As a mom to six kids in rural Nebraska, it’s been hard for me to accept that the world is changing. Except for a few years in Omaha, I’ve lived in small rural communities almost all my life. It’s ...

Home security has come a long way, from the traditional padlocks to smart home locks. Modern smart locks, such as video doorbells and fingerprint access, have proven more efficient, convenient, and ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Never get locked out again with a smart lock you can control from your phone, with your face, or with a ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. U-tec’s latest Ultraloq Bolt smart lock adds a Matter-over-Thread version, alongside Wi-Fi and Apple Home Key ...

Previously best known for its Ultraloq smart entry locks, U-tec announced its expansion into the broader smart home market at CES with U Home, a complete Matter-compatible smart home ecosystem.

U-tec’s Bolt still won’t wany any beauty contests, and while Matter support works well, this lock will be too loud for most houses. At CES 2025, U-tec launched its first lock with Matter, the latest ...