3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. The focus is on the most common residential and commercial locks and the numerous options to defeat them whether on EMS calls, service calls, or the fireground. Methods, tools, ...

Technology advancements have affected home products tremendously through the years, but one of the least obvious may be your entry door locks. When deciding to do some upgrades, most of us don’t think ...

Trolling the Internet looking at different fire service websites and YouTube videos, I often come across training on through-the-lock forcible entry. Instead of using our heavy-duty tools like our ...

When it comes to CES announcements, smart locks don’t often move the needle. Though how you lock your doors might not top the list of technological advancements, Aqara’s newest smart lock just might ...

In a world where we lock our homes daily, it’s no surprise that smart door locks are becoming more common. Instead of carrying a bunch of keys, you can now unlock your door with your fingerprint, ...

A significant number of security dealers have recognized the value of selling and installing smart electronic locks. There are not only revenue opportunities from the locks themselves, but potential ...

New ULTRALOQ Latch 7 Pro and Bolt Sense highlight a shift toward invisible, identity-driven entry, while Bolt Mission UWB ...

MOTIVATION: Efficient and effective forcible, when needed, can expedite making a rescue or controlling the fire. The time spent in making entry can directly affect the spread and intensity of the fire ...

Maintaining a truly smart home takes more than simply connecting to a digital assistant and a voice-activated speaker. Smart locks—or smart deadbolts, more accurately—streamline your daily routine and ...

The Aqara Smart Lock U300 is a reminder that not all smart locks are deadbolts. The U300 is a lever-style lock that works with a spring latch. While spring latches aren’t considered as secure as ...