Here’s a biometric alternative we haven’t seen before. Rather than using a digital pass or finicky fob, the latest deadbolt from Philips has no-contact palm recognition instead. Amazon is also rolling out palm-scan payments to Whole Foods stores across the country.

Hold your hand in front of a door, get your palm read via proximity sensors and it’ll unlock without needing to pull out your phone or keys. Like thumbprints, every palm is different — and hovering your hand in the air certainly sounds easier than finding a thumb scanner on a dark porch.

You’ll need a stable Wi-Fi connection for palm reading to work, and you’ll need to manage settings behind the scenes with the Phillips Home Access app. There’s some compatibility with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant, along with alternative unlock options such as a PIN or old-fashioned key. Detail-oriented folk will also appreciate that the built-in doorbell works with your existing chime doorbell.

Starting at $360, this deadbolt is considerably more expensive than other front door smart locks and it even costs more than the Lockly Visage. When the latest August smart locks are selling for around $140, that’s a pricey upgrade.

• Price: $360
• Release Date: Available now

Reolink’s powerful Duo 3 PoE (that’s power over Ethernet) security cam makes a case for installing commercial-level security on your own property: More durability, a lot more detail and a better overview of a large yard or other space 

In addition to the low-light ColorX night vision technology, the cam sports two big dual lenses that offer 16 megapixels of identifying detail (Reolink claims that’s a first), with a nearly panoramic 180-degree field of view.

The Duo 3 also retains the high-grade security features we expect from today’s robust cams. It has two-way audio, motion detection, spotlight and smart alerts. Reolink also throws in motion tracking to let you keep an eye on the action. 

While these all seem like business-oriented features, the camera has home-friendly options too — notably, compatibility with both Google Home and the Nest Hub. But you’ll want a reliable hub or spacious SD card to store all that video detail.

• Price: $190
• Release Date: February 2024

Nanoleaf’s outdoor smart lights

An outdoor lighting fix we like, but short on details

Keep in touch

Does this new security tech sound great for your home? We’ll keep you updated as we get our hands on these devices. Remember, CES is only a show, so you’ll have to wait at least a few months before most of these gadgets hit store (or online) shelves. You can set a Google alert for a product that catches your eye and keep following home security on CNET so you don’t miss any details.

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