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 ...

Kwikset, a trusted leader in residential security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has introduced two new Z-Wave smart locks ...

The Kwikset HC620 is a very affordable Z-Wave lock; but by its nature, only buyers who have Z-Wave smart home hubs will find it appealing. If you’ve built your smart home around the Z-Wave standard ...

Life just got a little easier for iPhone owners. Imagine that you're trying to get into your house while carrying a few bags of groceries. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to simply tap the deadbolt ...

Kwikset is no newbie in the lock game. The company has been around since the 1940s making your classic locks and doorknobs and has been making smart locks under its Halo line since 2019. The Halo line ...

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 ...

Kwikset finally gets Wi-Fi, but the raw, industrial design of this lock is awfully unappealing. For a company best known for commodity hardware store lock hardware, Kwikset has done a remarkable job ...

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is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. No matter how many features are built into today’s smart door locks, they usually maintain one ...

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 ...

The Kwikset Premis is a lot of things. It's a HomeKit compatible connected deadbolt with a nice touch number pad with well-lit numerals. It's also a disappointment. We reviewed it for an extended ...

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 ...