The Kwikset Halo has long been one of our favorite smart locks, and this all-new version—the Halo Select—looks to be a significant upgrade. In addition to a more attractive industrial design ...

The Kwikset 980 is part of the Door Locks test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Door Locks models like the 980 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Kick-in as ...

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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 ...

We have also given excellent scores to smart locks from Aqara, Igloohome, Kwikset, Proscenic, and Yale. That said, we won't necessarily recommend that you shop for a smart lock based on the brand ...

Today, Kwikset has announced the upcoming launch of Halo Select, a new smart door lock designed with built-in Wi-Fi and Matter support. This lock allows for easy smart home integration without the ...

These are the top smart locks we've tested. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables ...

Here’s how it works. The best smart locks provide a lot more than just convenience. With remote control and monitoring over your door, you'll know if someone enters your home or be able to let ...

In many cases, smart locks dispense with physical keys altogether ... but its Thread radio is still dormant). Kwikset has finally gotten into the biometrics game with the launch of the Halo ...

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