Kwikset
http://www.kwikset.com/
Phone - 2132899190
Twitter - @KwiksetCorp
Facebook - @kwiksetlocks
Obsidian
Category
Security > Access Control (including Videophones, Door Locks, Gates, etc.)
Description
Kevo Touch-to-Open Smart Lock Second-Generation by Kwikset
MSRP - $229
Shipped Date - 8/30/2016
Describe product's design and/or technical innovation - When Kwikset introduced the first Bluetooth-enabled smart lock, Kevo, in 2013, the brand set a standard for smart residential security. With the 2016 release of its second generation Kevo Touch-to-Open Smart Lock, Kwikset raised the bar and brought a more advanced, sleek and secure smart lock to homeowners across the United States and Canada.
The second-generation Kevo Touch-to-Open Smart Lock is a Bluetooth-enabled lock designed to resemble a traditional deadbolt with features that make it anything but. Kevo 2nd Gen uses patented Touch-to-Open technology, allowing users to lock or unlock the door with the touch of a finger when an authorized device is within Bluetooth range. By eliminating the need to fumble for keys, this patented technology delivers a level of convenience to Kevo 2nd Gen unmatched by competing smart locks.
Kevo smart locks use traditional keyway with patented SmartKey security features for as a back-up entry method for keyed locking and unlocking. The second-generation model features the latest and most advanced version of SmartKey security, protecting against break-in methods such as forced entry in addition to lock picking and lock bumping. The smart lock also boasts patent-pending Inside / Outside positioning technology for enhanced security, which helps prevent unauthorized entry.
The major design differences between the generations are evident when comparing the interior casings. Kwikset listened to first generation users and adjusted the second-generation design to feature a smaller interior housing made of metal. The reduced interior is about forty percent smaller than its predecessor and the metallic interior casing offers improved durability.
Kevo 2nd Gen is available in a three popular hardware finishes to match a large variety of home styles and hardware. The smart lock is designed to complement any home aesthetic and offers unique features that set it apart from alternative smart locks in market today.
What sets your product apart from others? - Kevo 2nd Gen was designed with the consumer in mind. While many style and user experience enhancements were make in direct response to consumer feedback, Touch-to-Open technology remained as a leading feature in the second-generation smart lock, making Kevo 2nd Gen the only second-generation smart lock with Touch-to-Open technology on the market today.
As described in greater detail above, Touch-to-Open is a patented technology unique to Kevo smart locks. Designed by technology partner UniKey Technologies, the feature allows users to conveniently lock or unlock the door with the touch of a finger, eliminating the need to fumble for keys. Touch-to-Open is a convenience feature unmatched by competing smart locks.
This second-generation smart lock also features Kwikset’s patent-pending Inside / Outside intelligent positioning technology. With this feature, Kevo smart locks are able to detect whether an authorized user is inside or outside the home before granting access. The intuitive smart lock helps prevent unauthorized entry and guarantees enhanced security.
Additionally, Kevo 2nd Gen features the latest version of the Kwikset patented SmartKey security, which is a feature unique to Kwikset products. The advanced SmartKey security provides strong resistance against torque attacks, passes the most stringent lock-picking standards (UL 437, par 11.6.) and utilizes BumpGuard to prevent lock bumping. SmartKey also allows homeowners to reset their security by re-keying their locks quickly and easily; rendering lost, loaned or unreturned keys useless.
Kwikset worked with its developer partner, UniKey Technologies, to develop the industry’s first in-app installation guide. Installation has never been easier thanks to the step-by-step guide and Kwikset eliminated user-initiated calibration to reduce installer error. This unique in-app installation experience does not exist with competitor smart locks and does away with traditional paper guides so homeowners can begin using Kevo 2nd Gen within minutes of unboxing.
What benefits does your product provide? - Kwikset designed Kevo 2nd Gen for homeowners looking for a DIY smart lock solution that’s compatible with their smart phone and offers unmatched convenience features like Touch-to-Open.
Homeowners can begin using their Kevo 2nd Gen smart lock within minutes of unboxing the smart lock, thanks to the in-app and interactive installation experience.
The smart lock is compatible with a wide variety of leading smart phones on both the Android and Apple operating systems. In an effort to ensure the most consumers have access to the Kevo suite of products, Kwikset tests new smart phones within days of their release to the market and communicates new device compatibility to its user base. Kwikset also engineered the Kevo platform to integrate with a wide range of smart home products to ensure homeowners can easily configure a smarter home; some of these top integrations include Nest Learning Thermostat, Ring Video Doorbell, IFTTT and Android Wear.
The overarching benefit remains – more homeowners choose Kevo 2nd Gen because the smart lock eliminates the need for keys through its patented Touch-to-Open technology.
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