Although these devices should be designed with security in mind, most aren’t, making the state of Bluetooth smart locks one of the most inexplicable trends in recent memory. At this year’s DEF ...

The ubiquitous ESP32 microchip made by Chinese manufacturer Espressif and used by over 1 billion units as of 2023 contains ...

To do this he’s using a Bluetooth low energy breakout board coupled with an Arduino, two solenoid locks, and two capacitive sensors. He’s modified a pre-existing iPhone app to control the ...

A hand with an Apple Watch activates a Level Lock Plus on a wood door.

We’ve tested keyless smart locks, retrofit locks, locks with keypads, Bluetooth-only locks, locks that support geofencing, and more. You can trust us to guide you to the right smart lock for ...

as with a traditional bike lock) with the push of a button and automatically unlocks when it detects your phone approaching via Bluetooth Low Energy. The Linka app, meanwhile, tracked battery life ...

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It locks down the Windows computer automatically by using your mobile. But your mobile phone has to be connected all the time to your computer via Bluetooth. In other words, when you step away ...

George Mason University researchers found a critical hack in the Find My system that can transform any Bluetooth device into ...

Researchers discovered what they're describing as a potential security issue that could affect a billion devices.

Forget keys! The best smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who can access your home and when. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...