KwiksetHalo Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Keyless Entry Door Deadbolt, Geofence Auto-Unlock, Grade AAA Certified, No Hub Easy Install, Satin Nickel Lifetime Finish Warranty, Touchscreen

I have never changed door handles or deadbolts before, but this was very straightforward. All that is needed is a Phillips screwdriver. The instructions are well written, and the illustrations are clear and helpful. The hardest part about this was getting the lock to pair with my phone. If you have a wifi repeater put it as close to the lock as possible. After MANY failed attempts, I moved my repeater to within 4 feet of the lock, and it paired on the first attempt. I then put the repeater back in its usual spot, and 5he lock continues to work well. The app is intuitive, and easy to use. I connected it to Google home, and Alexa, and now i can use voice commands to lock or unlock, as well as check the status(locked or unlocked). The lock can be set to lock at a specific time. The best part is being able to unlock my door while on my way home, so I can bring in groceries without fumbling to open the lock. There is a geofencing capability, which unlocks the lock upon your return, which is really awesome. But due to the area I live in, it wasn't reliable. So i just use voice commands to unlock it while still in my car. I have been using it for two weeks now, and the battery is at 90%, which seems reasonable, due to all my experiments with it.

This is great product that works flawlessly. If you follow directions, you’ll have success. One issue - very short battery life - had to replace the batteries after only two months.

Update: The batteries needed to be changed and since then, cannot pair, cannot connect. Goes through an endless loop of Bluetooth pairing which fails because the lock is already configured, so factory reset the lock, then try to pair again, then a fail because device is already paired, then delete the pairing and try to re-pair, which fails because it cannot connect to the Internet even though the Internet is fine, then needing full access to contact history and calls. ABSOLUTE PIECE OF JUNK.I bought this to replace a Schlage unit of similar specs and main concern was that it fit the existing cutout and had a telephone keypad setup. It was also one of the lower priced models.Installation seems to be well though out. Each step of the install had a separate box with the items needed. Only tool needed for my installation was a Phillps screwdriver but you may need additional tools to drill holes or cleanup the door jamb. The instructions include a QR Code to access a video version of the installation which I turned to for some portions.Installation mostly followed the manual. I used a Dremel to cleanup the strike plate seating as the strike plate is much longer than the previous one and slightly narrower. Seating the exterior keypad was a bit cumbersome as it kept falling off while adjusting. I used painters tape to hold it in place while I threaded the connectors through. One minor annoyance was that the connector from the exterior keypad to the lock mechanism doesn't click into place which made me unsure if it was seated correctly. It was a bit fiddly to put in place but worked.On attaching the batteries the lock did a calibration step. Per the instructions, if it failed I would need to adjust but it didn't really say what needed to be adjusted. This step is important as it affects the usage of the lock.Once that was completed, attaching the interior cover was a bit fiddly also. There are two screws that hold the interior mechanism to a mounting plate. They are not counter-sunk. When attaching the cover these screws got in the way so you have to carefully line up the cover. Then you add two screws to secure the plate. These also are not counter-sunk and protrude. They are also not rounded so seem unfinished and ill-fitting. I could see catching a finger on this bit of metal. Minor but annoying.The battery cover plate was annoying to remove. There are no ridges, just a shiny piece of black plastic, so it was neeedlessly difficult to access.All of these were annoyances but the reason for the 3 stars is that using the app to program the lock requires registering with the Kwikset site and giving an email and a phone number and Wifi network access. I don't use those features and there didn't seem to be a way to bypass this. The reason this is annoying is because there are countless hacks against IoT databases. I don't know Kwiksets security stance but given the history of other "security" devices, it's definitely a concern. The app allows you to set features such as Auto-lock and Auto-Unlock, Lock sound, battery state, Status LED, etc.. You can also remotely unlock the door when on the same Wifi network.Once all this is setup you can use the lock. The exterior keypad is black until you touch the screen. Enter the code and with luck, the lock will open.In summary, the lock works. If it were more expensive I'd probably return it but for the price it's acceptable.

So initially I was a little torn about purchasing this lock solely because some of the negative reviews. However after watching a YouTube video with a professional locksmith review this lock and two other smart locks and him saying that you couldn’t go wrong with any of them I bit the bullet. I picked the Kwikset because of its ability for you to rekey their locks by yourself. I have always had Kwikset since I built my house and loved that the few locks I have replaced over the years I can just rekey and no worries about making new keys for everyone that has keys. So the Kwikset Halo is very easy to install. In fairness I already had a deadbolt I was replacing so I did not have to measure and drill new holes for lock to be installed. Here is what I think may be causing some negative reviews, Not following the instructions step by step and/or correctly. They are very detailed and even explain that if you don’t do this step in this order correctly that lock may not work properly. Installation took me about 25 minutes taking my time and double checking every step. Set up of Smart lock feature/ connecting to WiFi, completing firmware update and setting up app/account was about half that time. Once lock was completely installed here is my list of pros and possible cons I found.Pros1. Ease if installation2. Smart feature is via blue tooth through your WiFi so no need for special hub.3. Quality and looks are very nice and keypad is touch screen not buttons4.Several ways to unlock- key, touch pad code, by using app and even using Alexa ( once set up in Alexa app). Great to have all these options if you need to allow people in your house for a temporary reason.5. App allows you to monitor who is coming into house and also if door is locked or unlocked.6. Reasonable cost when compared to other smart locks containing the same features.Possible Cons1. Lock noise when locking and unlocking. A litte louder because of electronic movements.2. LED status light flashes every 5 seconds, (however just found out that this feature can also be turned off I believe)3. Battery cover on inside part of lock is screwed down during installation and requires face plate to be removed to reach battery compartment. ( However once again discovered that if you don’t screw in this cover, you can just slide the cover in place after installation. It holds extremely well. Which allows you to just slide up cover to get to batteries when needed.4. If you are someone that doesn’t like to follow instructions this may lead to problems for you.5. If you have poor WiFi reception near where lock is going to be installed this may effect lock operation.Overall I am super pleased with this lock so far. I have not had it long enough to comment on battery life or durability when it comes to how long lock will last. I know other Kwikset locks come with a lifetime warranty. However this has a one year warranty. Probably because of the electronics integrated in this lock.