An automatic toll gate system using Arduino revolutionises traditional toll collection by eliminating manual intervention.

My sister got locked out of her house for the third time in six months last spring. She called from her porch, frustrated and embarrassed, waiting for a locksmith to charge $200 for ten minutes of ...

A home improvement project doesn’t have to take hours or require multiple tools. Sometimes it can be a quick task that makes a big difference. Locking and unlocking the doors to our homes is part of ...

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Talk to the palm! That’s the idea behind a growing number of smart locks that can read your palm rather than your fingerprint, and budget smart home manufacturer Wyze has just announced its own take.

I never understood the buzz behind smart locks until I got my first—and now, similar to how I rarely carry cash anymore, keys in my pockets have become a thing of the past. There are many different ...

The Yale Approach uses part of your existing deadbolt, which is great news for renters who don't want to make major changes. You'll also get to use your existing keys to unlock the deadbolt, which can ...

Level has always impressed me with its smart locks that look just like normal home deadbolts, but house compact tech features include card-tapping access, app controls and Apple Home Key support. Its ...

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 ...

So, you’re thinking about getting a smart door lock with a handle, huh? Good idea! It’s 2025, and these things are getting pretty cool. Gone are the days of fumbling for keys or worrying if you locked ...