Innovation

Enjoy a Cleaner Home with Microban® Antimicrobial Door Hardware Protection

You lead a busy, hands on life. Between juggling kids, pets and work, you don’t have time to think about all the bacteria you are exposed to on door knobs and handles throughout the day, both in your home and outside. On untreated surfaces, bacteria can double in number every 20 minutes.
That’s why we […]

The Perfect Pair – New Door Handles to Pair with Electronic Locks

Shopping for a smart lock is hard enough without having to worry about what door handle you’ll pair it with. Most aren’t paired with one from the start and it doesn’t make sense to buy a complete handleset, only to toss the deadbolt that you don’t need. That’s why Kwikset has launched a complete […]

March 24th, 2020|Do It Yourself, Innovation, Keyless Entry, Smart Locks, Style|Comments Off on The Perfect Pair – New Door Handles to Pair with Electronic Locks

Updated Premis App – iOS 13 Fixes and Enhancements

With the latest update to the Premis app, Kwikset has addressed a
number of issues that appeared with the Apple’s iOS 13 update. Most importantly
the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues that prevented consistent connectivity to user
smart locks have been fixed and all Premis locks should be working normally.
For the best experience with Premis please update to […]

March 24th, 2020|Home Automation, Innovation, Product Updates, Smart Locks|Comments Off on Updated Premis App – iOS 13 Fixes and Enhancements

Kwikset Takes a Leadership Role in the Smart Home Security Industries

Kwikset offers a smart lock solution for builders and homeowners through extensive partnerships within the professional installation and DIY smart home categories.  We are committed to manufacturing secure smart lock solutions that meet consumer needs, deliver convenience and are compatible with the widest variety of leading smart home platforms and security systems.
Leadership Among Professionally […]

June 21st, 2018|For the Pro, Home Automation, Innovation, Smart Locks|Comments Off on Kwikset Takes a Leadership Role in the Smart Home Security Industries

Get a Smart Front Door with Kwikset and Amazon Key

Looking for a convenient and easy-to-use smart lock to secure and control your front door? You can now choose from five different Kwikset smart locks available with the Amazon Key Home Kit on Amazon.com to enable keyless entry and remote door monitoring.

How it Works:

To use Amazon Key Home Kit, choose from five smart lock […]

“Siri, are my doors locked?” – Kwikset Premis works with Apple HomePod

Apple joins the digital assistant world with HomePod, a smart speaker with HomeKit built-in. This means HomeKit compatible Kwikset smart locks, like Premis, are ready and waiting to listen to the commands you issue to Siri through Apple HomePod.
Use HomePod to Control Premis Smart Locks
With HomePod, you can use Siri voice commands to control your […]

February 12th, 2018|Do It Yourself, Home Automation, Innovation, Smart Locks|Comments Off on “Siri, are my doors locked?” – Kwikset Premis works with Apple HomePod

Choose the right smart lock to work with your new Amazon Echo Plus

Smart homes are getting easier for homeowners to set up and control. With Amazon Echo Plus, the new smart speaker from Amazon that doubles as a smart home hub, homeowners can now DIY a smart home that works for them and ask Alexa to control their Kwikset smart locks quickly and easily. Through the […]

December 1st, 2017|Home Automation, In the News, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Remote Access, Smart Locks, Touchscreens and Keypads|Comments Off on Choose the right smart lock to work with your new Amazon Echo Plus

Get Secure In-Home Delivery With Amazon Key and Kwikset Smart Lock Solutions

Just in time for holiday shopping season, Amazon launched Amazon Key, a new service exclusively for Prime members that radically improves the convenience of receiving deliveries. Using Kwikset smart locks, Amazon Key enables in-home delivery and secure home access for guests and service appointments.

Amazon Key became available on November 8 in 37 cities and […]

November 21st, 2017|In the News, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry|Comments Off on Get Secure In-Home Delivery With Amazon Key and Kwikset Smart Lock Solutions

Obsidian: Cutting edge design meets keyless entry for the modern home

Modern design and technology go hand-in-hand, and as technology evolves and becomes part of your everyday life, you expect it to reflect your personal style. Over time, we’ve enhanced the style of our keyless entry locks to reflect the glassy, touchscreen look of a sleek smartphone to bring modern style and convenience to your […]

October 11th, 2017|Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Keyless Entry, Product Updates, Touchscreens and Keypads|Comments Off on Obsidian: Cutting edge design meets keyless entry for the modern home

Which Kwikset Smart Lock is Right for You?

The smart home is quickly growing, but the overwhelming amount of different systems, apps, hubs and products can be intimidating and prevent people from taking the leap. A smart home starts with the front door, and there are a variety of proven smart lock options on the market to make your life more secure […]

August 31st, 2017|Home Automation, Innovation, Remote Access, Security, Smart Locks, Touchscreens and Keypads|Comments Off on Which Kwikset Smart Lock is Right for You?