<ul class="summary-list"><li>Love Cloud, a charter <keyword id="12039900" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="flight" source="Orion">flight</keyword> company, offers 45-minute 'mile high club' flights over the skies of <keyword id="12003793" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="las-vegas" source="Orion">Las Vegas</keyword>.</li><li>The experience includes a red carpet, red satin sheets, and sex-position pillows. </li></ul><p>If you want to join the "Mile High Club" without being banned from an <keyword id="11894930" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="airline" source="Orion">airline</keyword>, a charter flight company in Las Vegas will let you have sex 5,280 feet in the air for a price tag of $1,000. </p><p>The company, Love Cloud, <a href="https://lovecloudvegas.com/mhc-fights">equipped the interior of a twin engine Cesna with red satin sheets, sex-position pillows, and a foam mattress.</a></p><div type="image" title="Love Cloud" height="822" width="1096" msid="88015751" hostid="261"></div><p>Though the pilot is separated from the couple by only a "secured curtain door," the company's website says the pilot wears a noise-cancelling headset to give passengers privacy.</p><p><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferadams2/love-cloud-vegas-mile-high-club?origin=web-hf">"Almost every single flight ends in complete happiness</a>," Anthony Blake, a co-owner and pilot of Love Cloud, told Buzzfeed. "People are saying they've had the best sex of their lives. Weeks later, they're still talking about it."</p><p>Blake also told Buzzfeed that the company's flights have seen proposals and love stories, as well as group sex and swingers.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet blockquote" data-lang="en" data-cards="" data-conversation="">—Love Cloud Vegas  (@LoveCloudVegas) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/883388924248211456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2017</a></blockquote><p>The cheapest option called the "silver package" gets passengers in the air for 45 minutes for $995, while an extra $100 pays for a 60-minute flight, and $1,495 pays for 90 minutes in the air. </p><p>The company also offers wedding and vow renewal flights and a "romantic dinner" flight, which is complete with a flight attendant, and a three-course meal. Passengers on the mile high club flight can also upgrade their experience with limo <keyword id="11894924" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="transportation" source="Orion">transportation</keyword> to and from the airport, champagne, a dozen roses, and chocolate for an extra fee.</p>

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<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/29982038.cms" /><br /> Love is in the air and romance is slowly seeping into our life. If it hasn’t reached you yet, make room for love at your home this Valentine’s Day with these easy decoration ideas. Doing up your home for the Valentine’s Day should be done with flair instead of putting some red rugs here and there and hanging hearts everywhere. It’s all about creating the mood subtly and stylishly, and preparing for those special moments with your special someone in the cosy corners of your abode. Here are a few ideas to do up your <keyword id="2049085" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Love-shack">love shack</keyword>.<br />
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<strong>Flowers can never go wrong</strong><br /> If it’s V-Day, you must say it with flowers. But skip those boring vases this Valentine’s Day and place those beautiful blooms in unique ways all over your house. How about putting the petals in water-filled bowls with floating candles adding to the drama? Also, take a break from the ceremonial roses and enjoy the sensuous magic of <keyword id="372474" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="tulips">tulips</keyword>, <keyword id="981225" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Lilies">lilies</keyword> and <keyword id="4218979" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Orchids">orchids</keyword>. If you don’t want to go overboard with flowers, go for single-bud placement rather than showering your beloved with bouquets.<br />
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Cotton bed covers are, indeed, comforting. But when it comes to having fun in bed, nothing beats the soft and luxurious feel of satin bed sheets. Don’t limit yourself to the traditional red colour; any hue that you love will do the trick. Just imagine the smoothness of satin sheets against your skin and you’ll know what we are talking about.<br />
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6 Easy Ways To Do Up Your Love Shack This Valentine’s Day

<p><em>The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Insider Picks</a> team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1210498&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=80389&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c11336267666b320c5d12e9-1200/best-sheets.jpg" border="0" alt="best sheets" data-mce-source="Crane &amp; Canopy/Business Insider" /></a><p class="source"><span>Crane &amp; Canopy/Business Insider</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>After reviewing dozens of contenders for the best sheets, our top pick are the <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;subid=&amp;offerid=427126.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=12955&amp;RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.llbean.com%2Fllb%2Fshop%2F113446%3Ffeat%3D131-GN1%2526page%3D280-thread-count-pima-cotton-percale-sheet-set%2526csp%3Df" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">280-thread-count Pima Cotton Percale Sheets from L.L. Bean</a>. </strong></li><li><strong>Crisp, cool, and comfortable against your skin, these sheets make bedtime a treat.</strong></li></ul><p>Few would deny that at the end of a long, hard day, sliding into a comfortable bed outfitted with soft, smooth sheets that pamper your skin is one of life's greatest pleasures. After all, you spend nearly a third of your life between those sheets, so why wouldn't you want the best? So we've made it easy for you: We checked out all the top consumer buying websites, listened to opinions from bed sheet buyers, and tried sheets ourselves to compile our list of the five best bed sheet sets you can buy.