Kwikset's Kevo Bluetooth (BLE) smart locks for doors can finally integrate with home automation systems thanks to a new Home Connect Bridge that translates ZigBee and Z-Wave commands into Bluetooth for controlling the lock.
As of February 1st these are devices “Officially Supported” by the Kevo Smart Lock App: Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X,6, 6P,9, HTC One M9. Samsung Galaxy S5, S5 Active, S6, S6 Active, S6 Edge, S7, S7 Active, S7 Edge, Note 4, Note 4 Edge, Note 5.
Although Kevo works just fine with Amazon Alexa, and SmartThings supports OTHER models of Kwikset smart smart locks, there is no integration with Kwikset Kēvo.
For novices, Kwikset Convert, in combination with any one of dozens of Z-Wave home automation hubs, provides an easy-to-install, cost-effective entry into the home automation arena.
The outstanding user oriented APP is the only Smart Home APP available on the market integrates the Z-wave sensor, Z-wave IP gateway,P2P IP camera in the single APP page.
The Kwikset Signature Series deadbolt with Home Connect featuring Z-Wave™ protocol to enable true remote locking and unlocking. Homeowners can remotely access and control the lock from anywhere in the world, using a smartphone, tablet, or Internet-connected device.
Kwikset's Kevo Bluetooth (BLE) smart locks for doors can finally integrate with home automation systems thanks to a new Home Connect Bridge that translates ZigBee and Z-Wave commands into Bluetooth for controlling the lock.
All Kwikset SmartCode smart locks compatible with SmartThings and Wink: Can be programmed with up to 30 user codes. Feature one-touch locking for added convenience.
To sync your Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt with Z-Wave Plus to your Wink hub, open the Wink app on your mobile device and follow the app's instructions. When you have successfully connected your devices, you will see a flashing green check mark on the lock. The Wink app will also indicate that it has found the lock.
Pairing Your Lock With the Xfinity Home App
On the Overview screen, tap the More icon, then tap Add a Device. On the Add a Device screen, tap the Kwikset model number you purchased. Tap Continue. You will be presented with tasks to complete before you can move forward with device pairing.
With Kevo Plus you can remotely lock and unlock your Kevo smart lock from anywhere as long as you have a internet connection for your smart device or computer. Through Kevo's mobile app or the mykevo.com web portal you can see the door lock status remotely and if needed lock or unlock your door.
Is Kevo compatible with Android? Yes, Kevo works with select Android 6.0 or higher devices. NOTE: For Android devices not on the list, those devices may function properly if running Android 6.0 & higher with hardware support for BLE peripheral mode.
Kevo is not currently Apple HomeKit-compatible. Kevo requires a longer development process to become compatible with HomeKit due to the custom nature of the Kevo platform.
Thirty-four (34) different smart home products from Kwikset have been reported as being compatible with Aeotec Smart Home Hub and the SmartThings gateway platform.
On the account linking page, enter your Kwikset app username and password, then tap Sign In. Tap “Discover Devices” to show the newly discovered Halo devices that you can control using Alexa. Continue to the next page for additional steps. You can tap Skip or tap Choose Group to add your device to a group.
Z-Wave Has Fewer Congestion Problems
As such, Z-Wave's network has much less congestion, as it operates on a lower radio frequency - 908.42 MHz. Zigbee's frequency is closer to that of Wi-Fi - 2.4ghz - meaning a lot more congestion.
Z-Wave smart locks are available from brands like Schlage, Poly-Control and others. Unlike Bluetooth locks, Z-Wave locks don't connect directly with your phone. Instead, they'll need to connect to a Z-Wave-compatible hub.
Earlier this month, the Z-Wave Alliance ceased to exist as a for-profit group and is officially an SDO or Standards Development Organization. That doesn't change the way Z-Wave products work today although it could in the future.
If you're looking to get into Z-Wave devices for your smart home you'll need a certified Z-wave hub (officially called a Z-Wave Controller). This device is required to form the heart of your Z-Wave network and allow for connection to your normal home network so your smart phone or computer can talk to your devices.
Alexa only “speaks” WiFi (and ZigBee if you have the EchoPlus). It currently doesn't support Z-Wave, the protocol of choice for home automation thanks to its high speed and low interference with other connected devices in your home. That means you can't have a Z-Wave switch or plug speak directly to your Echo.