Home Automation

Kwikset and KB Home partner to build custom smart homes with Kevo

Our partner, KB Home, specializes in building semi-custom homes that meet the specific needs of each homeowner. From the structure of the space to the hardware and products that fill it, the homes are designed to fit each person’s lifestyle and design style. That’s why they built their Skylar community in Los Angeles with […]

April 1st, 2016|Home Automation, In the News, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Smart Locks|Comments Off on Kwikset and KB Home partner to build custom smart homes with Kevo

Think Ahead, Do the Research, Install Deadbolts with Kwikset SmartKey, and other Kwikset Tips for a Successful Rental Market Season

Rental market season is just around the corner and prepping your properties for new tenants is time consuming and can be a financial burden. Striking that perfect balance between quality and budget are crucial to starting off your new landlord-tenant relationship the right way.

Learning where to pinch pennies and where to spend big bucks […]

February 26th, 2016|Do It Yourself, Home Automation, How To's, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Re-Key, Security, Smart Key, Tips & Tricks|Comments Off on Think Ahead, Do the Research, Install Deadbolts with Kwikset SmartKey, and other Kwikset Tips for a Successful Rental Market Season

DIY Smart Home: What is the best smart lock for you and your home?

Smart homes aren’t just for your tech-obsessed buddies anymore. Since bringing you Kevo, the first smart lock, in 2013, Kwikset has expanded our smart lock offerings to better fit your lifestyle with Kevo 2nd Gen, Kevo Convert and Kwikset Premis.

Smart home expert Carley K is no stranger to home technology or trendy design. Specializing […]

February 11th, 2016|Do It Yourself, Home Automation, How To's, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Remote Access, Security, Smart Locks, Tips & Tricks, Touchscreens and Keypads|Comments Off on DIY Smart Home: What is the best smart lock for you and your home?

Our 3 Favorite Home Technologies from CES 2016

At CES 2016 more than 150,000 technophiles and gadget lovers walked the halls to find the latest and greatest in everything from drones to wearables to 8k TVs. Perhaps most important was the giant leap forward of the Internet of Things in home automation. That’s what gets our teams most excited anyway! Here are […]

January 22nd, 2016|Home Automation, In the News, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Product Updates, Security|Comments Off on Our 3 Favorite Home Technologies from CES 2016

Kwikset Kevo 2nd Gen – A Refined Smart Lock Experience

In October of 2013 Kwikset launched the industry’s first Bluetooth-enabled keyless smart lock, creating a market for DIY smart locks with Kevo 1st Gen. In 2016 Kwikset is refining the smart lock experience. Kevo 2nd Gen, unveiled yesterday at CES Las Vegas, provides the same trusted touch-to-open, keyless Bluetooth smart lock experience available in […]

January 6th, 2016|Home Automation, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Product Updates, Security, Smart Locks|Comments Off on Kwikset Kevo 2nd Gen – A Refined Smart Lock Experience

Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock Now Works With Honeywell Thermostats

Your smart home starts at the front door, but with our Kevo smart lock, it doesn’t end there.
Kevo now works with Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats, making your lock and thermostat work together to adjust the temperature if you are home or away. So you can leave it to your home to remember when to […]

November 17th, 2015|Home Automation, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Product Updates, Smart Locks|Comments Off on Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock Now Works With Honeywell Thermostats

Kwikset Kevo Smart Lock Now Works With Ring Video Doorbell

After introducing InHome Locking and Unlocking and Kevo Plus to grant remote access to all Kwikset® Kevo™ users last month, we’re making it even easier for you to control your wireless front door and home security.

Kwikset Kevo smart lock now works with the Ring™ Video Doorbell, so you can use the wireless camera to […]

Four Steps to Unlocking Remote Access with Kevo Plus

How often have you driven out of your neighborhood, only to turn the car around to double check that your door is locked? When was the last time you left a key under the mat so your neighbor could water the plants while you were vacationing?

Now you can control your home security from the […]

Kwikset Kevo Unboxing, Install & Review by Tech Reviewer Mike Cronin

Disclosure: Kwikset has provided complementary products for review purposes.

I’ve had the Kevo smart lock from Kwikset for a few weeks now and I really appreciate what this product has to offer in terms of convenience and home security.

Since installing Kevo, I haven’t used a traditional key for my front door. Kevo is super easy […]

Kwikset Kevo Now Works With Nest

Disclosure: Kwikset compensated Joe Miragliotta, men’s interest blogger at Joe’s Daily and contributor to this article, with travel and tickets to the 2015 International CES.

CES 2015 has been chalk full of big smart home announcements. One in particular that has homebodies talking is Kwikset Kevo — the industry’s first smart lock — partnering with Nest Learning Thermostat. The collaboration will […]