Ring, the Amazon-owned video doorbell maker, is entering a new market: smart locks. Ring’s new device isn’t exactly a copy-and-paste of the other locks already on the market, however, as it tackles a big issue that often deters people from embracing this kind of smart home equipment: the fear of the battery dying and getting
When I’m asked about smart home gadgets, I typically suggest people start at their front door, such as with a video doorbell or smart lock. Smart locks, in particular, are an obvious first step (and only step, if you prefer) into smart home tech, and they can benefit nearly anyone with a front door. But
This smart lock is built for rentals in all-new ways. / Tyler Lacoma/CNET Pros & Cons Affordable for its tech and design quality Many access options including fingerprint, included cards, keys, keypad and more Extra-large battery case rated for up to three years Easy to manage access and logs through the app Unique sleep mode
SwitchBot has launched a new retrofit smart lock that gives owners multiple ways to enter European homes without a traditional key. Announced at IFA today, the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo provides multi-user entry and up to 19 ways to unlock doors, including, fingerprint scans, passcodes, NFC card access, contactless authentication via facial
Updated August 23, 2026 — 10:31pm,first published 1:51pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA A Western Bulldogs-Collingwood showdown on Friday night and Melbourne to take on Carlton the following night will feature in the AFL’s inaugural wildcard weekend. The Bulldogs’ upset
Usually, you don’t want people poking around on your device. There are ways to stop this, including biometrics and passcodes, but Android users don’t have many privacy options once someone — whether it’s a kid, friend or thief — gets hold of their phone and gets past the lock screen. Android 17 is potentially changing
