To add your Kwikset Z-Wave lock, put your smart home hub into "Inclusion/Pairing" mode. Remove the lock's interior cover and press the "A" button once. For best results, first run the hub's "Exclusion" mode and press the "A" button to clear any factory data.
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Adding a Z-Wave device to your smart home involves putting your hub into "Inclusion" (or pairing) mode, then physically triggering the pairing sequence on the device itself. Many newer 800-series devices also support "SmartStart," allowing you to simply scan a QR code.
Z-Wave compatible Locks
You can include your Kwikset Z-Wave Lock by putting your system into its Z-Wave exclusion mode and then pressing the learn "A" button on the lock. This will clear it from the network. Then enroll the lock by putting the system into its Z-Wave inclusion mode and pressing the same "A" button.
It operates on a lower frequency, which can lead to slower data transfer rates compared to Wi-Fi or Zigbee. Additionally, Z-Wave devices can be more expensive and have a limited range, requiring repeaters for larger areas, which can increase overall system complexity and cost.
No, Z-Wave is not going away. While new industry standards like Matter and Thread dominate consumer marketing, Z-Wave remains a highly reliable, heavily utilized protocol in the smart home industry.
Schlage Connect is Z-Wave compatible, which means it works with most Z-Wave systems. If you have any questions about your system's compatibility with Schlage Connect, check with your service provider.
Z-Wave compatible devices are certified smart home products (like locks, switches, and thermostats) that communicate over the Z-Wave mesh network. Any product carrying the official Z-Wave logo is guaranteed to work with any certified Z-Wave hub, offering high reliability and secure encryption.
A Z-Wave setup requires a central controller (a Z-Wave hub) that bridges your smart devices to your local network. The process simply involves plugging in or turning on your hub, placing the hub into "inclusion" (or pairing) mode, and triggering the pairing mode on your specific devices.
Z-Wave devices don't require a hub to function. However, a hub is the best way to get the most functionality out of your Z-Wave devices. This is especially true if you use more than one Z-Wave device on your property.
Vivint works with Kiwkset's 888 SmartCode Electronic Deadbolt with Z-Wave Technology. While any Kiwkset smart lock that uses the Z-Wave protocol works with Vivint, the 888 SmartCode is the one we bought through Vivint for our tests.
Your Kwikset lock most likely won't pair due to a low battery, an existing network memory clash, or Bluetooth/Wi-Fi interference. The most effective and immediate fixes for these common smart lock pairing issues are detailed below.
It enables secure, low-power communication between devices, making it ideal for battery-operated products, such as smart locks. Because Z-Wave uses a mesh network, it extends connectivity through nearby devices, meaning locks on the far side of a home still receive strong, reliable signals.
Adding a Z-Wave device to your smart home involves putting your hub into "Inclusion" (or pairing) mode, then physically triggering the pairing sequence on the device itself. Many newer 800-series devices also support "SmartStart," allowing you to simply scan a QR code.
No, Z-Wave is not the same as Bluetooth. Z-Wave is a wireless communication protocol mainly used for smart home devices, while Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology commonly used for connecting personal devices like headphones and smartphones.
Z-Wave: the interference-resistant specialist
This makes Z-Wave the most reliable choice for older homes with thick plaster walls, homes with dense Wi-Fi deployments, or installations where interference cannot be controlled.
Only when encryption is enabled is it completely secure. Otherwise, the Z-Wave can be vulnerable to hacking.
As of February 2026, there are over 4,500 Z-Wave certified interoperable products, with more than 100 million devices installed across the globe. The Z-Wave product market size was estimated at $14.32 billion USD in 2025, and is expected to reach $22.13 billion USD by 2032.
Yes, Z-Wave signals can go through walls. Z-Wave operates at a lower frequency than Wi-Fi, which helps it penetrate walls and other obstacles more effectively. However, the range and strength of the signal can still be affected by the thickness and material of the walls.
No, Z-Wave operates on a different wireless frequency than Wi-Fi. Even though your smart hub will plug into your Wi-Fi router, the hub communicates with other smart devices on a different frequency making interference nonexistent.
Winner. In the face-off of Z-Wave vs. Zigbee, Zigbee is the overall winner. It uses a frequency that is faster at sending and receiving data to and from your devices than Z-Wave, and it can also connect to more devices.
Z-Wave is a type of wireless network that acts as a hub to connect smart devices. To enable communication between devices, Z-Waves uses a low frequency that is different from that of Bluetooth or WiFi. The benefits of Z-Wave include higher manufacturing standards, easy integrations, and low power consumption.