REVIEW – Over the years, I’ve installed a bunch of tech around our place: Sonos speakers, PoE surveillance systems, fancy connected entry gate opener, NAS, WiFi extenders, etc. But I’m pretty much a noob when it comes to smart home integration. Though in the past few years, I’ve have been considering trying out connected smart […]
REVIEW – Do you still carry keys? These days the only keys I use regularly are for my e-bikes and bike locks. When you don’t need to carry keys daily, it can be hard to remember to grab them on the way out. Your choices are to come up with a way to remember, or
Alfred DB1-B Smart Deadbolt review Read More
NEWS – I’m a huge fan of Wyze products. I have several of their Wyze cam security cameras in my home and view them many times throughout the day while I’m at work. I also use their Wyze Sense sensors in my home too. So every time I hear that Wyze has a new product,
Wyze Lock makes your dumb deadbolt smart Read More
NEWS – The list of Home Automation products is growing, and smart locks are popular amongst them. But most if not all of them require you to replace your existing deadbolt and usually have a touch or keypad. The Level Lock is billed as the world’s first invisible smart lock. It’s designed to install inside
Level Lock transforms your dumb lock into a smart lock Read More
GIFT IDEA NEWS – A few days ago, I was chatting with a neighbor and he commented about the number of packages that I receive each day. He was saying that when he hears footsteps in the hallway, he looks through his peephole and he always sees a driver from either FedEx, DHL, UPS, USPS
The Master Lock Bluetooth Padlock Outdoor for Personal use can keep your packages safe! Read More
REVIEW – Keyless deadbolt locks are nothing new. For example, there are models that have a keypad that you can input your numeric code to lock and unlock the bolt. And with newer technology, there are some that allow you to operate the lock from your smartphone. Although either method is great to have on
Reagle Smart Lock review Read More
REVIEW – A few months ago I had the opportunity to review the Yale Assure deadbolt lock and jumped at the opportunity to review another of their great products. Like its older brother, the Yale Assure Lever Smart Keypad Lock doesn’t disappoint. What is it? The Yale model YRL236 is an interior door lock with
Yale Assure Lever Smart Keypad Lock YRL236 review Read More
REVIEW – I use padlocks a lot to secure many of the equipment cases that I own. A good padlock is important to make sure that my quite expensive photography and videography equipment does not grow legs and walk away. I am very much into keyless locks because having a bunch of keys not only
igloohome Smart Padlock review Read More
REVIEW – I love smart home gadgets. But I have yet to review any type of smart lock. That is up until now. Today I’ll be reviewing the Lockly Secure Pro Deadbolt Edition. This lock is loaded with a lot of unique security features, including a secure digital keypad and 3D fingerprint sensor. Let’s take
Lockly Secure Pro Deadbolt Edition smart lock review Read More
REVIEW – One of my recurring nightmares is trying to open my junior high combination lock. I have a very bad memory, so I avoid combination locks whenever possible. The Tapplock Lite features fingerprint unlocking with a “Morse code” backup. I know Morse code, so I wanted to check this out. What is it? The
Tapplock Lite fingerprint lock review Read More
REVIEW – As a self-confessed gadget nerd, I am always looking for the unique gadget that provides a balance between technology and usefulness. Sometimes it can just be a gimmick that I like, and if that gimmick lets me do something automated and techie, then I am good. For this review, I am testing the
Brando Smart Fingerprint Padlock review Read More
REVIEW – My father imparted many tidbits of wisdom to me prior to his passing a few weeks ago. One of his gems was, “Locks keep honest people honest.” How true this is. With Yale’s Assure Lock Deadbolt, my pockets have become a bit lighter and my home is protected in technological style. What is
Yale Assure Connected by August Touchscreen Smart Lock YRD226 review Read More
REVIEW – Road rage. PTSD. Spam. Phishing. You know something has become widespread when there’s a name for it that most folks recognize. Here’s a new one – Porch Pirate. Those are the folks who drive around behind delivery vehicles and grab packages from the stoops of the intended recipient. And, like any good contagion,
BoxLock smart padlock review Read More
REVIEW – Being the technology geek that I am, I’ve been wanting to upgrade to one of these smart locks for quite a while. When the chance to review the Gate Camera Smart Lock came along I was more than willing to give it a try. What is it? The Gate Camera Smart Lock is
Gate Camera Smart Lock review Read More
REVIEW – For near 30 years, I traveled the world for work. I’ve had cause to stay in some less desirable places, sometimes losing sleep worrying if someone might gain access to my lodging while I slept. On one occasion, one of my coworkers woke to find a hotel employee in his room in the
Masterbolt Travel Door Lock review Read More
Over the past few months, I have written a few news stories about Bluetooth controlled door locks. Those locks either replace a part of an existing lock or install over an existing lock. In some cases, the installation can be a bit tricky and may require someone with a bit of experience to ensure that
The Haven Lock Connect is the deadbolt that keeps you safe! Read More
These days, everywhere I look I see processes and tasks that were once manual, completely automated to meet the needs and demands of today’s technology-driven world. As a techie myself, I usually embrace most of the new and innovative gadgets, but I do hold on to some hesitation when I feel that there may be
The 3rd gen August Smart Lock keeps your home secure without a complicated install Read More
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 purchase Read 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
Tapplock one smart fingerprint padlock review Read More
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 lock Read More