After announcing its latest HomeKit smart lock back in January, Kwikset has started taking orders for the contemporary model of its Premis lock. The new Premis Contemporary HomeKit lock is just a new ...

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The Kwikset Premis is a smart lock from a well-known lock maker that allows you to lock and unlock a door using Siri, get notifications when your door is locked an unlocked and manage users. It also ...

Known for the Kwikset Kevo lock that lets you touch to enter, Kwikset's newest smart deadbolt responds to voice commands thanks to Siri and Apple's HomeKit. Due out later in 2016, the Kwikset Premis ...

An all-around solid smart lock built for iOS enthusiasts. If you’re studying up on smart locks, you might initially be a bit confused when it comes to a brand like Kwikset. The catch: Kwikset makes ...

Kwikset, the company behind the Kevo Smart Lock, today announced the launch of its first HomeKit-compatible product, the Kwikset Premis. Joining the Schlage Sense, the Premis is one of two smart locks ...

The Kwikset Premis is a lot of things. It's a HomeKit compatible connected deadbolt with a nice touch number pad with well-lit numerals. It's also a disappointment. We reviewed it for an extended ...

Usually just under $215, this is a nice drop on this recommended smart lock with numeric keypad intended for iOS and HomeKit users. Down to $163 in the satin nickel finish, this is the lowest price we ...

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Smart locks are mostly a gamble: They promise the ability to unlock your home with only your smartphone, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that they’re somehow less secure than regular deadbolts. The ...

Kwikset's Premis HomeKit-enabled door lock is now available in a new Contemporary finish after being shown off during CES earlier this year. The Premis is a HomeKit-compatible smart lock that is ...

This year at CES, Kwikset has previewed two of its upcoming products, Halo and Aura, as well as a redesigned version of a previous model, Premis. The newcomers are enabled with Bluetooth and WiFi.