For the tech-phobic, Kwikset’s Halo is the simplest yet most complete smart lock available. Halo can be opened/operated via a PIN code, an app, or a standard physical key, for those naturally wary of ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The sleek-looking Halo Select offers Wi-Fi or Matter-over-Thread connectivity, and the company says there’s more ...

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This pricey lock supports both Wi-Fi and Matter connections, and while Matter improves battery life, it also removes some key features. Matter over Thread continues to work its way into the smart lock ...

Today, Kwikset has announced the release of Halo Select, a new smart door lock designed with built-in Wi-Fi and Matter (and therefore includes HomeKit) support. This lock allows for easy smart home ...

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 ...