GallerySmart homes are getting easier for homeowners to set up and control. With Amazon Echo Plus, the new smart speaker from Amazon that doubles as a smart home hub, homeowners can now DIY a smart home that works for them and ask Alexa to control their Kwikset smart locks quickly and easily. Through the […]
Obsidian: Cutting edge design meets keyless entry for the modern home
GalleryModern design and technology go hand-in-hand, and as technology evolves and becomes part of your everyday life, you expect it to reflect your personal style. Over time, we’ve enhanced the style of our keyless entry locks to reflect the glassy, touchscreen look of a sleek smartphone to bring modern style and convenience to your […]
Which Kwikset Smart Lock is Right for You?
GalleryThe smart home is quickly growing, but the overwhelming amount of different systems, apps, hubs and products can be intimidating and prevent people from taking the leap. A smart home starts with the front door, and there are a variety of proven smart lock options on the market to make your life more secure […]
Find the Smart Lock That’s Made for Your Life
GalleryLife is filled with unexpected twists and turns. A day at work could lead to a visit to mom or a surprise trip to the aquarium. These spontaneous moments often create the best memories.
New smart home innovations are meant to make it easier for you to enjoy life’s surprises without worrying about your home. […]
“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, […]
The Not-so-New Smart Home: How to Blend Smart Home Technology and Your Traditional Home Decor
GalleryBlending smart home technology with traditional home decor can be challenging. Whether your home is rustic, traditional or country chic, combining trendy smart home technology with your home decor takes an eye for detail and careful planning. Look for products that are more traditional in design, compliment your home’s color scheme, and are smaller […]
DIY Smart Home: What is the best smart lock for you and your home?
GallerySmart 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 […]
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 […]
Smart Locks Equal Smarter Home Security Technology
The smart home has grown from an idea to a standard and changes daily in tandem with the evolution of other lifestyle essentials and corresponding technological advances.
A smart homeowner is a wise homeowner: According to a 2013 Consumer Electronics Association study*, 58% of consumers are familiar with home automation systems, presenting sizable market opportunities. […]
How Do Kwikset Electronic Locks with Home Connect™ Technology Function As Part of a Digital Home?
GalleryOne of the most sought-after elements of today’s digital home among homebuyers is the electronic lock. This is a dramatic change from the days when the primary competitive advantages for a door lock were quality, style, finish and price. While these traits are still important, the role that smart locks can play in a […]