Home Automation

“Alexa, Lock the Front Door” – Control your smart locks with your voice.

This week, smart homes get smarter, as both SmartThings and Wink will bring voice controlled smart locks to your home. This week the two home hub platforms will roll out an update that will allow users of their hubs and Kwikset SmartCode products with HomeConnect™ to lock their connected products by simply asking Alexa, […]

Kevo Convert: A simple way to make your existing lock smart

Meet Kevo Convert: A new smart lock conversion kit from Kwikset, and the latest extension of the trusted Kwikset Kevo platform.

Available for purchase now, Kevo Convert is a simple way to make your lock smart and pair it with your phone, adding convenience and peace of mind to your life without committing to installing […]

February 22nd, 2017|Do It Yourself, Home Automation, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Product Updates, Remote Access, Security, Smart Locks, Smart Phone|Comments Off on Kevo Convert: A simple way to make your existing lock smart

Four Smart Home Trends in 2017

Disclosure: Kwikset has provided monetary compensation and products to Epic Tech Videos to attend CES
As the smart home space continues to grow, more household items are making the leap towards connectivity and evolving to fit seamlessly into everyday lives. This year at CES 2017, we partnered with tech expert, Dom Esposito of Epic Tech […]

February 14th, 2017|Home Automation, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Smart Locks|Comments Off on Four Smart Home Trends in 2017

2nd Generation Kwikset Kevo App for iOS Unlocks More Functionality

Meet the new Kevo App for iOS: the latest update to the Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock platform.

Available February 1st, the new Kevo App for iOS grants all Kevo users new functionality, an updated user experience, and improved lock response. Download the new App from the App Store today to experience everything that Kevo has […]

New Kwikset Premis Smart Lock Works With Apple HomeKit

You want smart locks that work with the products you already know and love. That’s why at Kwikset®, we’ve expanded our smart lock offerings to include Premis, our first Apple® Homekit™-compatible smart lock.

With the Premis smart lock, you can now expand your Apple smart home or start one with your front door. Premis offers […]

January 5th, 2017|Home Automation, Innovation, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Remote Access, Smart Locks|Comments Off on New Kwikset Premis Smart Lock Works With Apple HomeKit

Secure your Connection to even more Smart Devices with Kevo and IFTTT

When we launched the Kevo Smart Lock in 2014 our team intended on Kevo to be the introduction to your smart home experience. Since then the home automation industry has expanded to connect all your devices to the internet, and we want Kevo to be the trigger for many of your home automation actions. […]

Three Smart Home Security Tips for a Truly Relaxing Getaway

You’ve planned your itinerary, you’ve packed your bags and now it’s time to consider smart home security before hitting the road for your weekend away with the family.

Smart home technology, like smart locks, smart lights, and home automation, are convenient solutions that help homeowners protect, control and monitor their homes from anywhere in the […]

September 8th, 2016|Burglar Prevention, Home Automation, Internet of Things, Remote Access, Security, Smart Key, Smart Locks, Tips & Tricks|Comments Off on Three Smart Home Security Tips for a Truly Relaxing Getaway

DIY Smart Home: How-to-Install a Smart Lock with The Home Repair Tutor

Disclosure: Kwikset has provided monetary compensation and products for installation by The Home Repair Tutor.

Are you interested in smart locks but unsure of how to install them? Are you worried that it will take more than a day or require professional installation? Jeff Patterson, The Home Repair Tutor and DIY handyman expert, shows […]

May 11th, 2016|Do It Yourself, Home Automation, How To's, Innovation, Keyless Entry, Re-Key, Smart Key, Smart Locks, Tips & Tricks|Comments Off on DIY Smart Home: How-to-Install a Smart Lock with The Home Repair Tutor

DIY Smart Home: 3 Easy Ways to Turn Any Home into a Smart Home

According to a recent Coldwell Banker survey, 2016 is the year for the smart home. From refrigerators and thermostats to lights and locks, it seems like almost all household items are smarter and more convenient.

Interested in adding smart automation tech to your home but don’t know where to start? Consider these three easy ways […]

Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock Now Works with SkyBell HD Video Doorbell for Better Home Security & Automation

Since launching the Kevo, our Touch-to-Open™ Smart Lock, in October 2014 our team has been hard at work to bring even more functionality to your wireless home automation and security system. Android compatibility, wearables, doorbells, and thermostats have all been on our list of products to integrate with, and today we’re excited to announce our […]

April 8th, 2016|Burglar Prevention, Home Automation, Innovation, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Security, Smart Locks|Comments Off on Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock Now Works with SkyBell HD Video Doorbell for Better Home Security & Automation