and usually requires a few sticky cushions to perfectly line the two parts up so that the sensor can correctly identify when the door is opened or closed. Kwikset won't use that system.

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 ...

The Halo Select is Kwikset’s first new smart lock in five years, and its new features, updated design, and creative approach to connectivity could make the long wait worthwhile. “You have Wi ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kwikset has finally gotten into the biometrics game with the launch of the Halo Touch smart lock, and the lock benefits from a handsome exterior design, easy installation, a basic but fully ...

OEM parts are often more reliable and more expensive than aftermarket parts. Aftermarket parts are more widely available and cheaper than OEM parts. Whether an OEM or aftermarket part is best ...

Kwikset®, a trusted pioneer in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, announced the ...

The Kwikset Halo Touch is a smart and stylish lock that's easy to install and offers whisper-quiet operation. It lets you lock and unlock your door with your phone, Alexa or Google Assistant voice ...

Whether for managing your smart home devices or making video calls, these are the CNET-tested smart displays worth investing in. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in ...