Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. After teasing it for over a ...

Smart locks have limited features in Matter today, but the standard offers greater interoperability and Thread promises better battery life (a key feature in a motorized lock). Buy this lock today ...

This new smart lever lock is the third in Aqara’s lineup to support Apple Home Key. It also includes support for Thread and Matter, so it works perfectly across all smart home ecosystems.

Often, the quick solution is to use lockwashers or thread-lock compounds. A more-permanent, less-costly solution from Balax Inc., North Lake, Wis. (www.balax.com), is to thread the hole with their ...

The Level Lock Plus was just released and touts Home Key support as its distinguishing feature. Matter is an IP-based standard, meaning it works over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Thread. However ...