Deadbolts are door security devices that have an elongated bolt that, when engaged, will insert into the door jamb to provide protection from forced entry. They are an inexpensive option for home ...

Well, don’t get too excited just yet: The Brinks Electronic Fingerprint/Keypad Deadbolt with Pro-Guard (whew!) door lock proudly bears the Brinks logo, but Hampton Products is the actual ...

This test looks at inflators powered by a 12V socket. They may be a touch bulkier and more fiddly to use (with the cable dragging around the car) than cordless versions, but they’re generally ...

As there are so many smart locks available, we've broken them down into deadbolt locks, multi-point locks, euro cylinder locks and night latch locks. One thing to be aware of is that typically a ...

Generally, there are two types of smart locks: full-on deadbolt replacements and deadbolt adapters. The former replaces your entire deadbolt, while the latter requires you to only swap out the ...

That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Not ready to buy? You can probably make your current door lock more secure with a simple tweak. In one of our standard tests, Consumer Reports technicians ...

The best smart locks offer keyless convenience without sacrificing security. You can use yours to automatically open up when you're carrying shopping to the door, to give access to loved ones who ...

Door Lock Ratings Protect your home and family with the best door lock or smart lock. Some door locks offer extra security with deadbolt and spring-bolt reinforcement technology.

That’s why you need a good deadbolt. Consumer Reports’ door lock ratings have test results on dozens of models, and we’ve seen that quality varies widely. Below, you’ll find some of the ...

The smart components of the Bolt hide inside your door, where they replace the interior mechanical elements of your existing deadbolt. You re-attach your existing interior and exterior components ...

We tested six to see which is best for your brew. We plugged the kettles into a 12V socket and filled them with 300ml of tap water, measured at 18.5 degrees Celsius. We then timed how long it took ...