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

Kevo 2^nd Gen is built on 2 years of understanding the homeowner’s experience with the Kevo platform and represents the best smart lock option on the market today. The new Kevo 2^nd gen boasts a flexible platform, and is compatible with a wide range of smart home products, including Nest, Ring, and Honeywell.

“Kevo 2^nd Gen is the most refined smart lock available today, with features that outmatch those available in other smart locks,” says Michael Magnani, Senior Product Manager. “Kevo 2^nd Gen gives homeowners the smart lock experience they have been waiting for, with extremely consumer friendly technology.”

So What’s New for Kevo 2^nd Gen?

Refined User Experience: Homeowners can begin using the new Kevo 2^nd Gen within minutes of unboxing the smart lock. The keyless Bluetooth lock offers homeowners the industry’s first in-app and interactive installation experience and eliminates user-initiated calibration.

Improved Design: Kevo 2^nd Gen boasts a sleek, all-metal interior with a dramatically reduced interior size, making the smart lock more durable and stylish than its first generation predecessor.

Advanced SmartKey® Security: Kevo 2^nd Gen features the latest version of the Kwikset patented SmartKey security. The advanced SmartKey security provides strong resistance against forced entry techniques, passes the most stringent lock-picking standards (UL 437, par 11.6 & 11.7) and utilizes BumpGuard™ to prevent lock bumping. SmartKey also allows homeowners to reset their security by re-keying their locks quickly and easily; rendering lost, loaned or unreturned keys useless. Kevo 2^nd Gen will be the first Kwikset smart lock available for purchase with the latest SmartKey security.

Easy Home Management through eKeys: Easily manage home access for family, friends and guests using the eKeys in the Kevo app developed by UniKey Technologies.

• Anytime eKey holders have unlimited locking and unlocking capabilities
• Unlimited Guest eKeys allow Kevo users to send free, unrestricted access with a guest for a 24 hour period
• Scheduled eKeys allow Kevo users to set repeating date and time constraints for the eKey prior to sharing with the guest, perfect for babysitters or dog walkers

Flexible Platform: Kevo 2^nd Gen is engineered to integrate with a wide range of smart home products to ensure homeowners can easily configure a smarter home.

• Nest Learning Thermostat: Trigger home temperature adjustments and energy savings with Nest Learning Thermostat by locking or unlocking Kevo
• Ring Video Doorbell: Sync the two industry-leading devices, Ring and Kevo, to secure and control your entire entryway
• Honeywell Total Connect Comfort Wi-Fi Thermostats: Seamlessly connect Kevo to compatible Honeywell thermostats to enable greater energy saving potential with each lock or unlock of Kevo
• Android Wear: Lock or unlock Kevo directly from an untethered Android Wear device, like Moto360 smart watch, for on-the-go convenience

For more information about Kevo 2^nd Gen, and to learn how you can add the touch-to-open smart lock to your home visit: http://www.kwikset.com/kevo/kevo-2-coming-soon