</p><h3>Thread count: higher isn't always better</h3><p>When it's time to buy sheets, many people simply assume that the higher the thread count, the better, and make their choice based on this feature alone. While it's true that thread count (a measurement of how many threads run vertically and horizontally in one square inch of fabric) is important, it turns out that there's another factor that plays a bigger part in sheet comfort: type of fabric.</p><p>In fact, according to <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2013/09/higher-thread-count-doesn-t-guarantee-better-sheets/index.htm?loginMethod=auto" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Consumer Reports</a>, there's no reason to pay extra for sheets with a thread count over 400, but it is worth your while to spend a little more on sheets made from the best cottons: Pima, Egyptian, or Supima. These long-fiber cottons weave into the softest, most comfortable sheets.</p><h3>What about weave?</h3><p>Weave is also important when it comes to choosing sheets you'll love. There are two basic weaves: percale and sateen.</p><ul><li><strong>Percale</strong> sheets have the same number of combed, tightly woven threads running horizontally and vertically. If you prefer sheets with a slightly crisp, cool feel, this is the weave to choose. Percale sheets are durable and strong, standing up to repeated washing even in hot water. Look for a thread count between 200 and 400 for lightweight sheets, 400 to 600 if you prefer more weight.</li><li><strong>Sateen</strong> sheets (not the same as satin, which is a fabric, not a weave) have more threads running vertically than horizontally, creating fabric with a slight sheen and a very soft, silky feel. Sateen sheets are generally more delicate than percale bedding, and more likely to pill or come apart in the wash. Still, if you crave the silkiest feel against your skin, this is the weave for you. Thread counts between 300 and 600 are the sweet spot for softness and strength.</li></ul><h2>Here are our top picks for the best sheets:</h2><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Best sheets overall: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;subid=&amp;offerid=427126.1&amp;type=10&amp;tmpid=12955&amp;RD_PARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.llbean.com%2Fllb%2Fshop%2F113446%3Ffeat%3D131-GN1%2526page%3D280-thread-count-pima-cotton-percale-sheet-set%2526csp%3Df" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">L.L. Bean 280-thread-count Pima Cotton Percale Sheets</a> </strong></li><li><strong>Best sateen cotton sheets: <a href="http://shrsl.com/?hxbt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brooklinen Luxe Sheets</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best budget sheets: <a href="http://goto.target.com/c/196318/81938/2092?subId1=biipgf050718bestcottonsheets&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fperformance-sheet-set-solids-400-thread-count-threshold-153%2F-%2FA-51846287" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noopenernoopener">Threshold Performance Sheet Set</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best sheets with patterns and colors: <a href="https://www.craneandcanopy.com/collections/sheet-sets?utm_source=shareasale&amp;utm_medium=affliate&amp;utm_campaign=1088116&amp;utm_term=20180906patternedsheets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crane &amp; Canopy Sheet Sets</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best flannel sheets: <a href="http://amzn.to/2pGeqGe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinzon Velvet Flannel Sheets</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best organic cotton sheets: <a href="http://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGRkxHRkJGSEhLR01CRktHSUdI?sid=biipgf050718bestcottonsheets&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bollandbranch.com%2Fproducts%2Fhemmed-sheet-set" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noopenernoopener">Boll &amp; Branch Signature Soft Hemmed Sheet Set</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best modal sheets: <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/fragment/BVRRWidgetID/https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/pure-beech-reg-100-modal-sateen-sheet-set/214673?Keyword=modal%20sheets" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pure Beech Modal Sateen Sheets</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best microfiber sheets: <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=67286&amp;afftrack=biipgf_051217_best-sheets&amp;urllink=www.brooklynbedding.com%2Fproducts%2Fsheets%2Fbrushed-microfiber-sheets%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Bedding Microfiber Sheets</a></strong></li></ul><p><em>Updated on 12/14/2018 by Kylie Joyner: Added Brooklyn Bedding sheets based on testing. Also updated prices and formatting.</em></p><h3>Read on in the slides below to learn all about our favorite sheets.</h3><p class="tagline">If you want to see more from Insider Picks, we're collecting emails for an upcoming newsletter. You'll be the first to hear about the stuff we cover. <a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Click here to sign up </a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Business Insider's <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks"> Insider Picks</a> team. We aim to highlight products and services you might find interesting, and if you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. We welcome your feedback.Have something you think we should know about? 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The best sheets you can buy for your bed

I tried $65 bamboo sheets from a relatively unknown brand on Amazon - and it proved that expensive isn't always better

