It delivers an impressive list of features for the price. The Wyze Cam is easy to recommend. It’s affordable, it works well, cloud storage is free for two weeks. Does the Wyze app cost money? You Should Know: The only … Continue reading →

The Kwikset Kevo Gen 1 does not have a BHMA grade or fire rating. Difference #4: Hardware – The 1st Gen of Kevo Smart Lock comes with a plastic interior, whereas the 2nd Gen has an all-metal housing. The all-metal … Continue reading →

An outdoor smart plug does the exact same thing, just outside. All you have to do is plug the device into a standard outdoor socket and boot up the companion app. Smart plugs are the quickest and easiest way to … Continue reading →

Whether you’re at home or away, the very best deadbolt lock is the Schlage B760 (the B860 also withstands fire). Only they have Schlage’s Primus Controlled Access cylinder that is highly “resistant” to both picking and bumping – even by … Continue reading →

Can I use FOBs with Kevo Convert? No. The FOB is a device that requires a Kevo Touch-To-Open Smart Lock. Can Kevo unlock remotely? With Kevo Plus you can remotely lock and unlock your Kevo smart lock from anywhere as … Continue reading →

Gathering up the past and embracing the future New finishes coming to the fore in 2020 are Vintage Pewter, Rustic Brass, Graphite Nickel (Gunmetal) and Satin Brass. Some of these are living finishes and carry with them elegance and antique … Continue reading →

Yes. All hollow doors will have whats called a ‘lock block’ situated in the centre of the door on one edge. This is there for latches/locks/handles to be solidly fixed to. How high is a lock block on a hollow … Continue reading →

Voice Control Your Home Security Door Lock hornbill keyless entry door lock is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. What keyless entry works with Google? Google Assistant’s best friend Google Nest x Yale Smart Lock. Budget choice August Smart … Continue reading →

Euro lock handles are designed to be compatible with a cylinder lock, the term euro refers to the key profile, which is this case is larger than the standard. They come with a pre-cut hole for a key to be … Continue reading →

Over time, doors, doorknobs and handles begin to wear out and become hard to operate or just look shabby – like this 20-year-old bathroom knob. But replacing them is easy. Most passage, privacy or entrance sets are sold as complete … Continue reading →

Half dummy door knobs are non-locking door knobs that don’t have to be rotated or turned when opening or closing a door. Instead, you simply pull on the door to open it. Half dummy door knobs are mainly used on … Continue reading →

An August Wi-Fi bridge is needed for remote operability and to receive alerts of events such as manual locking and unlocking, Auto-Lock and Keypad operations, when you’re away from home. An August Wi-Fi bridge is also needed for certain integrations … Continue reading →

When you insert the key, it forces up the pin, freeing the cylinder, which opens up the lock. The locksmith will first identify the direction where the cylinder needs to be turned, and then insert a tool to coax up … Continue reading →

What is the default code for Master Lock? 0-0-0-0Enter the combination and pull the shackle to open. If this is a factory-new lock, the combination is 0-0-0-0. Turn Shackle 90° to position 1. Push shackle in to lock until it … Continue reading →

The ADT Command touchscreen is just the start – and where everything starts, stops and adjusts. Add indoor, outdoor and doorbell cameras, smart lights, locks and thermostats – even a garage door controller – and control all of them from … Continue reading →