Looking to upgrade your home security in 2026? These are the best smart locks unveiled at CES, which you must consider before ...

New insights into how smart digital locks, biometric access, and connected door security systems are reshaping modern ...

These top-rated locks from August, Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. But there are some models to avoid. Consumer Reports uses a cordless drill in ...

Studies have shown that in 34 percent of home burglaries, criminals enter through the main, or front, door. It’s sometimes a crime of convenience because residents fail to lock their doors during the ...

Smart locks promise relief here and aim to make everyday life more convenient—without compromising security. They open the ...

The front door is the first line of security in your home. Relying on a single locking mechanism just doesn't make sense.

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 ...

Biometric door locks — or smart locks — allow you to unlock your door with a combination of your fingerprint and a PIN. Smart locks typically cost a few hundred dollars and allow you to authorize ...

Padlocks are portable locking devices that we all learned about as kids to secure our school lockers, bikes, and other valuables. They come in an infinite number of configurations and are controlled ...