<p><em><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1551904003606000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGicoaJ_dTNpkDbIWqxa6BV9RjxNw">Insider Picks</a><span> </span>writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://www.pntrs.com/t/TUJGRkxHRkJGSEhLR01CRktHSUdI?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bollandbranch.com%2Fproducts%2Fflannel-pillowcase-set&amp;sid=biipgf_040819_best-pillowcases" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5cab67a7c6cc50652575eb17-1200/the best pillowcases.jpg" border="0" alt="the best pillowcases" data-mce-source="Boll &amp; Branch/Business Insider" /></a><p class="source"><span>Boll &amp; Branch/Business Insider</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Is there anything more wonderful than laying your head down on a clean, fresh pillowcase at night? Probably not, which is why you need the best pillowcase you can buy. </strong></li><li><strong>The <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38678&amp;u1=biipgf121917bestpillowcases&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.llbean.com%2Fllb%2Fshop%2F64158%3Ffeat%3Dpillowcases-SR0%26page%3D280-thread-count-pima-cotton-percale-pillowcases-set-of-two%26csp%3Da" target="_blank" rel="noopener">L.L. Bean 280-thread-count Pima Cotton Percale Pillowcases</a> are our top pick because they are soft, crisp, and comfortable to sleep on every night.</strong></li></ul><p>Does anything beat crawling into your bed after a long day and snuggling up with a down comforter and several perfectly-plumped pillows? Not in my opinion. But what takes the experience to a whole new level is the makeup and quality of your pillowcases. These covers come in many different materials, including silk, flannel, cotton, polyester, and more.</p><p>It's standard for two pillowcases to be included with a set of sheets. But many folks, myself included, often also purchase pillowcases separately. Depending on your needs, you may want a pillowcase made from silk, cotton, flannel, or a mix of materials. We've listed the pros and cons of each fabric below:</p><ul><li><strong>Cotton: </strong>Cotton's main selling point is that it is very soft, but other positives include that it is cool to sleep on, as well as absorbent. As for downsides, a cotton pillowcase will shrink when washed and wrinkle easily. Many consider Egyptian cotton to be the best - and the softest  - in the world, but it is expensive. Flannel is just loosely woven cotton, but it's warmer and softer.</li><li><strong style="color: #222222;">Polyester:</strong><span style="color: #222222;"> This man-made fiber is popular for all bed linens</span>,<span style="color: #222222;"> but it's not very absorbent, so it's often mixed with cotton.</span></li><li><strong style="color: #222222;">Nylon:</strong><span style="color: #222222;"> A common pillowcase material, nylon is an easy-care fabric that is sometimes made to look like satin. The downside? Nylon is not absorbent and can make your face sweat.</span></li><li><strong style="color: #222222;">Linen:</strong><span style="color: #222222;"> A natural flax product, linen is a high-quality fabric that is quite expensive. Linen has a </span>very unique<span style="color: #222222;"> feel to it and it cannot be mistaken for another material. Like satin, it is recognized for its quality.</span></li><li><strong style="color: #222222;">Satin:</strong><span style="color: #222222;"> Smooth and sensuous, satin, a high-sheen fabric, has long been held as the most luxurious pillowcase material. Many believe that sleeping on satin pillowcases can help prevent facial wrinkles and keep your hair from frizzing.</span></li><li><strong style="color: #222222;">Silk:</strong><span style="color: #222222;"> A natural protein fiber, silk offers many of the same beauty benefits of satin. Silk pillowcases are very delicate and most often need to be hand-washed. Quality silk fabric is sold by the weight, and the unit of measurement is called a momme. Good silk sheets and pillowcases have a momme weight of 19-25 mm.</span></li></ul><p><strong>A word about thread count:</strong> Cotton sheets and pillowcases are distinguished by their thread count, which is the total number of threads per square inch in a fabric. In general, the higher the thread count, the higher the quality. Or so we were taught to believe. However, sheet experts dispute the importance of thread count.</p><p>"There's a maximum number of threads that can fit into a square inch of fabric," Scott Tannen, CEO of Boll &amp; Branch, a luxury linen provider, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-buy-sheets-by-thread-count-2014-12#ixzz3Xsa7ISmg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">explained to Business Insider</a>. "Depending on the type of cotton used, that number is generally not more than 400. So there is an awful lot of interesting math involved in the sheets you see in a department store that can be up to a 1200 thread count."</p><p>In our picks, we've included a few 100% cotton options, a silk pillowcase, and a cozy flannel one. All our choices are highly rated by buyers and expert reviewers.</p><h2>Here are the best pillowcases you can buy in 2019:</h2><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Best pillowcases overall: <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EHFxW6yx8Uo&amp;mid=38678&amp;u1=biipgf121917bestpillowcases&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.llbean.com%2Fllb%2Fshop%2F64158%3Ffeat%3Dpillowcases-SR0%26page%3D280-thread-count-pima-cotton-percale-pillowcases-set-of-two%26csp%3Da" target="_blank" rel="noopener">L.L. Bean 280-Thread-Count Pima Cotton Percale Pillowcases</a></strong></li><li>Best silk pillowcases: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G5K4KT6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_040819_best-pillowcases-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00G5K4KT6&amp;linkId=5226fa921d4af5c4f62d24cdf96486ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fishers Finery 25mm Luxury 100% Pure Mulberry Silk</a></li><li><strong>Best flannel pillowcases: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BED4Y3G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_040819_best-pillowcases-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00BED4Y3G&amp;linkId=72bd38c7cf88bcaad24762db4e935b1a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pinzon 190-Gram Cotton Flannel Pillowcases</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best linen pillowcases: <a href="https://westelm.7eer.net/xonkx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West Elm Belgian Flax</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best premium cotton pillowcases: <a href="http://www.pntrs.com/t/TUJGRUxJR0JGSEhLR01CRkhKTk1H?