There are many things you can do to boost home security, such as adding an alarm system or getting a guard dog, but unless you have working deadbolt locks and actually use them, your home isn’t secure ...

Experts and amateurs alike allege that Kwikset SmartKey locks are flawed and unsafe. What does this mean for the Kevo? Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure ...

Are double-keyed deadbolts legal? Are they safer? More secure? Great questions. First, let's define a double-keyed deadbolt. It's a deadbolt that locks from the inside and the outside with a key. This ...

Installing high-quality deadbolts and door locks on all your home's exterior door entry points is an essential first line of defense in deterring intruders. While no lock is ever 100 percent ...

Maintaining a truly smart home takes more than simply connecting to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and ...

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 ...