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If you want an added level of security for your apartment or dorm, or travel frequently and stay in hotels and Airbnbs, a portable door lock is a worthwhile investment. These ingenious temporary locks ...

Whether you have a family to protect or you live alone, extra security is never a bad idea. While standard door locks will do a decent job, there are many other locks with added security to give you ...

Theft Protection Guarantee: Customer may receive reimbursement of up to five hundred dollars ($500) of Customer’s homeowner’s insurance deductible (if any) if, and only if, ALL requirements for Theft ...

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...

If you’re deep into HomeKit like me, you know how convenient it can be for home automation. One of the most exciting smart home security additions for me in the past few years is Home Key from Apple, ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

With the help of clever new technologies, keyless door locks are designed to make everyday life easier and safer. To see for ourselves, we decided to test a few of the best ones on the market. We ...

Many crimes involve intruders coming through a home’s front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy? You can probably make your current door lock more secure with a simple tweak.

Are you tired of fumbling with keys every time you want to enter your home? Do you worry about the security of traditional locks, especially when you’re away from home? If so, it might be time to ...

The Schlage Sense Bluetooth Deadbolt, using a Wi-Fi adapter, can talk to Alexa or Google Assistant. Smart locks, strangely enough, are one of the best entry points into home automation. They add ...