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parachutehome.com%2Fproducts%2Fpercale-pillowcases%3Fvariant%3D4208362049&amp;sid=biipgf_040819_best-pillowcases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Parachute Percale Pillowcases</a></strong></li><li><strong>Best budget pillowcase: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MUDQUN9/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_040819_best-pillowcases-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01MUDQUN9&amp;linkId=992cfb6bde1df409e62f3c0b314593f6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon Basic 400 Threat Count</a></strong></li></ul><p><em>Updated on 04/17/2019 by Tessa Ruben: Update prices, added new products, and added related buying guides.</em></p><h3>Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.</h3><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. We highlight products and services you might find interesting. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. We frequently receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended. We operate independently from our advertising sales team. We welcome your feedback. Email us at insiderpicks@businessinsider.com.</br></br></br></br></p>

The best pillowcases you can buy

<p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWWY3E2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=98fbc4da5fa0dcbb4ea4c9a953a45389&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5cab8e7b6b5265397e4b41f3-800/beats solo3 wireless on-ear headphones.jpg" border="0" alt="Beats Solo3 Wireless On Ear Headphones" data-mce-source="Beats" /></a><p class="source"><span>Beats</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></span></p><ul class="summary-list"><li>Buying gifts for teen girls doesn't have to be difficult, and it doesn't even have to send you to multiple sites.</li><li>Using my own teenage sisters as inspiration, I've picked 21 gifts from Amazon that range in interests and budgets. </li><li>See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-gifts-for-teens" target="_blank" rel="noopener">44 cool and unique gifts teens actually want to receive</a></li></ul><p>Buying gifts for teen girls can be a daunting task, and that's probably why so many of them end up with seven identical lip balms from different relatives every year. </p><p>But getting a thoughtful, fun, and useful gift can be easy. In fact, it doesn't even require you to leave Amazon. Below, I've rounded up 21 gift ideas for teen girls in your life that you can find there. As someone who was once a teen girl, and who has teen sisters, I feel confident in saying this is a good jumping-off point. </p><h3>Shop the best gifts for teen girls:</h3><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>A cool new Popsocket: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/9358146011?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=e8083e5255d257ffd8f760d122139f96&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Popsockets</a></strong> </li><li>The complete works of Jane Austen<strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0141395206/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0141395206&amp;linkId=ca22245075ebb8256ba3afbad52aae83" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-amzn-asin="0141395206"></a>: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0141395206/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0141395206&amp;linkId=ca22245075ebb8256ba3afbad52aae83" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jane Austen: The Complete Works 7-Box Boxed Set</a></strong></li><li><strong>A hair towel that cuts down on drying time: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AM82GM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B000AM82GM&amp;linkId=1737438ce1c67e84f8a3e8584ab0f4f7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Aquis Rapid Dry Hair Towel</a></strong></li><li><strong>A personalized zodiac necklace: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BKSBLMJ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07BKSBLMJ&amp;linkId=ddf93deedc834724ab9fd209f02547be" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lucky Feather Zodiac Necklace</a></strong></li><li><strong>An Echo Dot with a clock: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N8RPRF7/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=762837a77558e9e92c98c38d9f2795a8&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Echo Dot with Clock</a></strong></li><li><strong>An instant camera: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Instax-Mini-Instant-Camera/dp/B077T8RNNZ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=faf3e186c18ab447fe7d0b14de505d50&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera</a></strong></li><li><strong>The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Notorious-RBG-Times-Bader-Ginsburg/dp/0062415832/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=42f69c7202f8ef225d3c3cb292a1a1c7&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg</a></strong></li><li><strong>A powerful portable charger: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6L85CC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=7663ddb105e0e0b7cdf36f9423689c66&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jackery Portable Charger 6000 mAh</a></strong></li><li><strong>The sequel novel of "To All the Boys I've Loved Before": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/P-S-Still-Love-Loved-Before/dp/1442426748/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=db888f3d13f66de526ae302d4696b2c1&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">P.S. I Still Love You</a></strong></li><li><strong>A bunch of Korean sheet masks: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dermal-Korea-Collagen-Essence-Facial/dp/B00BAM7F8C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=216f7af096bc7e90c18100e328d1e978&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dermal Korea Facial Mask Sheets</a></strong></li><li><strong style="color: #222222;">Really nice new bedding: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P6YJSRT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=7ecf79976353e09d9eeba2c37120fea6&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle (Queen)</a></strong></li><li><strong>Hanging glass terrariums for their room: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ivolador-Terrarium-Container-Planter-Hanging/dp/B06XZK1NYS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=be690b7e84a53fae80476552fd09e57d&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ivolador Terrarium Container Flower