When your smart lock’s broken, it’s easy to panic—or at the very least get a little annoyed. You might have an armful of groceries, or Airbnb guests testily texting you, wondering why they ...

It happens to almost everyone; you accidentally lock yourself out of the house. Panic sets in as you scramble to find a solution—is there a window open, where are the spare keys hiding?

1. Upgrade to a smart garage door . A smart garage door replaces previous opening devices with smart versions that tap into your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and phone apps for greater control. You can set ...