Kwikset HALO Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock -- INSTALL, DEMO & REVIEW

[@djallin2727]

He's a very comforting teacher, yes!!

[@corinnaphotos77]

Thank you this was really helpful from the lock information to install! Now time to go install it!

[@REMRODFILMS]

why do the batteries die so fast!? im so upset these things are getting a week or so max

[@AskDaveTaylor]

I would definitely reach out to Kwikset: You should be seeing at least 2-3 months per battery set. (which is still ridiculously short, in my opinion)

[@LifewithSusy]

I’m having the same issue. We change the batteries every other month 😢

[@REMRODFILMS]

@@LifewithSusy ok i think i might have figured out the issue they had me get a wifi extender just for the locks and use the 2g wifi on it with the new durecell 4x batterys this helps alot

[@LifewithSusy]

@@REMRODFILMS ok thank you! I will try this. We had to do the same with our older Ring camera system.

[@ananthkaliannan5584]

Thank you. Installation was so smooth with your video. Keep going.

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Glad it helped

[@DavidHartman-o3m]

Hello, good video. I have this lock set I picked up from a "bin liquidator" in Norfolk, Virginia, for, get this, $8. It was a return from (amazon??) as this is what they sell, returned items. The tiny screws were gone, they are 4mm (I think, it has been awhile: got an assortment of screws in a kit). Anyway, It will be a great lock, once Kwickset responds to me email about un-registering it from the original owner. The APP stops me from completing by informing me of this. I should just call them tomorrow. The re-key is REAL easy to do, and you didn't cover it in the video, so, here goes. Have the current active key in the lock. Turn it clockwise 90 degrees. Insert the rekey tool, remove the tool and the key, insert the "new" key and rotate the key 180 degrees counterclockwise. Then rotate it 90 degrees clockwise to the regular "up" or "remove key" position. DONE. The kit can be purchased at Lowe's, has the tool and several "new" keys. About $15 January 2024. Wish me lock on the re-register.....

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Yeah, I figured the re-key wasn't key to most use cases so omitted it. That's a crazy good price, please do come back and let us know if you ever get the info from Kwikset on how to re-register it, though! 🙂

[@JT-rt8ug]

Thank you so much for explaining this. My God, no where in the App or book does it tell you to push the 2 random numbers to get the screen up again. I was ready to take it back

[@anagarza7786]

It comes with a key but would it be a good idea to rekey is anyway? I’m seeing a lot of comments about poor battery life; if you primarily use the physical key to enter will that save battery life?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

I suppose it would save battery life, but then why get a smartlock in the first place? 🙂

[@dj3ss3nc3]

why does it make a click noise after it locks or unlocks? i jut got this and mine does the same. its a bit loud and annoying.

[@LifewithSusy]

We purchased this same lock a few months ago and it seems to run out of battery seems like every other month. Is that right or is ours defective?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

No, it has a battery life problem and you're on the shorter side, but not atypical. Frustrating!

[@onesri6108]

Can I use this on an apartment laundry where only the residents have access?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Sure. It replaces a deadbolt.

[@kevinravenklarson1969]

Ok the one I got came with a door knob too dose it lock it too?

[@tjam4229]

What about the part of the install that connects to your WiFi? What app do you download?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

The Kwikset app. I demonstrate it as part of this video, TJ!

[@tjam4229]

@@AskDaveTaylor , Thanks 👍

[@jamarwaithe5809]

Love it. Only thing is sometime I agave to refresh the app for the lock to show online and the lock is loud when when it operates. Really loud…. But the rekey feature sold me so I can match my other locks. And it’s the best looking in the price range.

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Yeah, it's definitely the loudest smart lock I've ever had! 😀

[@megan298]

This lock doesn’t come with a sensor option like the Yale one where it tells you if a door was left open does it? That’s one of the main things I love about the Yale. I get notifications when the door is left open (or not properly closed) longer than 2 min.

[@AskDaveTaylor]

It can't identify the state of the door itself, but it can tell you if the lock is engaged or disengaged, yes.

[@efrenfuentes9808]

Good review... Q are this product available to connect to Smartthings? or by Zwave or Zigbee?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

I am not sure which of those two camps Kwikset supports so would check their Web site for details.

[@djallin2727]

Dave, you wouldn't happen to have any videos on the wyse camera installation and review? I looked, but I wanted to make sure that you didn't have a video on it? I need a affordable and reliable Wi-Fi camera system to monitor the house from the far.

[@AskDaveTaylor]

I do not have any Wyse reviews at this point, no.

[@mari13679]

Do I have to be near the door every time the batteries?

[@gclaborn]

Mine is randomly but continuously going Offline even though my wireless router is only 20ft away....? My Q-system garage door is much farther away and is always online. My GC installed it; think I'll take it apart and check the antennas... Any other ideas?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Check with Kwikset, don't just try to "fix" the antenna. Let us know what happens.