Planter</a></strong></li><li><strong>A projector the size of a soda can: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Anker-Portable-High-Contrast-Playtime/dp/B076Q3GBJK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=59bc234fba117293eed160af820fe4bb&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anker Nebula Capsule Smart Mini Projector</a></strong></li><li><strong>A US Women's National Soccer Team shirt: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/T-shirt-Cool-Soccer-Womens-Mens/dp/B07STBNNYF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=21175a98775250cf4ee77747ff626229&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">USA Women's Soccer Team T-Shirt</a></strong></li><li><strong>Wireless headphones with up to 40 hours of battery life: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWWY3E2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=98fbc4da5fa0dcbb4ea4c9a953a45389&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Beats by Dre Wireless Solo3 Headphones</a></strong></li><li><strong>A facial cleansing device that removes 99.5% of dirt: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A624NIQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=aed5011bcb624d9e00294ff81a5ba2c3&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Luna 2 Facial Cleansing Device</a></strong></li><li><strong>A fluffy, eco-friendly comforter: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BUFFY-Cloud-Comforter-Hypoallergenic-Alternative/dp/B07FPRBMVP/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=855148034c1d3524b8985a7510d547af&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener">Buffy The Cloud Comforter</a></strong></li><li><strong>String lights with clips for pictures: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mind-glowing-String-Lights-16-4ft-Control/dp/B07GXTRFQ9/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=7b467a39052b9d22851728dad2d21417&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Photo Clip LED String Lights</a></strong></li><li><strong>An audiobook membership: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/gift-membership-detail?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1524210806852&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=pf4&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=a9e9afb7a55907aaf009e5077dd8db8c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Audible Membership</a></strong></li><li><strong>More than 40 satin scrunchies: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ZZICEN-Satin-Scrunchies-Elastics-Colors/dp/B07RWXMNT1/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=f22d2059e75fd34c65974e1456cab1f8&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ZZICEN Satin Scrunchies</a></strong></li><li><strong>A streaming media player: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791TX5P5/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=biip_110719_21-gifts-for-teen-girls-amazon-20&amp;linkId=ae7a802a04c2e6490667fd0c679a4433&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote</a></strong></li></ul><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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21 gifts for teen girls that you can find on Amazon

<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/575ac8df52bcd022008c84b9-900/barack%20obama%20slow%20jam%20the%20news%20jimmy%20fallon%20nbc.png" alt="barack obama slow jam the news jimmy fallon nbc" data-mce-source="&amp;quotThe Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon&quot;/NBC/YouTube" data-mce-caption="President Obama on &amp;quotThe Tonight Show.&quot;"><p class="source"><span>"The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon"/NBC/YouTube</span></p><p class="caption">President Obama on "The Tonight Show."</p></img></div><p></p></div></div>President Obama got to tout the accomplishments of his administration and took a couple jabs at Donald Trump on Jimmy Fallon's popular sketch "Slow Jam the News" on Thursday night.<p>And naturally,&#xa0;Obama's version of the R&amp;B take on the topics of the day also&#xa0;wrapped with a mic drop.</p><p>As for his progressive accomplishments, Obama discussed his work on climate control, LGBT rights, and the Affordable Care Act - or in his words, "<span>climate change is real, health care is affordable, and love is love."</span></p><p><span>He also reminded us how he was elected during a recession, and has been able to stimulate the economy and create new jobs. </span></p><p><span>Backup singer Jimmy Fallon summarized that with, "<span>In 2008, the country wasn't feeling in the mood. It was too tired, stressed - said it had a headache. Barack lit some candles and got some silky satin sheets. Told the American people, 'Yes, we can.'"</span></span></p><p><span><span>And even though this appearance was shot on Wednesday ahead of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/obama-offers-support-hillary-deomcratic-nominee-2016-6" target="_blank">Obama's endorsement of Hillary Clinton</a> on Thursday, there was a slick foreshadowing in the sketch.</span></span></p><p><span><span>Black Thought of The Roots, Fallon's backing band, sang, "He created lots of jobs for you and me. He's got one more left for Hillary."</span></span></p><p><span><span>Obama&#xa0;took the opportunity for a creative reference to Trump. </span></span></p><p><span><span>"<span>Orange is not the new black," Obama said.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>And in an attack on the GOP candidate's&#xa0;campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again," Obama said, "America's best days are still yet to come."</span></span></span></p><p><strong>Watch Obama's "Slow Jam the News" below:</strong></p><p><strong><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ziwYbVx_-qg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></strong></p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/obama-republican-party-tonight-show-trump-clinton-2016-6">OBAMA: 'I am worried about the Republican party'</a></h3>        <div>            <div>    <script src="http://player.ooyala.com/v3/6e12e8b3387a44daacfb73afba25a76e"></script>    <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="o1Y2oyNDE62G5zKsZICZQrys8yMJAJ3o" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>    <script>    if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; }     RunFunctions.push(function()    {         var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', 'o1Y2oyNDE62G5zKsZICZQrys8yMJAJ3o',{ autoplay: 'false' });     });    </script>    <noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript></div>        </div>        <script>(function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }()); </script>    </div>

