But Schlage has brought a new trick to CES 2025 with its Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt, and it knows exactly when you've reached the door. Other hands-free unlocking via Bluetooth, for example, can unlock your door early when you start getting near your home or apartment.

Tapo has announced a palm-scanning smart door lock at CES 2025. This smart lock also allows you to enter a PIN, of course, while it has a fingerprint scanner too, in case you pref

Tapo’s lock has a removable, rechargeable 10,000mAh battery that’s supposed to last a full year on a charge, which should make upkeep fairly low-effort. There’s also support for a physical key backup, according to the press release, though Tapo didn’t detail where that sits on the unit. It also works with Alexa, SmartThings, and Google Home.

The new Sense Pro Deadbolt lock knows when you approach via Ultra Wideband signals. A new software patch will also redesign and add features to the Schlage Home app.

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Unlike most smart locks, which are generally the shape of a small rectangular box, the Styla has a long bar-like shape, both on the inside and outside of the door. You'll be able to select from three finishes: matte black, space gray, or champagne gold.