Resistance to kick-in as sold is how well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. Kick-in reinforced is the same test using an aftermarket Box Strike in place ...

These top-rated locks from August, Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. But there are some models to avoid. Consumer Reports uses a cordless drill in ...

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

Without question, ‘innovation’ is the word that comes to mind when Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, showcases five new locks at ISC West 2018, April 11-13 ...

Smart locks, also known as electronic locks, are the latest innovation available for your house. A smart lock can even be the best investment you can make as it can prove more useful than an ...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Comcast announced that it has expanded its relationship with the Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. and has integrated three additional best-in-class smart ...

I’m no handyman, and I’m certainly not a locksmith. But as a newish homeowner — and one who delights in tinkering with smart home gear of all stripes — I’ve gotten pretty adept at some things around ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The sleek Halo Wi-Fi Smart Lock ($229) is the latest addition to Kwikset's family of smart door locks. It provides several methods for locking and unlocking your door, including entering a code on its ...

Kwikset, the leader in residential security, announces that two of its popular SmartCode™ deadbolt locks are now “Crestron Connected®,” making them compatible with Crestron control systems that ...

These top-rated locks from Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. Plus, 4 locks to avoid. These locks from Kwikset, Eufy, and Yale are good at surviving ...