Barack Obama took a humorous dig at Donald Trump on Jimmy Fallon's 'Slow Jam the News'

<p>Magazines and websites will often use fancy jargon when talking about men's clothing and fashion. Though not on purpose, this can actually alienate a lot of readers.</p><p>In case you aren't caught up on all the major terms, we created this handy men's fashion jargon cheat sheet. </p><h3><strong>Lapel</strong></h3><p>The folded fabric on the front of a suit jacket. It's usu sally notched or peak and should be in proportion, width-wise, to your tie.</p><h3><strong>Shawl Collar</strong></h3><p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55f9e5549dd7cc21008bae82-1997-1498/gettyimages-475557674.jpg" alt="Zachary Quinto" data-mce-source="Getty/Larry Busacca" /><p class="source"><span>Getty/Larry Busacca</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><p>A type of lapel with no notch or fold. A shawl collar, also known as a shawl lapel, runs unbroken from the top of the collar to the buttons.</p><h3><strong>Bespoke</strong></h3><p>A piece that has been crafted to the customer's specifications. The client is measured and has the option to choose everything from fabric to stitching. </p><h3><strong>Black-Tie</strong></h3><p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55f09fa5bd86ef1f008b92f2-1997-1498/gettyimages-487084796.jpg" alt="Black Tie" data-mce-source="Getty/Ian Gavan" /><p class="source"><span>Getty/Ian Gavan</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><p>Code word for a completely black tuxedo with a white formal shirt and a black satin bow tie. Sometimes a black satin cummerbund is added, but that is becoming less and less common. Black socks and black patent leather shoes are non-negotiable for black-tie.</p><h3><strong>White-Tie</strong></h3><p>A hyper-formal dress code that's mostly fallen by the wayside these days. This style of dress differs from black-tie in that the tie is white (surprise), a white vest is required (and quite starchy), and the coat has tails. White gloves are optional.</p><h3><strong>Bootcut</strong></h3><p>An often unflattering pant where the ankles are cut wider to fit over large work boots. </p><h3><strong>Button-Down</strong></h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55f9e2489dd7cc1d008bae56-2118-1589/gettyimages-476966904 (1).jpg" alt="David Gandy" data-mce-source="Getty/Tristan Fewings" /><p class="source"><span>Getty/Tristan Fewings</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>A button-up shirt with a button-down collar.</p><h3><strong>Oxford</strong></h3><p>A button-down shirt made of Oxford fabric, which uses a special weave that gives it some luster. It's a dress fabric on the more casual end of the formality spectrum. An Oxford can also refer to a non-boot dress shoe.</p><h3><strong>Cardigan</strong></h3><p>A V-neck, open-front sweater, usually with a buttoned front.</p><h3><strong>Chino</strong></h3><p>Refers to the cotton twill fabric that pants are frequently made from. </p><h3><strong>Crewneck</strong></h3><p><span>A T-shirt that </span>has a neck hole that hugs the neckline.</p><h3><strong>V-Neck</strong></h3><p>A T-shirt that has a neck hole that comes down in the front in the form of a V shape. It often shows a bit more chest.</p><h3><strong>Boatneck</strong></h3><p>A T-shirt that has a neckhole designed to be much larger than a crewneck, and does not hug the neckline. </p><h3><strong>Double-Breasted</strong></h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55f99bc89dd7cc24008bab56-1844-1383/ap_645645820144.jpg" alt="Tom Hiddleston" data-mce-source="AP/Evan Agostini" /><p class="source"><span>AP/Evan Agostini</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>A jacket with two sets of buttons visible when buttoned and an extra flap of fabric.</p><h3><strong>Raw Denim</strong></h3><p>Denim that has never been washed after dying. This differs from commercial denim that's washed to give it a distressed or faded look. Raw denim is usually indigo, black, or gray.</p><h3><strong>Selvage</strong></h3><p>A portmanteau of "self" and "edge." It refers to the edge of a piece of denim that was woven on a vintage shuttleloom to keep the fabric from unraveling. Denim today is usually crafted with one large sheet and cut into the necessary pieces.</p><h3><strong>Vents</strong></h3><p>The slits in the back of a suit jacket. There's usually one in the center (center vent) or two closer to the sides (side center). The center vent is more of an American style, whereas the double vent has a British flair.</p><h3><strong>Brogue</strong></h3><p>A shoe with ornamental perforation patterns in the leather. This is a more casual style than non-brouged shoes.</p><h3><strong>Corduroy</strong></h3><p>A ridged velvet fabric.</p><h3><strong>Blucher</strong></h3><p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55f9e2969dd7cc1e008baeaf-5355-4016/men's shoes.jpg" alt="men's shoes" data-mce-source="Shutterstock" /><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><p>A shoe made with one cut of leather.</p><h3><strong>Pleat</strong></h3><p>Stitched and folded fabric that forms a permanent crease on pants. Pleats have fallen out of fashion, as they often makes men's legs look wider than they actually are.</p><h3><strong>Merino Wool</strong></h3><p>Wool from a Merino sheep. Considered softer than wool from other kinds of sheep.</p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/classic-mens-shoes-business-office-2014-4">5 Classic Men's Shoes For Work And Play</a></h3>        <div>            <div>    <script src="http://player.ooyala.com/v3/6e12e8b3387a44daacfb73afba25a76e"></script>    <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="8yeHlvajp8oxNVfYncWyv4nTSkJShDYH" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>    <script>    if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; }     RunFunctions.push(function()    {         var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', '8yeHlvajp8oxNVfYncWyv4nTSkJShDYH',{ autoplay: 'false' });     });    </script>    <noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript></div>        </div>        <script>(function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }()); </script>    </div>

