touch pads, app control, and more. I switched to keyless entry for my home several years ago and now I
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REVIEW – A few years ago I installed smart locks on the 2 doors in my office. One on the main door and one on a closet door in the room. I really like the lock on the door in the office, but it has a unique cylindrical design and now that I have developed
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REVIEW – Snatch-and-grab theft is rampant enough in many places that there are signs to “Watch your valuables” or “Beware of Pickpockets”. I remember being in Barcelona’s old city years ago and sitting my camera on the chair beside me when I stopped for lunch. The waiter rushed over and made me clip the strap
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REVIEW – We recently moved into a new house with a front door right off our driveway that would be very convenient for our daily use with a family of four. We were looking for a smart door lock that could provide keyless entry for us, our kids, and guests if we would need them
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REVIEW – There’s no denying most people have been spending a lot of time at home recently, so when I do get a chance to venture out I hate playing 10 minutes of “Did I or didn’t I?” trying to remember if I locked the door. SECURAM Systems Inc. has released a smart deadbolt that
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REVIEW – I recently moved into a new home and a new home studio. As a part of my design for that space, I am incorporating several digital door locks for secure and easy access to various areas. I have not yet been bold enough to put them on my outer doors, but I certainly
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REVIEW – Ever since I moved into my new office/studio space, I have been looking for a couple of digital electronic locks to secure the main door to my space and to secure an equipment closet. The first couple of locks that I tested were not quite what I was looking for either because they
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REVIEW – Since the Covid pandemic started to get out of hand in early March 2020, I have been working from home, and have upgraded my in-house studio to handle my video and photo editing as well as my podcast recordings and editing. I have found that with my kids being home, they get into
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REVIEW – Back in August I reviewed the Level Bolt Invisible Smart Lock and loved it so much I purchased several more to install throughout our home. Its ability to transform any deadbolt into a stealthy smart lock is an impressive bit of engineering. Well, the folks @Level have recently introduced the Touch, the ‘smallest smart
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NEWS – Level has just announced its latest smart lock: the Level Touch. Earlier this month I reviewed Level’s Invisible Smart Lock (which they now apparently call the Bolt), that transforms your existing deadbolt into a connected smart lock you’re able to control/manage via your iPhone or Android device. The Level Touch keeps all the stealth
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