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 ...

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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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 ...

Halo and Aura are Kwikset's latest additions to a wide range of electronic locks offered by the company, launched at this year's CES. The lock manufacturer also announced a revamped version of Premis, ...

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The Obsidian is a very nice-looking smart lock for minimalists, but smart home integration requires a Z-Wave smart home hub. The best smart locks in 2025 Best video doorbells in 2025: Ring, Nest, Arlo ...

These top-rated locks from Eufy, Kwikset, and Yale are excellent at resisting picking, drilling, and kick-ins. Plus, 4 locks to avoid. These locks from Kwikset, Eufy, and Yale are good at surviving ...

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Smart locks are mostly a gamble: They promise the ability to unlock your home with only your smartphone, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that they’re somehow less secure than regular deadbolts. The ...