Smart Home Device Adoption Accelerates as AI, Security, and Energy Efficiency Drive Widespread Household Integration, New Search.co Report Finds

Report Highlights Rapid Growth in Smart Home Adoption, AI-Driven Automation, and Rising Demand for Security and Energy EfficiencySeattle, ...

I added this smart lock to my home and I never want to go back to keys again

You could be just minutes away from giving your smart home one of its biggest improvements yet, with the user-friendly Nuki Smart Lock.

I have a new smart home fear: Getting locked IN

Being locked inside by a smart lock failure made me rethink smart home security. Here’s why smart locks still worry me, and ...

Credential Complexity Simplified: How KoreLock Streamlines Credentialing in Smart Lock Access Control

Why is access control credentialing so hard? Most access control problems are not really about locks. They are about ...

I used Claude to vibe-code my wildly overcomplicated smart home

Somewhat reassured, I used the fully HA-integrated Claude Code to finish migrating most of my nearly 200 smart home devices.
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I just moved into a new apartment. The Level Lock Pro was the first thing I installed

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 ...
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Yale has dropped a front door lock that requires no key to open – I can’t decide if I love it or hate it

Lock manufacturer Yale has just launched its newest smart lock, and it promises to say goodbye to keys for good. Yep, that’s right, the latest smart home innovation is a lock that doesn’t require a ...
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DESLOC CES 2026 Smart Locks Boasts Hands-Free Biometrics, Solar Power, and Full Entryway Visibility

DESLOC has established a reputation for producing some of the finest smart locks over the years. This includes the likes of B200, which we covered in 2024. The brand has now announced the expansion of ...
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Xthings Pushes “Smart Access” Beyond the Lock at CES 2026 with Proximity, Biometrics, and Open Standards

New ULTRALOQ Latch 7 Pro and Bolt Sense highlight a shift toward invisible, identity-driven entry, while Bolt Mission UWB reaches the market. At CES 2026, Xthings introduces its overarching theme, ...
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My Favorite CES Product Might Be This Ingenious Wireless Smart Lock

Two new smart locks from Lockin don't require batteries at all. They're a game changer for renters or apartment dwellers who can't run wires. Ajay has worked in tech journalism for over a decade as a ...
Engadget

Lockin's everlasting vein-recognizing smart lock doorbell cam combo is peak CES

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 ...
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Lockin Debuts First-of-Its Kind Optical-Charging Smart Lock with Eternal, Zero-Maintenance Power at CES 2026

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 ...