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This simple code lock circuit described here is of an electronic combination lock for daily use. It responds only to the roght sequence of four digits that are keyed in remotely. If a wrong key is ...

Maintaining a truly smart home takes more than simply connecting to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and ...

Smart locks have certainly elevated the way we enter our homes. But while smart locks and other smart home devices can make your home more secure and offer some level of convenience, they're not ...

Locks come in a variety of types and designs to meet a wide range of security needs. While many locks use a simple key-and-tumbler design, some locks use technology that is significantly more advanced ...

As first announced at WWDC 2021, iOS 15 evolves Apple Wallet to store keys for hotels, homes, and even cars. The Schlage Encode Plus is the first such consumer lock solution to take advantage of the ...

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3D printers are great for creating static objects, but if you’re clever, it’s possible to print functional devices. If you’re absolutely brilliant you can go far beyond that, which is the case here.