Kwikset Expands Smart Home Ecosystem with New Garage Door Opener and Enhanced Smart Lock
Kwikset's expansion into garage access and enhanced smart lock technology represents a significant move toward comprehensive home security integration, offering homeowners more connected control points with advanced features like Apple Wallet compatibility and Matter support.
Kwikset announced an expanded lineup of connected home security solutions launching this fall, including the company's first entry into the garage access category with the Kwikset FLEX Smart Garage Door Opener and the enhanced Halo Select Plus smart deadbolt. These products represent Kwikset's strategic move toward providing complete residential access control solutions that integrate multiple entry points into a unified smart home ecosystem.
The Kwikset FLEX Smart Garage Door Opener marks the company's debut in garage security, available in two models with varying horsepower and features. Homeowners can operate their garage doors remotely through the Kwikset app or from their vehicles using Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or HomeLink. Both models include quiet operation, installer-friendly features, and Kwikset's patented anti-theft door release technology designed to prevent forced entry. The expansion into garage door openers represents a natural progression for the security company, leveraging its 75 years of home protection experience into new product categories.
Simultaneously, Kwikset is enhancing its smart lock portfolio with the Halo Select Plus, priced at $342, which introduces home key in Apple Wallet and Matter support. This allows homeowners to unlock their doors with a simple tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch, adding convenience while maintaining security. The lock builds upon the original Halo Select's features, including remote access via the Kwikset app, built-in Wi-Fi, schedulable access codes, and integration with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Home for voice commands and automations.
The company is also expanding design options for the original Halo Select line, introducing Contemporary and Soft Modern style variants alongside the existing Transitional style. These new variants, priced at $298, will be available through major retailers including Amazon and The Home Depot, providing homeowners with more aesthetic choices to match their home's decor while maintaining smart security functionality.
This product expansion reflects the growing consumer demand for integrated smart home security systems that offer both convenience and robust protection. By extending beyond traditional door locks into garage access and enhancing smart lock capabilities with emerging standards like Matter, Kwikset positions itself to capture more of the connected home security market while addressing multiple entry points within residential properties.
The Kwikset FLEX Smart Garage Door Opener will begin rolling out in select U.S. markets in mid-October, followed by nationwide availability in November. The Halo Select Plus and new Halo Select variants will be available through major retailers this fall, expanding consumer access to more sophisticated home security options.