Kwikset Kevo (1st Gen)

iPhone acts as our key to unlock the Kevo ; eKeys allow us to give/remove authorization to users ; Ability to see a history of who is accessing the Kevo ; Battery life is rated for up to 1 year ; It retains the distinct look of a traditional deadbolt lock

Support is limited to the iPhone ; 220 cost is pretty tough to swallow ; Installation can be a process for those with no experience

Kwikset gladly refers to the Kevo as “the key evolved.” We undeniably agree with this statement, seeing that the Kevo is an evolutionary step to the usual deadbolt lock. Despite that, it doesn’t come cheap! Rather, the Kwikset Kevo sports a retail...

Kwikset Kevo's unique design lets you automatically unlock the door by tapping the lock.

The lock doesn't track when keys unlock the door.

Kwikset Kevo's security features are not as robust as those of some other smart locks, but its unique convenience features are worth checking out.

The days of digging for my keys are over. So long as I have either the fob or my phone on me, doesn’t matter if it’s in my hand or at the bottom of my bag, getting through that door is as easy as twisting the knob. What used to take close to 20 seconds...

While the steep price is definitely a turnoff, the promise of a future where you won't have to recite the keys-phone-wallet mantra when you leave or pat yourself down to find the key ring when you return makes the Kevo worth a shot, especially if...

Secure ; High quality lock mechanism ; Convenient eKey sharing

Operating lag time ; Finicky calibration ; Expensive

After using Kevo for over a week, we can't say that it's a life changer. But then, Kwikset never set out to start a revolution. What Kevo does is make life a little easier and, like any good product, doesn't cause frustration by being poorly executed....