Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Schlage has announced Alexa support for two of its smart locks, the Sense Smart Deadbolt and the Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt. With this support, smart lock owners can use voice commands to unlock ...

Unlocking your door no longer requires your key or even your hands. Thanks to smart-lock maker Schlage and its new integration with Amazon Alexa, “Open Sesame!” is no longer a command relegated to ...

Quick setup, hassle-free entry, and a killer app—that’s all I could ask for (and no more than I wanted) from a smart lock.