Innovation

Double Down on Home Security with Kwikset Double Cylinder Deadbolts

Disclosure: Kwikset has provided complementary products to Charles and Hudson for review purposes.

We love our 1920’s bungalow but it leaves much to be desired when it comes to home security. We’re not paranoid, but there have been break-ins in the area and we want to make sure our home doesn’t become another statistic.

We’ve added […]

SmartCode 915: Designed to Solve Real Life Challenges

When it comes to home security, Kwikset’s latest SmartCode 915 electronic deadbolt solves real life challenges with some of the most innovative features on the market.

Real life challenge #1: DIY projects = time I don’t have

If you have a Phillips head screwdriver, four AA batteries, a ruler and fifteen minutes to spare, you can […]

July 17th, 2015|Do It Yourself, How To's, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Product Updates, Security, Smart Locks, Tips & Tricks, Touchscreens and Keypads|Comments Off on SmartCode 915: Designed to Solve Real Life Challenges

The Cost Savings of SmartKey – A Property Manager’s Perspective

For any property manager or landlord, changing door locks and keys is a big part of the expense report each year. With costs ranging from $25-$50+ per door lock change, there has to be a better landlord based solution. Luckily there is, SmartKeyTM! We recently caught up with Kim Cina, from Balanced Property Management […]

March 11th, 2015|Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Re-Key, Security, Smart Key, Testimonials|Comments Off on The Cost Savings of SmartKey – A Property Manager’s Perspective

Unlock the Do’s and Don’ts for Giving Away Your Key

Valentine’s Day is a very important time of year. If you’re one of the forgetful 51 percent of people who purchase their gifts within a week of the holiday, you could give your house key to your Valentine in place of the gift you intended to give. Giving a significant other a key is a […]

February 13th, 2015|Re-Key, Security, Smart Key|1 Comment

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 […]

The Smart Home of Tomorrow Today

Disclosure: Kwikset compensated Z. DesRocher, managing editor of the blog GeekDad and contributor to this article, with travel and tickets to the 2015 International CES.

As I made my way through CES 2015, I couldn’t help but get the feeling that I’d been lied to. Allow me to explain: the future I was promised was […]

What You Missed at CES 2015

If you’ve been following us on Facebook and Twitter, you know Kwikset was exhibiting at the International CES 2015 at the beginning of January. For those of you who were not lucky enough to score a ticket, allow us to give you our recap of the show.

2015 is the year of the smart home. […]

Brooke J. Customer Testimonial

My husband and I recently moved into a new house and we needed to get new door locks and hardware. After lots of research, we decided to upgrade and purchase a home automation keyless door lock and a matching door handle. My husband and I both have cars that are keyless so we figured […]

December 3rd, 2014|Home Automation, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Internet of Things, Keyless Entry, Smart Locks, Testimonials|Comments Off on Brooke J. Customer Testimonial

Exciting New Update to Kevo Software and Firmware

At Kwikset, we’re constantly innovating and improving our technology to provide you with the best and most secure door hardware technology on the market. We’ve been working on an update to the Kevo app and lock firmware, and we are happy to announce its completion!

The latest update, version 1.2, to the Kevo app and firmware […]

Tech savvy Millennials take advantage of Home Automation while traveling

Apps Away! A New Generation of Travelers Find Freedom In Home Automation
Once a nebulous theory, today the “Internet of Things” – where everyday objects are controlled by Internet applications – is taking shape at an exciting pace. Nowhere is this more evident than in the field of home automation. One of the first apps […]