I decided to take the question of smart lock security to a cross-section of security professionals, including hackers and lock-pickers. The question I asked was a straightforward one: would you use a ...

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.

The aim of smart home products and home automation is to make your life simpler. With connected products in your home, you don't need to worry about mundane tasks like turning off all the lights ...

A tweet from billionaire Elon Musk – “Use Signal,” was all it took to make the whole world take a decision. Elon’s tweet came after WhatsApp had publicized the changes to its privacy policy after the ...

Google’s system basically keeps all the security of a SIM PIN, while removing all the inconvenience. Just make sure you jot down the Android-managed PIN somewhere secure, in case your phone ever dies ...