[@djallin2727]

Dave I have a question for you, if a person leaves the house from the inside is it possible to have the lock automatically lock itself 10 second after a person leaves or returns home?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

I believe that there's an auto-lock feature in the app, yes.

[@djallin2727]

@@AskDaveTaylor thank you Dave!!! Big help

[@rodcaroca7574]

Great video! Bought it and will be installing tonight! Thanks for the tips and review! :)

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Great! Let us know how it goes!

[@thediaryofdove]

I would have preferred a motion picture of installation vs pictures

[@AskDaveTaylor]

I often cannot do the full install without interruptions, so the narrated photos are much easier to assemble. Thx for the feedback tho!

[@RViscara]

Agreed the 😅installation portion of video was a bit weak and vague

[@margaretwebster5746]

Will this lock work on any door..right, or left swing?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Yes, in the instructions it explains how to adjust it for either door swing!

[@TheLisaDeesDelightsShow]

Thank you

[@jeffjennings7185]

You mention that the batteries “should” last a year. This is NOT true. Put one of these on a second home in Sept. had to change the batteries in December after about 30-40 uses. Then 2 weeks later had to replace again. All batteries were new and good. Called Kwikset and they are saying unit has to be within line of sight and no more than 20 feet from router. These statements and info are no where in the documentation, video or website. I would pass on this especially if this is on a home not regularly used.

[@AskDaveTaylor]

You are correct. 2 weeks is weirdly low for the batteries, but I am seeing 3-4 months per battery set, not the year they indicated in the specs. Hard to ascertain this without having it installed for a year, however!

[@Urakillinme]

Correction to your Re-Key comment. To re-key Kwikset locks, use the included tool on the front by the keyhole, not in the back.

[@Urakillinme]

Please show how to reset the WiFi on the lock when you change routers.

[@Dousley1]

Hey Dave, can I install this on my bedroom door

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Potentially if you have a deadbolt setup on your bedroom. Most internal doors don't have all the holes and space needed for a deadbolt, tho.

[@deniseroberts5559]

Thanks

[@pibitos003]

THIS GUYS IS GREAT NICE NICE TEACHER

[@AdrianThompson]

Keeps dying when I leave my door open so my dog can watch out the glass door

[@AskDaveTaylor]

That's odd, I'd check with Kwikset: having your door open or closed doesn't cause the lock to be continually activated.

[@shawnadamo9027]

Unfortunately, you failed to mention inserting the round circle piece on the exterior of the door.

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Not sure what you're talking about, but my intention isn't to replace the instructions from Kwikset, Shawn, but rather to show people generally how to do the installation and get a sense of the tasks and complexity.

[@shawnadamo9027]

You did a great job. The only thing not verbally mentioned or shown in the video was inserting the gold ring from the exterior of the door. In your video, it simply appeared. When I saw other videos, they explained how it had to go in. Please understand this is simply, a suggestion, not a criticism. You did a great job, but 100% is always better than 99%.

[@raulbailon2564]

My lock only works when I'm close to, but if I'm 50 feet away goes offline, why?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

After a few weeks of use, I found the software to be pretty poor, actually. I've learned that if you "drag" the screen down to force an update, that often will reconnect and give you the proper data. If you leave, going from Bluetooth range to wifi range, you might need to quit and relaunch the app. A hassle, but doable.

[@JD-rz5lx]

Can anybody comment on how far you can be from the door to be able to use the app to change the codes or lock/unlock the door?

[@AskDaveTaylor]

It's Bluetooth, so maybe 15' feet at max. Big difference between a Bluetooth lock and a (inevitably more expensive) Wi-Fi lock.

[@hugoschkiglitz]

@@AskDaveTaylor great video!

[@carlosgutierrez-ek1oc]

Mine never worked it’s red all the time

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Reach out to Kwikset customer service, they'll help you get it up and running!

[@chodge8366]

nice lock. looks like a crappy ADT doorbell though

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Hey, thanks for the judgment. 🤣

[@nicholasrotas9981]

Great lock and interface. Very poor battery life. Router is next to it and support tells you to get extender. I am looking for a better battery life replacement.

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Yes, this generation of the lock has mediocre battery life. I expect they'll have an update that extends it to 8-12 months. Hopefully!

[@redfaman]

You can turn off the light

[@redfaman]

The thing is brand new and my screen stopped working. This is why I hate these smart locks

[@barrygillis3174]

A total waste of time because he skips the procedure for setting up the bluetooth and wifi connections!!!!

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Actually, that process is quite simple, Barry. You'd be surprised how easy the app makes it.

[@foundationbaptistchurch]

@@AskDaveTaylor Just this Saturday, I tried 5 or six times to follow the app precisely. I failed to connect to bluetooth each time. I can only surmise that the wifi connection follows a successful bluetooth connection. (Thanks for your reply.)

