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Convenient with some drawbacks

We bought the Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Electronic Deadbolt after an earlier model gave us too many problems. We bought a newer version of the same lock we already had. Installation went well for the most part, but I expected to be able to program the lock from the lock itself, like the last one. Instead, we had to do it through the app. Downloading the app went fine but getting past all the verifications to where we could actually put in a lock code was annoying. The Cookie warning came up ...

The Electronics Barely Outlasted the Warranty

The lock worked well for about two years, then developed severe battery drain and now burns through alkaline batteries every 7 to 10 days with very little use. I verified 2.4 GHz WiFi signal strength, reset the lock, tested multiple alkaline battery brands, and confirmed there are no alignment or mechanical issues. The drain continues even while the lock sits mostly idle. Kwikset support was polite, but ultimately hid behind the 1 year electronics warranty and offered no accommodation at all. ...

The battery life of these locks are not very efficient. I installed a lock and within 2 months the battery level was at 35%. When I spoke to Kwikset Customer service I was told the average life of the batteries is 3 to 4 months depending on the location of the lock to your router. Considering a 4 pack of batteries is $5 to $6, that is an additional $20 to $24 per year of expense added to the expense of the lock. I will be looking into purchasing another brand and replacing these locks.

Halo kwikset, a sure thing

This is our second Kwikset & it's simple enough to install and love having remote access with their app

Great Features, Absolute Battery NightmareI

I purchased two Kwikset Halo Touchscreen locks for my front and security doors primarily for the SmartKey functionality. It was a perfect plan: I could re-key them to my existing house keys so family could use their physical keys, while still having the convenience of codes for guests and others. While the features are great and the setup was seamless, the battery life is an absolute disaster. I’ve owned these for just over a year and I am forced to replace the batteries in both units every 6 to...

Don't!

This lock for no reason sometimes refuses to open the door, I have to keep a lock box with a key in it in the door jam. Yesterday, we tried the reset to wipe out all the codes and start over... NOTHING ... blinked red 3 times.. thought maybe it worked.. Nope... then out of the blue after a half hour it worked.. so frustrating - we've only had it 3 months, sometimes it works great other times NO WAY...

Eats batteries

Despite reading the negative reviews regarding battery life I purchased the product. I believed that they must have been doing something wrong. They were all correct. The batteries last from 2 to maximum 3 weeks! I can’t afford to have this lock. Kwik set should remove this product from the market until they get it right. I started to look at other brands to replace this one.

Look elsewhere -- do NOT buy Kwikset Wifi locks.

This lock is a complete failure for anyone who actually needs reliable remote access. It only works properly if you are physically there to deal with constant updates and issues—which completely defeats the purpose of a WiFi-enabled smart lock. If you’re considering this for a rental property, especially one you don’t live near, do yourself a favor and avoid it entirely. I manage multiple properties in different cities, and this lock has been nothing but a headache. Every time it updates, it re...

Battery dies really quick

I have had it for almost 8 months, and I have to replace the battery initially after 2 months and then it lasted for a month or less and then for less than a month. I stopped using it as the running cost is too much. I regretted not reading the reviews before buying it, it seems like it is a common problem.

Failed product.

I have three of these electronic locks. Two are installed at one of our vacation rental properties. I have had nothing but issues with these locks and I am so disappointed in this product. The batteries never last long, which cost me money over and over to have them changed out...even with using rechargeable batteries. The app continuously has issues such as false negative, failure to connect, false positives, and jams.