The Kwikset Halo: Finally, a Smart Lock I Want on My Door

The Day-to-Day Perks (and the Need-to-Knows)

So the best part is just... no more keys. Seriously. You walk up to your door, punch in your code, and you're in. From the app on your phone, you can lock the door from the grocery store when you have that sudden moment of panic. And here's a super clever feature called "SmartKey." If you ever lose your one backup key or move into a new house, you can securely re-key the entire lock yourself in about 30 seconds. It's genius.

• It just looks so much better.
• You can lock it from anywhere.
• You can re-key it in 30 seconds.

Okay, let's talk about the batteries, because it's the one thing everyone always asks about with Wi-Fi locks. It uses 4 regular AA batteries. Because it's talking to your Wi-Fi so you can use your phone, it does use more juice than a non-connected lock. A pro tip from pretty much everyone who owns one is to use good lithium batteries—they'll last way longer, and the app will yell at you when they're getting low so you have plenty of warning.

And when you use the app to lock or unlock it from far away, sometimes there's a little two-or-three-second pause. That's just the lock waking up its Wi-Fi brain to save battery life. It's totally normal, just something to expect.

But man, does it look good on a door. It's so much slimmer than the old clunky smart locks, and it comes in these great modern finishes like Matte Black and Satin Nickel. And swapping out your old deadbolt for this one is a pretty simple DIY project for a Saturday afternoon. You just need a screwdriver and about 20 minutes.

The Kwikset Halo is a beautiful, modern smart lock that makes everyday life just a little bit easier and more stylish. It's for the person who wants their smart home to look as good as it works. If you're ready to upgrade your front door's look and IQ at the same time, you'll be really happy with this one.