LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. There has never been a shortage of ways to make a front door smarter, but most of them asked homeowners to trade style for ...

Smart locks offer convenience, remote access, and keyless control. Top choices include models from August, Yale, and Level. Great for modern homes looking for simple but strong security. Smart door ...

ADT’s Nest-integrated security system is one of my favorite parts of my smart home, in part because it has a lot of futuristic ideas. Recently, ADT added a new smart lock option to its lineup, and the ...

ADT offers Yale Assure locks with its ADT+ home security systems, and now the security service provider has partnered with Yale and the Z-Wave Alliance to introduce the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z ...

Launch of the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave, the first smart lock with fingerprint control, enhances ADT's offerings in smart home security. Introduction of the Z-Wave User Credential Command ...

The Yale Assure Lock 2 achieves a moderate score due to its sleek design, ease of installation, and compatibility with major smart home systems like Apple HomeKit. However, it faces significant ...

Yale is one of the first companies to launch Matter-enabled smart door locks. Its Assure Lock SL model, which was launched in 2023, uses a separate module to offer a unified smart home experience. The ...

Home security technology is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises to bring major innovations. With smarter systems and new tools, you can expect better protection, convenience and peace of mind. But ...

Building a solid home security system requires multiple products working in tandem, though not all upgrades need to fall into the high-tech category. For example ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Over the past decade, ADT has made several attempts to push ...