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If your smart lock is connected to a voice assistant, be sure to use a PIN to unlock it with voice commands. It's a stretch, but it is possible to create workarounds with IFTTT to avoid using the PIN.

Google just introduced the Pixel Watch 2 and the Google Pixel 8. The Watch 2 appears almost identical to the first-gen Pixel Watch, which is among the top Android smartwatches. It comes with minor ...