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 in trendy, lifestyle smart home products, she knows how overwhelming it can be to add technology to your home. Carley checked out the latest Kwikset options for homeowners at CES 2016 and has tips for you on how to find the best smart lock that fits both your lifestyle and design preferences.
Whether you’re looking for a smart lock to work with your already smart home, want the convenience of walking from your keyless car to your keyless house, or value monitoring and controlling your home security from your phone, there is a smart lock option for you. Keep reading for more tips on how our Kwikset smart locks fit into your life and home.
Are you interested in a smart home but not sure where to start?
Since 2013, we’ve been able to refine the Kevo experience to create the best smart lock on the market for any homeowner. If you’ve been eyeing the market, but waiting for a tested lock, this is for you.
Kevo 2nd Gen is all about homeowner experience and you don’t even need a smart home to have the convenience of a smart lock on your door. The new in-app installation guide makes DIY installation even easier, meaning you can go from purchasing to installing to using the lock within minutes. Touch-to-Open technology lets you just touch the lock with your phone in your pocket and watch it open like magic. You can also send eKeys to guests, using your Kevo smartphone app, and monitor their activity.
Do you want smart technology but can’t change your lock or want to maintain your current home decor?
Kevo Convert has all the brains of a smart lock, but with the look and feel of your current deadbolt. The smart lock conversion kit replaces the interior of your current lock so you can control your deadbolt with the Kevo app on your phone. This affordable solution is easy to install and gives you the added convenience without fully committing to a smart lock.
Do you already have a smart home or smart home technologies?
If you’re a DIY smart home aficionado and already have the latest gadgets, you’ll want a lock that fits within your home’s ecosystem, like the Apple Homekit-compatible smart lock, Kwikset Premis. Control your lock with Siri and set rooms, zones and scenes that allow you to control multiple smart home devices based on your lifestyle patterns.
These new smart locks will be available in 2016. Kwikset also offers several touchscreen or keypad SmartCode smart locks that work with Z-Wave and Zigbee smart home platforms.
Kwikset provided Carley Knobloch compensation for attending CES 2016
