The Kwikset SmartCode 888 ZW500 is part of the Door Locks test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Smart Lock models like the SmartCode 888 ZW500 are rated on multiple criteria, such as ...

In our industry we deal with technology constantly. So, sometimes it’s hard to get excited about a lockset. Big deal, right? But with keyless entry, user-changeable rekeying (for when you do need a ...

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 place ...

LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Kwikset, a residential security company based here, has announced that its deadbolt locks are now supported through the Z-Wave automation functionality of any new or existing ...

Smart locks have certainly elevated the way we enter our homes. But while smart locks and other smart home devices can make your home more secure and offer some level of convenience, they're not ...

Kwikset has unveiled the Aura Reach at CES, a smart lock designed for homeowners seeking a flexible, connected security solution that’s easy to install and use. The Aura Reach supports both Matter and ...

Smart locks are tightening their grip on the lock hardware market, and Kwikset is right there, alongside newer names like August and Simplisafe. Kwikset recently released the Halo Smart Lock, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. If you're shopping for a smart lock, it's possible you'll ...

LAKE FOREST, Calif. – Oct. 21, 2024 – Kwikset®, a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ...