For the past decade, I’ve been renting an apartment. For even longer, I’ve been a fan and adopter of smart home tech. That means I’ve been counting down the days until I could finally escape my ...

Smart home company Aqara today debuted its latest smart lock, the U400. The Aqara Smart Lock U400 incorporates ultra wideband (UWB) technology for more precise location-based tracking and automated ...

Lockin is releasing the V7 Max smart lock this year, which is being unveiled at CES 2026. The smart lock features a unique charging technology that eliminates the need for disposable and rechargeable ...

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 ...

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 ...

Powered by wireless optical charging tech, Lockin's $1,300 V7 Max smart lock is a glimpse at the future of home security. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been ...

Lockin has announced the Veno Pro Wireless and V7 Max, two new smart locks that the company says will have “zero need to recharge or replace batteries.” That’s because each uses wireless optical ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. As if our smartphones were not already central to our lives, a new ...

Level has been building smart locks that feel like they were made for Apple users since the very beginning, and the new Level Lock Pro might be its most exciting upgrade yet. I have been testing it ...

They don’t want to fall back on the old way of doing things. Daylight saving time will end on Sunday morning, with 48 states setting their clocks back an hour in order to steal more sunshine in the ...

These days, the front door is constantly opening and closing–letting in family members, friends, neighbors, and helping hands. The latest smart lock from Level is the key to home security. It’s ...