The sizes of drill bits for drilling out locks are commonly ⅛ inch drill bit and ¼ inch drill bit. The ⅛ inch drill bit is used to create a starting space for the bigger drill bit, while the ¼ inch drill bit is used to drill out the pins to unlock the deadbolt lock. Add...
Installation instructions may vary, but in this article we'll use theLevel Bolt Smart Lockas an example. There are other products that will accomplish the same thing, such as theKwikset Convert Smart Lock Conversion Kit. As a first step, ensure your existing key and deadbolt work as expected...
What can a smart lock do besides locking and unlocking? Think of it as two-factor authentication for your door: Just as Gmail sends you a notification when it sees a login attempt from an unfamiliar device, a smart lock sends notifications if someone tries to unlock the door at a weird ...
New homes went up quickly and cheaper materials were used to build them. This included locks. The remarkably well-designed mortise lock was overtaken by Schlage cylinder locks and the brand new Kwikset system that had just been invented in 1946. These locks were easy to install through a ...
Kwikset’s new Matter-enabled smart lock is now available Wyze Scale Ultra vs. Wyze Scale X: Which premium smart scale is for you? Digital thermostats operate under a similar mechanism. While metals physically expand with heat, they also reduce their ability to conduct electricity. Digital thermo...
As summer continues to ramp up, let your smart home technology fight the heat for you. With these tips and tricks, you can stay cool and comfortable no matter how hot it gets outside. Editors’ Recommendations Kwikset’s new Matter-enabled smart lock is now available ...