Creating temporary passwords and user profiles is one of the coolest features of the Yale Assure Lock 2. This allows you to send access codes to guests that will expire after a set amount of time.

Strings within the Google Home app suggest that new functionality related to passcodes is coming to the app. While this could be for future hardware releases, there’s a chance that this is existing ...

Smart locks have been decent for a while, but this year they seem to have gotten much better. From looks to functionality, there's almost no reason not to consider adding one to your home's door now.

If your smart lock is connected to a voice assistant, be sure to use a PIN to unlock it with voice commands. It's a stretch, but it is possible to create workarounds with IFTTT to avoid using the PIN.