Deadbolts significantly improve security over key-in-knob locks alone. Electronic locks let you lock and unlock your door without a key. Cons: They lack the convenience and extra features of smart ...

Mortise – A recess cut into the surface or edge of the door or doorjamb, usually for the purpose of housing hardware like hinges or lock parts. Strike Plate – A metal part with a hole or ...

Here’s how it works. The best smart locks provide a lot more than just convenience. With remote control and monitoring over your door, you'll know if someone enters your home or be able to let ...

In our lab tests, Door Locks models like the BE365 V CAM 619 ... well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. Kick-in reinforced: Kick-in reinforced ...

Knob cylinder Additional info Assa Abloy C100 Euro is a metal double knob cylinder, which is compatible with all DIN mortice locks, suitable for locks on glass door wings and walls. It has LED status ...

Forget keys! The best smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...