Introduction (Does It Do What It Should)

So, does it do what it should? Well, if you skip to the video, you will see that this didn’t work, at least on my door. I’m going to explain that later, for now, let’s get to the Kwikset Halo Select.

If you are familiar with any Smart Locks, then you know how they work. You mount them onto your front door’s deadlock, and you will be able to open your deadlock with your smartphone. In this case, you can use the touchscreen to dial in the code, and the door will open. Oh, you can also do it the old-fashioned way with a key.

With the Halo Select, it allows you to control and monitor from anywhere. You can use it to view all lock activity, and share guest access as well. There is also some great smart home integration feature that works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Home.

There is even this Auto-Unlock Geofence which will unlock the door when you arrive home for some serious hands-free entry. There is also an auto-lock and a door status alert as well. Yes, I think I might have mentioned the sensor, but it will go off if your door is left open.

Okay, now I am going to get to my personal experience. What happened is that I measured the door, and it seemed okay. Now, when I put in the latch, it wasn’t quite centered in the deadlock hole. Yeah, I’m sure there is some kind of technical name for these, but I don’t know it.

Anyway, you can twist the included latch to center it, but when I did this, it extended the latch so I couldn’t shut the door. Now, if my door had some indentation on the side, it could work.

Personally, I think there should be some kind of warning for this. As it was, I was doing the instructions, and it just told me: “Oh, you have this type of door, well, then you’ll need to order this special part”.

Seriously? I’ve already taken off the deadbolt at this point. Couldn’t you have warned me before that? I did my best to try and tweak it as much as I could, but in the end, I just installed it, even though it didn’t fit. At least I got a good demonstration.

Anyway, I think this is a great product, but I have reviewed a lot of smartlocks, and this was the one that I had the most difficulty installing, and part of that was that my door wasn’t quite right.

You should be able to purchase this on the Kwikset website for about $279, and I found that price consistent on many websites. I also forgot to post the price on the video. Whoops.

Facts About The Company

I think I mentioned on the video that this is the first time that I reviewed a Kwikset product. This business has been in business for quite a while, making homeowners safe since 1946.

What Does This Company Make?

It’s a lock. As in, they make locks. Yeah, they make a lot of locks and they have deadbolts, keyless entry combination locks, and a lot of smart locks.

Just the Specs, Man

If you’re the type that needs this info, this section is for you!

Kwikset Family
Wifi Deadbolt

Product Type
Deadbolt

Style
Transitional

Entry Has SmartKey?
Yes

Has Microban?
Yes

ANSI Grade
AAA

UL Time Rating
20 min

Min Door Thickness
1-3/8

Max Door Thickness
1-3/4

Assembled Height
5-7/16

Assembled Width
2-27/32

Assembled Length
7/8

Latch Backset Size
Adjustable

Cross Bore
2-1/8″

ADA Compliant
Interior Turn Piece Only

Lock Technology
Matter ; WiFi

Hub Required
Standalone product, No hub required

Electronic Works With
Alexa ; Google Home ; Apple HomeKit ; SmartThings

# Of Codes
250

Battery Type Required
4 AA, included

If there is something on this that I didn’t cover, please let me know.

Okay, Get To The Unboxing Already!

Maybe I Want It, But Is There Anything Else Like It? Maybe For A Lower Price? Please?

As I mentioned in the video, the last one that I reviewed was the SECURAM. Then there was the Yale August Smart Lock. Oh, we also reviewed the Igloohome.