Eufy’s new smart lock is the company’s first with Matter support

Eufy, a smart home brand from Anker, has officially revealed the Eufy Smart Lock E30 — the company’s first smart lock with Matter support. It’s now available on the Eufy store for $170, and it looks like a nice addition to Eufy’s smart lock lineup, joining products like the Video Smart Lock S330 and Smart Lock S230. If you love syncing all your smart home gadgets together and creating powerful automations, the Smart Lock E30’s Matter compatibility is a big win. This allows you to control the device via hubs like Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and Amazon Alexa, giving you more flexibility than you’ll find on most other smart locks. Of course, you can also control the lock via the Eufy mobile app, where you’ll find plenty of ways to customize its performance. Aside from Matter, there are plenty of other reasons to be excited about Eufy’s latest release. For one, it offers a streamlined design with both a physical keyhole and keypad. There’s even a fingerprint scanner if you prefer something quick and easily accessible. Eufy says the scanner can identify prints in just 0.3 seconds. Another cool feature is the included remote control that lets you lock or unlock the door without needing to get up from the couch. Despite all these cool features, the Eufy Smart Lock E30 is rated to last up to eight months on eight AA batteries. The price point of the Eufy Smart Lock E30 seems spot-on at $170, as it’s more affordable than the premium Yale Assure Lock 2, yet still gets you lots of useful technology. That should make it a good choice for shoppers on a budget who still want to bring additional functionality to their front door. For peace of mind, the device comes with 18 months of electronic protection and 36 months of mechanical coverage, ensuring it serves your home flawlessly for years to come. Summer is just around the corner, and Dreo is gearing up for its arrival by launching several new smart devices. Some products are available now, while others will arrive within the next few months, though all are specifically designed to help you stay cool and improve your indoor air quality. The Dreo Summer 2025 lineup includes fans, portable air conditioners, air purifiers, and humidifiers, most of which are bundled with useful smart features to improve their performance and give you easy ways to control their settings. The most premium of the bunch is the Dreo Portable Air Conditioner 319S — its 10,000 BTU system is powerful, quiet, and drainage-free, making it an excellent way to cool your home. It also works with both Google and Alexa, and voice controls are supported for ease of use. Aqara is responsible for a wide range of smart home devices, including smart locks, smart lights, and security cameras. Today, the brand revealed its increased support for Matter, with a staggering 50 Matter device types gaining compatibility with Aqara Home. That’s a huge win for the platform, as it’ll allow you to seamlessly connect your Aqara devices with hundreds of other products beyond the Aqara lineup. Aqara had already partnered with big names like Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Home, but this massive Matter expansion takes things a step further. Full support will roll out later this month with Aqara Home version 5.19 and firmware version 4.3.5 for Matter Controllers. Here’s a quick look at some of the Matter device types that’ll work with Aqara Home: The Yale Assure Lock 2 has long held a spot on our roundup of the best smart locks. Offering a sleek design, robust companion app, and a multitude of customization options, it’s a premium choice that’s an easy recommendation for most shoppers. And while some smart locks begin to show their age over the years, the Yale Assure Lock 2 has only grown more enticing. Part of this is due to its impressive durability — the one installed on my front door has seen more than a few Colorado storms yet remains in pristine condition — but the other reason is Yale’s commitment to expanding the number of models in the Assure Lock 2 lineup. I recently had a chance to test out a second, newer version of the Assure Lock 2 that works with Apple Home Keys, and it cemented my belief that it’s one of the best smart locks money can buy.