Consumer Reports runs a battery of tests, including using a 100-pound battering ram, to help identify the best and worst door ...

Your front door lock is your first line of defense from the outside world. It’s also the piece of home security you use more than any other. If your lock hasn’t been replaced in a while—or if it’s the ...

Veise may be an unknown brand, but it certainly delivered without needing to overspend on a smart lock.

Wyze's Lock Bolt smart lock does nearly everything you want it to -- for a better price than most competing products. Wyze’s forum report on the latest breach includes an update from February 19, 2024 ...

The Easilok Deadbolt Lock ESK-E11 is part of the Door Locks test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Door Lock models like the Deadbolt Lock ESK-E11 are rated on multiple criteria, such as ...

An electronic home-security system is the single most effective way to deter a potential intruder. But it’s expensive, with some costing upward of $3,000 just for hardware and installation. Though not ...

Automated security systems are nice to have, but the easiest and least expensive way to improve the security of home is to install a deadbolt lock. Even a high-quality lockset isn't enough to keep out ...

Consumer Reports tested 19 locks to see which ones hold up the best. One of the tools used to test deadbolts looks like a battering ram! It’s actually a kick-in test that’s used to simulate the force ...