Smart Locks
Best Smart Locks for Renters 2026: 5 That Install in Minutes, Need No Drilling, and Come Off When You Move
Last Updated: April 2026 Renters face a unique lock problem: you need keyless entry and remote access, but your landlord probably won’t let you drill new holes or replace the deadbolt permanentl...
Best Smart Locks for Home Security 2026: Only 2 Out of 6 We Tested Work With Both Z-Wave Alarms and Apple HomeKit — Full Compatibility Table
Last Updated: March 2026 A smart lock paired with your security system does something no camera can: it stops people from getting in. Cameras record break-ins. Locks prevent them. But not every smart ...
Best Smart Locks 2026: Schlage vs Yale vs August vs Level — Which Works With Your Alarm System?
Schlage Encode Plus ($300) is the only deadbolt with Apple HomeKit, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi built in — pair it with Abode and you can lock/unlock from the Abode app, HomeKit, or Alexa with zero extra hubs. ...
Yale vs Schlage 2026: Assure Lock 2 vs Encode Plus — Z-Wave vs HomeKit, and Which Lock Fits Your Security System
Yale Assure Lock 2 costs $180-250 and supports HomeKit, Matter, Z-Wave, and Zigbee — widest compatibility of any smart lock. Schlage Encode Plus costs $250-300 with ANSI Grade 1 deadbolt (highest kick...
Schlage Encode Plus vs Encode vs Connect 2026: The Only Smart Lock With Apple Home Key — Full Pricing and Which Model to Buy
The Schlage Encode Plus ($300) is the only smart lock with Apple Home Key — tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock. The Encode ($250) drops Home Key but keeps built-in Wi-Fi. The Connect ($180) need...