At CES 2025, companies asked, “What if we combined every front door security device into one?” The answer from companies like Lockly and TCL was a do-it-all video smart lock, which could become the go-to home security device in the coming years.
These devices can auto-lock doors, allow for remote openings and let you send passes to friends or family, like smart locks. They can also recognize humans with high-res cameras and let you talk through two-way audio like video doorbells. And they have built-in smart display capabilities so you can look right through the door at who’s there without the need for a peephole or phone.
Lockly’s version, the Vision Prestige, proved especially impressive with its touchscreen keypad, fingerprint detection and compatibility with Apple devices right from the box. At $500, it will also be very expensive when it launches later this year.
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