Can smart locks provide more than convenience? From thermostats and rugs to lights and speakers, smart home technology upgrades have gained popularity since the Covid-19 pandemic. Smart home locks are often keyless and can be opened with a passcode or opened from your phone. But do these actually increase the security of your home?

WSJ asked Marc Tobias, a lock security expert, to test out the Google Nest x Yale Lock by looking at the hardware, convenience and security of the lock.

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Expertly Tested
This video series puts products in the hands of experts with specific skill-sets. Featured specialists use a selected product in their everyday routine and report back their highs and lows with the device. The tried-and-tested expert reviews will help viewers decide what to buy.

0:00 Meet Marc, a lock security expert
0:57 Next x Yale Lock
2:12 Hardware
3:09 Convenience
3:51 Security
4:53 Final rating

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