The Z-Wave Alliance—an organization that promotes the development and use of the open-source Z-Wave standard in smart homes and smart buildings—is celebrating the growth of the standard’s latest ...

“It transforms the way we enter our homes” – Yale unveils new Linus smart lock ...

At CES 2026, Lockin unveiled the new V7 Max smart lock. This is the first-ever vein recognition smart lock with wireless optical charging. The AuraCharge tech eliminates the need to charge the smart ...

The Lockin V7 Max smart lock displayed among other smart locks at CES (Amy Skorheim for Engadget) Smart locks have a notable inconvenience: running out of power. Lockin, maker of vein-recognition ...

Aqara’s new U400 smart lock is the first to use Apple’s UWB-based hands-free unlocking, and it works every time, even with full hands. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a ...

The technology allows you to forget about ever having to recharge the lock. The technology allows you to forget about ever having to recharge the lock. is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and ...

Smart home device manufacturer Aqara is showing its new Smart Lock U400 at CES. It’s among the first devices of its kind to combine Apple Home Key technology with an Ultra-wideband (UWB) radio to ...

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 4, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Lockin, opens new tab, the #1 bestselling vein recognition smart lock brand worldwide, announced the launch of the first-ever vein recognition smart ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Aqara has unveiled the Smart Lock U400 at CES, a new Matter-compatible smart lock that uses Ultra ...

The Xthings Ultraloq Bolt Sense is a smart lock that incorporates biometric authentication and Matter support. The Bolt Sense is able to identify a person through 3D facial recognition and palm vein ...

Lockin announced the V7 Max mortise-style entry lock/handle at CES today. There have many several smart locks with solar panels to recharge an onboard battery, but the V7 Max is the first we’ve seen ...

The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ago. And at CES 2026, that was on display—from smart locks that will support ...