With so many smart locks elbowing for the spotlight, Kwikset keeps it simple with its newest touchscreen deadbolt, the Obsidian. No keys, no Bluetooth, just a touchscreen keypad and a deadbolt. At ...

LAS VEGAS (January 8, 2019) – The Kwikset® brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division introduces its first-ever Wi-Fi smart locks at CES 2019. Joining the brand’s ...

For the tech-phobic, Kwikset’s Halo is the simplest yet most complete smart lock available. Halo can be opened/operated via a PIN code, an app, or a standard physical key, for those naturally wary of ...

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Locking and unlocking with the keypad and app In addition to using a physical key, the Halo can be unlocked with the touchscreen keypad (or physical keypad) or the Kwikset app. Using the touchscreen ...

An all-around solid smart lock built for iOS enthusiasts. If you’re studying up on smart locks, you might initially be a bit confused when it comes to a brand like Kwikset. The catch: Kwikset makes ...

Kwikset has quite a few smart entry lock brands under its umbrella, including the Kevo, SmartCode, Obsidian, and Convert series. Today we can add two more brands to the list: Halo, Kwikset’s first ...

The Kwikset Aura is a reasonably priced Bluetooth smart lock you can control with your phone, a keypad, or a key, but it doesn’t support voice control or work with other smart devices. Best Deal$229.6 ...

Usually just under $215, this is a nice drop on this recommended smart lock with numeric keypad intended for iOS and HomeKit users. Down to $163 in the satin nickel finish, this is the lowest price we ...

Smart locks are tightening their grip on the lock hardware market, and Kwikset is right there, alongside newer names like August and Simplisafe. Kwikset recently released the Halo Smart Lock, the ...

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Out with the keypad, in with the fingerprint scanner—and a few other welcome changes to make this lock a winner.