Smart Locks

The 2026 Biometric Smart Lock Showdown: Face Recognition, Palm Vein, and the Death of the PIN Pad

Face and palm-vein unlocking arrived in 2026. We compare SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro, eufy FamiLock S3 Max, Lockly Visage and TP-Link Tapo DL130 - prices, Matter support, and honest caveats.

Jul 18, 2026 10 min read

Reviews

Samsung's Digital Home Key vs. Apple Home Key: The 2026 Battle for Your Front Door

Samsung's Aliro-based Digital Home Key finally brings wallet-based smart lock access to Android. We compare it to Apple's UWB-equipped Home Key on the Aqara U400.

Mar 4, 2026 8 min read