Navigate to Settings and select the Lock from the House Settings. Go to Auto-Unlock. Toggle Enabled Auto-Unlock to ON. How do I get my iPhone to automatically unlock? Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode and enter your passcode … Continue reading →

The strength of Bluetooth GPS receiver technology is the ability to handle data and voice transmissions simultaneously.This means that you can transmit map data, phone calls and more on your smartphone, iPod and tablet. What does a Bluetooth GPS do? … Continue reading →

Android tablets (not all, but the vast majority today) are equipped with dedicated GPS chips that allow them, without LTE and no operator network, to position themselves on the whole earth. No need to take an LTE model and put … Continue reading →

Your Snapchat username is set when you first create your Snapchat account. It’s not possible to change your Snapchat username. This is for security reasons. It’s also not possible to transfer account data, Memories, or Snapstreaks from one username to … Continue reading →

The Blink SmartHome Skill is available for Alexa enabled devices. With this skill, the Alexa device can control your camera systems with similar features as the Blink mobile app. Alexa devices with screens are able to show you the camera … Continue reading →

Android is the only platform in the world that has a very relaxed policy for Jailbreaking devices. They even allow Jailbreak-access apps to be on the Google Play Store. Why would you jailbreak an Android? Rooting allows you to remove … Continue reading →

Features: Kevo works with Bluetooth to let you open your door with just a tap, which is pretty neat. It also has several smart home integrations, including Ring and Amazon Alexa. Does my Kwikset lock have Bluetooth? Aura is a … Continue reading →

Wyze Plug is a smart plug you can control using WiFi. You can use Wyze Plug to turn any device into a smart device that can be turned on or off from your smartphone or tablet. Do WYZE plugs need … Continue reading →

The national average materials cost to install a door lock is $128.47 per lock, with a range between $99.93 to $157.00. The total price for labor and materials per lock is $222.36, coming in between $145.07 to $299.65. Your actual … Continue reading →

The day you get the keys, you should ideally still have at least six months’ worth of your income tucked away for home repairs, property taxes and rainy days. In fact, many mortgage lenders require borrowers to prove they’ll have … Continue reading →

In the United States, there are two common backsets for residential door locks: 2 3/8 inches and 2 3/4 inches. Pack your locks with a 2-3/8-inch or 2-3/4-inch latch, depending on which backset you specify. Dummy sets have no latch … Continue reading →

The standard sized bore hole is 2 1/8″ in diameter. Through the edge of the door there is a 1″ cross bore that extends from the edge of the door through the bore hole. This cross bore is where the … Continue reading →

Replacing a lock is self-explanatory: the locksmith changes your old lock with a new one. Rekeying, on the other hand, is a bit different – the locksmith replaces the working key of the lock but keeps the same lock. The … Continue reading →

When your thermostat is locked, anyone can turn the thermostat’s ring to change the temperature within the range you’ve set.When you lock your Nest Thermostat with the Nest app, the smallest temperature range is 2.5?C (for example, 20-22.5?C). How do … Continue reading →

Unlike debit cards, “for credit cards today, it’s not common to use a PIN, so most cards in the U.S. are staying the same way, supporting a signature,” or in some cases no card holder verification at all, says Stephanie … Continue reading →