Even one of Kwikset's most vocal critics, Marc Weber Tobias (more on him in just a bit), told us that the SmartKey lock is virtually impossible to pick. The problem with bypass tools ...

Kwikset 660 Contemporary Deadbolt Deadbolt Lock, Satin Nickel Square Exterior Keyed Front Entry Door, Pick Resistant SmartKey Rekey Security, Single Cylinder Dead Bolt, with Microban Protection ...

Millions of Kwikset smartkey locks used to secure residences can easily be thwarted with a screwdriver or wire, despite the company's claims that special features of the lock prevent anything ...

The Kwikset Kevo smart door lock also has SmartKey cylinders (it would be pretty dumb if it didn’t), but the Bluetooth-connected device goes a step further, eliminating keys altogether in favor ...

Most app-enabled smart locks like the August or any of the Schlages will still include a traditional cylinder mechanism, you know, just in case. The new Obsidian lock from Kwikset, however, has no ...

It’s no surprise to see Kwikset respond with the $149 Kevo Convert lock, which is designed to upgrade compatible cylinder deadbolts you already own with enhanced features. They include ...

In my review of the Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Deadbolt, I focused on the lock's smart features. It senses when your phone is near. You open it just by touching it. It can tell if you're inside or if ...

The Kwikset Halo is an attractive option for upgrading an existing lock: it is pretty easy to install, has a simple-to-use app and works with most smart home systems.

The Halo Select features a numeric touchscreen keypad as well as a physical key cylinder, or you can use Kwikset’s app to operate the lock. Homeowners will be able to share access with family ...

Kwikset Premis installation and setup The Premis is designed to replace the entire lock mechanism, including the cylinder, but it is easy to install, with an accompanying video that details the ...

Kwikset Kevo Kwikset Kevo. 2.5 Fair. By John R. Delaney . Dec 13, 2013. 2.5 Fair. Bottom Line. ... It's also significantly more expensive than a traditional single cylinder lock.