The modern gentleman's guide to fashion jargon

<p><em>The<span> </span><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Insider Picks</a><span> </span>team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</em></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c63160d70a61e1cb823764a-1200/lockly 5.jpg" border="0" alt="Lockly 5" data-mce-source="Lockly" /><p class="source"><span>Lockly</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></em></a></p><ul class="summary-list"><li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>A high-quality smart lock has a variety of features that make it easier for you to let the people you want in your home and for keeping out the ne'er-do-wells you don't want.</strong></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>I like the <a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lockly Secure Plus Smart Lock</a> because I can unlock my door with a fingerprint reader, it keeps a log of who enters the house based on the codes and fingerprints used, and I can choose to have it lock automatically after a set amount of time.</strong></li><li><strong>Though it's more expensive than most smart locks (<a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">currently $279.99 on Amazon</a>), it has many high-end features, including fingerprint entry, a virtually hack-proof touchscreen keypad, and is backed by a limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty.</strong></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-smart-lock" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read Insider Picks' buying guide to the best smart locks for more options here.</a></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do you have a secret key hidden outside of your house in case of emergencies? Perhaps, you have a particularly easy-to-pick lock that allows you to gain entry without your keys. It's nice to have a way to give friends access to your home and to get in if you're locked out. Yet, no matter how clever you think you may be, burglars can also take advantage of these weaknesses in your security. This is where smart locks come in handy.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With most smart locks, you choose temporary or permanent access codes to give to people you trust, service providers, and house guests. But, what if someone you don't trust is able to see one of your guests enter the code? Your security is compromised. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lockly Secure Plus Smart Lock</a> addresses this with its PIN Genie touchscreen and fingerprint entry. We'll look at these features and more below.</span></p><h2><strong>Styles</strong></h2><p><a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c6313fc26289837996ff1d9-1200/lockly smart lock 1.jpg" border="0" alt="Lockly Smart Lock 1" data-mce-source="Lockly" /><p class="source"><span>Lockly</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></a></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2H11p6q" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lockly offers smart locks in a number of styles</a>. You can choose between a smart deadbolt or latch in Venetian bronze or satin nickel. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All of the options have the patented PIN Genie touchscreen keypad, but <a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Secure Plus</a> also has a fingerprint reader. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The most popular alternative is the non-biometric smart deadbolt in Venetian bronze. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I tested the Secure Plus latch in Venetian bronze.</span></p><h2><strong>Specs</strong></h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c6314d926289837fd093be5-1200/lockly 3.jpg" border="0" alt="Lockly 3" data-mce-source="Lockly" /></a><p class="source"><span>Lockly</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The PIN Genie technology is brilliant in its simplicity. The touchscreen displays four circles with three numbers between 0-9 inside of each. You simply enter your 6 to 8-digit access code by pressing the circles containing your numbers in sequence. Each time the touchscreen is displayed, the positioning of the numbers changes. This makes it virtually impossible for an onlooker to figure out your code by just watching you enter it.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can choose to have the lock beep each time you press the touchscreen buttons, or you can turn that feature off. I found the beeping helpful to tell me that my presses registered.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Secure Plus can store up to 99 fingerprints. And, once your fingerprint is stored, you just press your finger on the scanner to the right of the touchpad, and the door unlocks immediately.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The lock operates on four AA batteries, which are included and should last for up to a year under normal use. My lock's battery level is still at 100% after more than a month of use. The app and the touchscreen notify you when the battery is low. And, if the battery dies on you, you can use a 9V under the outer handle to activate the lock temporarily.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The app is available for iOS and Android, or you can use the lock without a smart device. It also comes with two back-up keys. The lock is designed to work in temperatures between -4 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, but I found it still worked when temperatures dropped to -15.</span></p><p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Read more</strong>: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-security-camera-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best security cameras you can buy for your home</a></span></em></p><h2><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Setup process</strong> </span></h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c6317132628983988430d0c-1200/lockly 6.jpg" border="0" alt="Lockly 6" data-mce-source="Lockly" /></a><p class="source"><span>Lockly</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It took me about an hour to install the lock, but a more skilled handyman could probably bang it out in under half an hour. I just hit a couple minor hiccups. First of all, the instructions were great, but there were a couple of mislabeled parts. For instance, it said to attach the inner handle with part Q, but it meant P. This was easy enough to recognize.