Smart Locks & Garage

A Matter smart lock is the one smart lock you don’t have to choose a platform for. It’s certified to the Matter standard, so the same lock works in Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings, and it can run in more than one of them at the same time. Most of these locks … Read more

If you’re wondering how to install a smart lock yourself, the good news is that on a door that already has a deadbolt it’s a 15 to 30 minute job with a Phillips screwdriver. There’s no wiring: the lock runs on batteries and fits the same holes your old deadbolt uses. Whether it works well … Read more

A HomeKit garage door opener is almost always a small add-on controller, not a new motor. No mainstream US opener ships with HomeKit built in, and Chamberlain’s myQ no longer works with Apple Home at all, so the practical route is a retrofit device that wires into the opener you already own (or presses its … Read more

If your smart garage door opener is not working, do not start by deleting it from the app or factory-resetting it. First test the wall control and handheld remote. That one check tells you whether the problem is the door or opener itself, or only the smart-control layer. Work through the checks below in order. … Read more

Last updated: September 2026 The best smart garage door openers let you check, open, and close your garage from your phone, get an alert when it is left open, and share access without cutting a spare remote. In 2026 you have two ways to get there: add a small Wi-Fi controller to the opener you … Read more

Last updated: October 2026 The app says the lock is offline. You walk to the door, tap the keypad, and it opens instantly. So the lock is clearly working, which somehow makes it more annoying than if it had simply died. When a smart lock won’t connect, the reason is usually that the thing you … Read more

Last updated: September 2026 The best smart locks in 2026 are finally worth the upgrade for reasons that have nothing to do with the app. Two things changed this year: ultra wideband reached consumer deadbolts, so the door can unlock as you walk up instead of waiting for a tap, and Aliro arrived as a … Read more

Last updated: October 2026 Smart locks that integrate with Apple HomeKit are a great addition to any Apple smart home. You can lock or unlock your door from the Home app, use Siri voice control, create automations, and in some cases unlock your door by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch with Apple Home Key. … Read more

Last updated: October 2026 If you’re a renter, adding smart security to your home can feel tricky. You want the benefits of a smart lock, such as keyless access, app control, guest codes, and modern security features, but you also need something that will not damage the door, upset your landlord, or cost you your … Read more