CES 2026: The Ultraloq Bolt Sense Smart Lock Uses Palm Vein and Facial Recognition to Unlock Your Door

The Xthings Ultraloq Bolt Sense is a smart lock that incorporates biometric authentication and Matter support. The Bolt Sense ...

TCL expands its smart lock line with new Matter-over-Thread models

The upgraded TCL D2 Pro features an integrated palm vein scanner, while the TCL D2L smart lever lock supports fingerprint ...

Kwikset’s new Matter-over-Thread smart lock costs under $200

Kwikset announced a price and release date for its Aura Reach smart lock at CES 2026 this week. A more affordable Matter-over ...
9to5Mac

HomeKit Weekly: Hands on with Level Lock Pro and why it sets a new standard for HomeKit and Matter smart locks

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 ...
daxstreet

7 Crossovers Whose Door Hinges Never Sag vs 7 That Need Pin Repairs

Door sagging represents one of the most visible quality failures affecting aging vehicles. When hinges wear prematurely, doors drop noticeably, creating alignment problems that worsen progressively.
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HomeKit Weekly: ThorBolt X1 might be the best value home key lock with built-in Thread support

If you’re buying a HomeKit door lock in 2025 and it doesn’t support home key, keep moving. The tap to unlock experience with iPhone or Apple Watch is the feature that makes smart locks feel like a ...
The Verge

Yale’s new smart lock can match your Google Nest doorbell

The new Matter-over-Thread-powered Yale lock replaces the Nest x Yale Lock and will work with Google Home, as well as Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. The new ...