According to Xthings, its NFC unlocking on Android works by setting the U Home app as the phone’s NFC handler, allowing it to “run as a lightweight background service to listen for NFC intents.” When ...

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The ULTRALOQ Bolt NFC smart lock now offers seamless tap-to-unlock for Android users, mirroring the convenience of Apple Home ...

Both the Nuki and the Level Lock Pro supports a system called "Matter Over Thread," meaning that the lock can be controlled by many devices, including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung ...

Eight years ago, smart locks were all the rage in the smart home world, and I really wanted one, but I had huge concerns about privacy and security. After a million and one searches, I landed on Nuki, ...

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Yale, which features on our top recommendations for smart locks, has long had a close relationship with Google Nest, which is seen in products like the aptly-named Nest x Yale Lock. Now, the home ...

The good news is that we're now finally seeing support for the Nest x Yale Lock in the Google Home app. The change was first ...

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