[@marquisbetz7694]

I got everything up to Bluetooth and couldn't get WiFi to work then app logged me off🤷

[@Mamamiaof3]

Why so loud

[@johnwalters878]

Don’t buy this. It’s sounds good, but probably won’t connect to your router and you can’t ever get it to connect. You need some bullcrap wifi extender to to get it to use 2.4 ghz. If you can get it to work great, otherwise it’s good you can make your old key work, because it’s just a fancy do nothing keypad that you use a key for.

[@kruxs4209]

Lollll it probably won’t connect your router. You actually think that you got a punch the password into it all you do is download the app and get on your Wi-Fi on your phone and that is literally it the Internet automatically does its own install just by connecting to your app while being on your network, the only thing you need the Internet for anyways it is for when you’re not at home so you can open and close your door wirelessly other than that if you’re anywhere near your house, Bluetooth will work on its own these things are awesome not only to mention that if you have Alexa anything that is Alexa will also be considered a Wi-Fi extender, so technically your Wi-Fi doesn’t really matter because Alexa is the one that is going to be the one connecting to it wirelessly while you’re not around as well as Google unless you have the Apple versions in which your Apple TV or your iPad or your computer will do the same these things are the best thing that I’ve ever had. I love being able to just have my door locked behind me in 30 seconds and I love being able to, turn that off and have my door lock on its own at 9 o’clock at night. Automatically I love being able to have people living at my house have their own passwords that way I know who’s coming and going and I love having it be able to have temporary passwords like for hospice user people to come over or if you have construction workers if you have your ring camera, it’s even better to let people in and out of your house, if needed also, you can’t ever lock yourself out of your own house ever not to mention that you’ll never have to rekey your home ever again because these are lifetime warranty I mean if you don’t even like the color they’ll send you another one free plus you can use any key that you already have in your pocket and re-key it to that key these are even better if you’re a homeowner that rents out your houses, you’ll never have to buy new locks on any of your homes again simply put because you can re-key the lock and even if you lose all the keys Kwikset will send you a new lock cylinder in three days with brand new keys if you’re too lazy, just pull the lock out yourself and push the pins in but who wouldn’t want these once you owe one they send you them again no matter what happens for free imagine never happened to buy another door knob, or lock again in your life and being able to have any color you want at any given time not to mention that when you buy these, these things come with 75 different kinds of parts and locks and latches there’s not a single door in the world that can’t be installed with the parts that are already in the boxthey literally give you everything you could possibly need for any door ever made including Duracell batteries

[@vanillamillz]

I had no issue connecting mine. Maybe you have a trashy router or are way to far away from it. Maybe get an extender.

[@johnwalters878]

I ended up erasing everything and tried again. I finally got it to work. It goes through a set of batteries in 2 days even not using it. The actuator is very free, and no issues. Ran 2 more sets of new batteries, same thing. This thing is absolutely junk. I have 2 of the regular keypad models and they work great. This touchscreen thing is a disaster .

[@torreyinnewyorkcity334]

What was the purpose of this video? If you were not gonna walk us through how to enter the codes to program it😡

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Entering codes is a breeze with this lock, Torrey, so I didn't feel it necessarily to include it with this already super long install/demo/review. Sorry you felt that was the purpose of the video.

[@RViscara]

@@AskDaveTaylorit was long because you went on on with your opening of the video

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Well, one person's "on and on" is another person's "thanks for the explanation". So it goes...

[@GratefulAmerican]

This sucks. Battery drains and replacing batteries is a hassle

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Yes, I wish the batteries lasted longer, but I find it's pretty darn easy to replace the batteries.

[@caseymccourt3067]

@@AskDaveTaylor Batteries drain in less than a month, what is the deal with this lock. I'm ready to buy a new one since I can't afford to replace the batteries every month

[@caseymccourt3067]

but still a good video dave

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Yeah, battery life is poor, but you should be seeing 3-4 months per set, according to Kwikset. I'd check with their customer service to see what's going on.

[@Pug318]

I would not buy this lock. I had it for one year drained the batteries tried multiple resets even added a Wi-Fi extender. Save your money. Try a different company. It’s terrible in my personal experiences.

[@AskDaveTaylor]

What is your expectation for battery life, Pug? Units with built-in Wi-Fi consume a lot of power, so 3-5 months is pretty typical for 4 AA batteries. If you got a year on a set of batteries, you did really well. What else didn't you like about it?

[@Pug318]

@ if I got a year that would be fantastic. I’ve been dealing with this for about one year now trying to get this issue resolved. I’m going through full batteries in less than one month down to complete zero.

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Less than a month is definitely a problem. 3-4 months is pretty typical. Sorry you're having a hassle.

[@lazaroamador8347]

Bro you dint do anything nice video smh

[@YOGI-RS-USA-NRI]

Worst video. Where is the demo?? You simply telling what there inside book. Everyone can read it .

[@AskDaveTaylor]

Did you watch the video? Sounds like you drew a conclusion based on the thumbnail.