Burglar Prevention

Three Steps to Increase New Home Security

From looking far and wide for the perfect place to negotiating and then finally moving in, buying a house can be a chaotic process. And once you have finally found “the one”, it’s time to begin the improvement process to make your new house a home.

While there are several projects to be done after […]

Security is a Top Concern Among Recent Home Buyers

Buying a home can be an overwhelming life milestone, so Kwikset partnered with Trulia, a home and neighborhood resource for homebuyers and renters, to really understand how recent homebuyers think about the home buying process and help them through their experience. What we found is that no matter what the experience was like – […]

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

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

Love Locked Down: Tips on How to Keep Your Home Safer this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a big deal. According to the National Retail Federation*, over half of adult Americans celebrated in 2015 and this year, Kwikset is getting in on the gift giving.

We usually talk about home security as way to keep unwanted people out, but we know the people inside are your loved ones, your […]

February 14th, 2016|Burglar Prevention, Do It Yourself, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Security, Smart Key, Tips & Tricks|Comments Off on Love Locked Down: Tips on How to Keep Your Home Safer this Valentine’s Day

Next-Level Home Security – SmartKey Technology and Your Home

Kwikset is committed to delivering unmatched security features to homeowners and puts the safety of our customers above all else. This commitment is why we invented our patented SmartKey™ security technology – and why we continue to expand and improve the security features we offer to homeowners through our products.

This year, Kwikset is launching the […]

January 7th, 2016|Burglar Prevention, In the News, Innovation, Inside Kwikset, Product Updates, Re-Key, Security, Smart Key|Comments Off on Next-Level Home Security – SmartKey Technology and Your Home

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 […]

Home Improvement for all levels: How should you increase your home security?

Did you know that most unlawful entries occur through doorways? About 50 percent of those are through doors left unlocked. The other half of front door burglaries can also be prevented by improving your home security at the level that’s right for you.

Whether you’re a home improvement expert or would rather leave the handy […]

Kwikset SmartKey® Technology Offers Superior Home Security

Burglaries are a common threat to homes, with nearly 2 million committed each year. There are simple burglary prevention based steps homeowners can take to improve their home security like locking doors and windows, but few homeowners know the type of door lock they have can also make a big difference.

Kwikset’s door locks protect […]

March 2nd, 2015|Burglar Prevention, Inside Kwikset, Low Tech, Security|Comments Off on Kwikset SmartKey® Technology Offers Superior Home Security

SmartKey Picking & Bumping ALOA Challenge

 

You’ve probably heard us say that Kwikset door locks with SmartKey Re-key Technology are some of the most difficult locks to pick or bump on the market. But it’s not enough to tell you; we would rather show you what the professionals are saying about our SmartKey locks.

We challenged locksmiths at the Associated Locksmiths […]

January 19th, 2015|Burglar Prevention, Inside Kwikset, Locksmith, Product Updates, Security|Comments Off on SmartKey Picking & Bumping ALOA Challenge