Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Experts and amateurs alike allege that Kwikset SmartKey locks are flawed and unsafe. What does this mean for the Kevo? Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure ...

Postmodern in design, this is one of the best-looking locks on the market (at least on the outside). But you’ll have to wait for a connected version. Turns out Yale isn’t the only company working on a ...

LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Kwikset's SmartCode 914 Deadbolt received a Manufacturers' Excellence Award at the CEDIA Expo 2013, the company announced this week. The updated deadbolt, with HomeConnect ...

Kwikset finally gets Wi-Fi, but the raw, industrial design of this lock is awfully unappealing. For a company best known for commodity hardware store lock hardware, Kwikset has done a remarkable job ...

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 ...

There’s nothing more precious than the people and possessions that reside in your home. Your residence is like the vault of your life, and it deserves to be locked up and safe. The latest smart locks ...

The home automation sector's move to the mainstream has introduced consumers to innovative new products from startups and industry stalwarts alike, one being the Kevo lock from Kwikset, a ...

Life just got a little easier for iPhone owners. Imagine that you're trying to get into your house while carrying a few bags of groceries. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to simply tap the deadbolt ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, ...

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 ...

Smart home automation has become more and more common, with vendors offering tons of different automated and connected parts to augment your home life and make daily tasks easier than ever. We’ve ...