Lock, Key & Security Guides
Buying guides, reviews, comparisons, and how-tos for smart locks, safes, auto security, and home security hardware — written to tell you what to buy and what to do next, without the upsell.
Smart Locks
4 guides Buying guide The Best Fingerprint Door Locks of 2026 The best fingerprint door locks of 2026 — best overall, value, Apple homes, and premium — with current prices, real specs, and how to choose. Buying guide The Best Smart Locks of 2026 Our picks for the best smart locks of 2026 — best overall, best value, best for renters, and best for Apple homes — with current prices and how to choose. Comparison Schlage Encode Plus vs Yale Assure Lock 2 Schlage Encode Plus or Yale Assure Lock 2? We compare price, Apple Home Key, security, and configurations to help you pick the right keypad smart lock. Review Yale Approach Smart Lock Review Hands-on take on the Yale Approach — the retrofit smart lock that keeps your existing key. Who it's for, where it shines, and what to know before you buy.