Smart devices are here to stay. Not only do they add extra functionality and accessibility to your house, but they can also offer extra security. Have you ever left your house and wondered if you ...

In this video, I install a Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt to expand my collection of home automated devices. The installation also includes a matching entry door handle and a Ring Smart Doorbell ...

Very good on its own, but software configuration when pairing with other smart home systems and devices—including Key by Amazon—can be a bewildering experience. Those are some great features, but I ...

The trend towards turning houses into smart homes has been a slow one over the past few years, but more and more homeowners are adding connected devices like thermostats, cameras, lights, stoves and ...

Schlage’s Encode Smart WiFi Lever is a sturdy side door or internal door lock which you can control remotely via a choice of apps, as well as with a key or keypad access code. It's ideal for securing ...

Tyler Hayes is a product reviewer for Newsweek. He has contributed extensively to WIRED, The New York Times, Fast Company, and others since 2013. He is obsessed with both music and technology, ...

At CES 2022 this week, lock manufacturer Schlage announced it is launching the first lock in North America to support Apple’s Home Key. The Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt is an updated ...

One of the Wallet features introduced in iOS 15 was support for home keys, which will let users add digital keys for compatible HomeKit door locks to the Wallet app on their iPhone and Apple Watch.

After my Schlage Encode Plus review, I concluded that it was the most full-featured smart lock that I’d tried thus far. With standard HomeKit support in tow, in addition to new NFC-powered Apple home ...