The Kwikset HC620 is a very affordable Z-Wave lock; but by its nature, only buyers who have Z-Wave smart home hubs will find it appealing. If you’ve built your smart home around the Z-Wave standard ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Whether people admit it or not, everyone has lost their keys at some point in their life. Not only is it inconvenient, but even making copies of the original key can lead to poor imitations. Instead ...

LAKE FOREST, CA – Kwikset, the leader in residential security, has expanded its line of residential access solutions by introducing a touchscreen version of the company's highly popular SmartCode™ 914 ...

Kwikset announces its “COVID-19 Dealer Support Program,” created to provide actionable and relevant support. The program includes specific tools and guidance that can help dealers and distributors ...

LAKE FOREST, CA (February 8, 2018) – Kwikset® brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, the leader in residential security, will display Obsidian, a visually striking, low ...

Building a solid home security system requires multiple products working in tandem, though not all upgrades need to fall into the high-tech category. For example ...

LAS VEGAS - Locks that are used in millions of homes and residential buildings worldwide and that are designed specifically to thwart hacking are easily opened with both a screwdriver and wire, two ...

A smart lock offers the benefits of a conventional deadbolt without the need to carry a physical key. Instead, many smart locks have keypads for PINs and/or electronic keys, where the “key” lives in ...

Forget rummaging for keys. With your phone in your pocket or purse, all you need to unlock your door is a press of your finger. Jessica Dolcourt VP, Content Operations and Commerce, CNET Group and ...

Resistance to kick-in as sold is how well the lock survived increasingly forceful impacts using the hardware it comes with. Kick-in reinforced is the same test using an aftermarket Box Strike in place ...

Kwikset’s SmartCode 916 touchscreen electronic deadbolt at around $249 features a capacitive touchscreen to enter numeric codes for keyless entry. The touchscreen senses every touch immediately for ...