Kwikset says Halo’s four AA batteries should power the Halo for around six months of normal usage (figure around a dozen lock/unlock cycles per day), which is shorter life than you see with a lot of ...

Kwikset, a trusted leader in residential security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has introduced two new Z-Wave smart locks that redefine smart home security: the HomeConnect 918 and the updated ...

This pricey lock supports both Wi-Fi and Matter connections, and while Matter improves battery life, it also removes some key features. Matter over Thread continues to work its way into the smart lock ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The sleek-looking Halo Select offers Wi-Fi or Matter-over-Thread connectivity, and the company says there’s more ...

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