If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013.

Multiple editors have tested and appreciate the Schlage Encode for its ease of use and installation.

Every year, thousands of bikes are stolen across the country, amounting to millions if not billions of dollars in lost value. As bikes continue to evolve and prices continue to climb, the stakes for ...

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Most burglaries involve criminals forcibly entering a home, according to FBI statistics—and many of them come in through the front door. That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Consumer Reports’ door ...

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From your front entrance to your hotel room, I narrowed it down to the standouts. My pick: Yale’s Assure lock (20% off) unlocks when your hands are full and automatically latches up for you.