Abode vs Tedee: equipment, monitoring, cameras, smart-home fit, and three-year cost considerations for 2026.
Smart Locks
ADT Smart Locks Review 2026: Same Hardware, 10x the Price — Why You Should Buy Direct
ADT smart locks are rebranded Yale and Kwikset hardware sold at 10x the cost via monthly contracts. Full comparison, 3-year costs, and better alternatives.
Best Smart Locks 2026: 8 Locks Rated for Security, Smart Home & System Compatibility
Compare the 7 best smart locks for home security in 2026. Side-by-side specs, ANSI ratings, smart home compatibility (HomeKit, Z-Wave, Matter), and which works best with your security system.
August Smart Lock Review 2026: The Retrofit Lock That Keeps Your Existing Deadbolt — But Yale Owns It Now (Full Comparison)
August Smart Lock: The Original Retrofit Lock (Now Part of Yale) The August Smart Lock pioneered a simple idea that changed the smart lock market: replace only the interior side of your deadbolt, keep your existing keys, and control everything from your phone. No locksmith needed. No drilling. No landlord drama. Since Yale (ASSA ABLOY) […]
