Locks

Level Lock transforms your dumb lock into a smart lock

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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 […]

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The Master Lock Bluetooth Padlock Outdoor for Personal use can keep your packages safe!

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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

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Yale Assure Lever Smart Keypad Lock YRL236 review

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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

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Lockly Secure Pro Deadbolt Edition smart lock review

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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

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Yale Assure Connected by August Touchscreen Smart Lock YRD226 review

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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

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The Haven Lock Connect is the deadbolt that keeps you safe!

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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

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The 3rd gen August Smart Lock keeps your home secure without a complicated install

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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

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Nest x Yale smart door lock is finally available for purchase

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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

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