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 ...

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 ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Launching at CES 2026, the Aura Reach is the latest smart lock from Kwikset and includes both Bluetooth and Matter-over-Thread for wide compatibility across platforms, including Apple Home. Releasing ...

The Kwikset Halo is a new Wi-Fi-based lock, Aura is a Bluetooth model aimed at buyers on a budget. Rich was the editorial lead for CNET's Home and Wellness sections, based in Louisville, Kentucky.

LAS VEGAS (January 6, 2020) – The Kwikset® brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, adds to its family of Wi-Fi enabled Smart Locks with its latest addition, Halo™ Touch ...

Forget keys. The top smart locks we've tested are secure, easy to install, and provide several convenient ways to control who ...

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 ...

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 ...

How many times have you fumbled for the keys while holding a bag of groceries in your arms? Wouldn't be great if your home could recognize you as someone authorized to enter and unlock the door?