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The outer handle comes facing to the right, but you can adjust the handle direction to fit your door's orientation, which is what I needed to do. The directions were confusing, though, because they initially only have you switch the orientation of the outer handle. I was left wondering how to switch the inner handle and after a few minutes of scanning the directions, I gave up. Then, when I was further along, the secret was revealed to me.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once it was installed, I set the main passcode and proceeded to try it out without reading the instructions. I failed. This was because I didn't hit the OK button after entering the code. The OK button isn't intuitive. It looks like an electrical circuit … or possibly a fingerprint. Once I figured this out, it was easy enough to use. I gave the directions to my family members, and they didn't have any trouble.</span></p><h2><strong>Special features</strong></h2><p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c6315a4262898393f47f37b-1200/lockly 4.jpg" border="0" alt="Lockly 4" data-mce-source="Lockly" /><p class="source"><span>Lockly</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></span></a></strong></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lockly app made using the lock enjoyable. It keeps a log of what codes and fingerprints are used to enter the house. You can also program it to auto-lock after 5 seconds to 5 minutes, whatever you prefer. This was incredibly helpful since I have a teenager who never seems to remember to lock the door.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I also liked that the app tells me if the door is currently locked or not. And, I can lock or unlock it. This is useful when I'm in bed ready to go to sleep and am not sure if I locked up or not. I don't have to get out of the cozy sheets to walk downstairs and check.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After three failed attempts to unlock the door in five minutes, the lock automatically enters "safe mode." At this time, you must either use the correct fingerprint or enter the correct access code twice to unlock your door. If you get the code wrong, then you are locked out for at least 10 minutes. If you fail to enter the code correctly again, you're locked out for 20 minutes and, after the third time, 30 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can choose to disable the touchscreen completely by flipping the switch above the inside door handle. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In practice, I found the keypad and the fingerprint reader worked as advertised. Once I got the hang of the touchpad, it was effortless punching in my code. And, I didn't have any problem with my fingerprint not registering. It worked the first time each time.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The most important part of a smart lock is security. While I couldn't find any security problems with this lock, I decided to look online to see if there were any concerns expressed by experts and buyers. Experts describe the lock as "</span><a href="https://www.techhive.com/article/3322854/connected-home/lockly-secure-plus-review-biometrics-comes-to-the-smart-lock.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">hack-resistant for sure</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">." There weren't any security complaints from buyers on Amazon at the time of this writing.</span></p><h2><strong>Cons</strong></h2><p><strong><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c63147626289838ec79d50a-1200/lockly 2.jpg" border="0" alt="Lockly 2" data-mce-source="Lockly" /></a><p class="source"><span>Lockly</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></strong></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I had trouble pairing the lock with my phone at first. When I entered the passcode that came with the Secure Plus, the Bluetooth pairing function on my phone kept giving me an error message saying I'd entered an invalid passcode. On the Lockly app, I was able to communicate with the lock regardless of the apparent pairing failure.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are a number of features that <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-smart-lock" target="_blank" rel="noopener">other smart locks</a> have that the Lockly Secure Plus does not. For instance, there isn't an auto-unlock feature. Also, some smart lock models have loud alarms that sound when someone is trying to force their way in. The Secure Plus does not have this.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also, the Secure Plus does not have Wi-Fi capabilities and doesn't integrate with other smart devices. However, Lockly just announced that they are releasing the Secure Pro, which comes with a Wi-Fi hub and can be used with Alexa and Google Assistant. It should be available in March 2019.</span></p><h2><strong>The bottom line</strong></h2><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Overall, I'm a big fan of the <a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lockly Secure Plus</a>. Sure, I wish it was Wi-Fi enabled and had an alarm built in, but it makes up for these shortfalls with simple functionality. The auto-lock feature protects our home when our teen forgets to lock up. And, the PIN Genie and fingerprint entry options are painless to use. Instead of leaving a key under the doormat or keeping that back window unlocked, I recommend investing in the Lockly Secure Plus for hassle-free security.</span></p><p><strong>Pros:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Easy to install, secure PIN Genie touchscreen, fingerprint access, auto-lock</span></p><p><strong>Cons:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Expensive, lacks Wi-Fi, doesn't integrate with smart devices</span></p><h3><a href="https://amzn.to/2E2JA3U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy the Lockly Secure Plus Fingerprint Bluetooth Keyless Entry Door Smart Lock on Amazon for $279.99</a></h3><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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