I’m fairly conservative about the HomeKit devices I add to my home these days. Most of my early HomeKit experiments were limited to my studio, where the impact on the rest of my family was minimal.

Level Home dropped touch operation from its latest smart lock, which costs $80 less than the company’s top-of-the-line model. This review might seem a bit confusing, but if you’ll indulge me for a ...

Level makes great-looking smart locks that, crucially, don't look like smart locks. At first glance, Level's wares look like the dumb locks they replace, and that's a good thing. First, it means it's ...

As noted in both our Level Bolt and Level Lock – Touch reviews, one of the appealing characteristics of these smart locks is that they look like ordinary and unassuming deadbolts. In fact, the Level ...

I recently went hands-on with the Level Touch smart lock, which is Level Home Inc.’s most recent foray into the connected home space. Level, whose newest smart lock is for sale in the Apple Store, and ...

The smart lock category, and being able to remotely secure your house, is an integral part of the smart home ecosystem. The problem is that up until now, smart locks have been easy to spot from a mile ...

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“Your neighbors won't be able to tell. That's how much the Level Lock looks like a standard lock.” “Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating ...

Level makes some of our current favorite smart locks, in both the retrofit and full-replacement categories. Their appeal lies in their attractive design, and they look nothing like the bulky smart ...

Smart lock startup Level has a new version of its lock available, and this one includes Apple Home Key out of the box. The new Level Lock+ is almost identical to its predecessor, the Level Lock Touch, ...

Level Locks are getting smarter. The original Level Lock (now called the Level Bolt) was a great way for renters and homeowners who don't want to replace their lock design to still get smart lock ...