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Smart locks change that by locking the door automatically when you leave or enter and unlocking the house from a few taps on your cellphone or tablet. Of course, not all smart locks are the same.

SwitchBot’s robot hand to unlock your door gets a big upgrade. The SwitchBot Lock Pro is more powerful, has longer battery life, and can work with the company’s new Matter hub.