What is Kevo Plus? Kevo Plus is a new upgrade for your Kevo smart lock. It delivers remote access features so you can connect to your Kevo from anywhere where you have a working internet connection. It includes the Bluetooth® enabled Gateway and Kevo Plus remote service.
For the skill to work properly, Kevo needs to be connected to the internet. The Kevo Plus hub provides an internet connection for Kevo.
Since the Kwikset Kevo doesn't have a Wi-Fi chip built in, it's not able to connect to the internet by itself. Instead, it relies heavily on Bluetooth for many of its functions. This means that you can't control the lock remotely if you're away from home.
Yes. Kevo Smart Lock does not require a data connection to lock/unlock with an Anytime eKey or a fob. A data connection is required for initial account setup, signing into your Kevo account as well as Guest and Scheduled eKeys.
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.
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.
Alexa, Ask Kevo to Unlock My Door – Kevo Adds Amazon Alexa Compatibility. With our newest update for your Kevo smart lock, we've added a new Kevo skill for Amazon Alexa. Now you can lock, unlock, and check the status of your Kevo locks using only your voice.
Open the Alexa app, click on Home (upper left side), select “Skills” on the menu. 6. Search for “Kevo” – once the Kevo skill is certified by Amazon. Developer version will show up under “Your Skills” section once enabled for testing in the “Test” section of the Alexa Skills Kit submission.
If your Kevo Plus light stays red, it is not connected to your Kevo deadbolt. Please follow the steps provided below to ensure a proper connection between your Kevo lock and gateway.
If you wish to reset your Kevo, press and hold down the reset button for 10 seconds until the lock beeps and the lock face LEDs flash red. Note: You will need to re-enroll your Owner phone and fobs, and you will need to resend eKeys to your Kevo users.
Launch the Kevō app and click on the menu button in the upper left corner of your screen. Select “Set Up a Lock”. Once you have read the page displayed, click on the “Get Started” button at the bottom of your screen. Remove the battery cover from your lock and press the Program button.
Paired with Z-Wave Technology, it works with Amazon Alexa when connected to SmartThings, Wink or similar smart home hubs. TouchScreen with Z-Wave Technology is the latest offering in Baldwin's ever-expanding, technologically advanced secure solutions portfolio.
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.
How does Kevo work? The idea is simple: once you've added yourself to the app as an owner, and paired it to the lock, simply walk up to the door, tap the Kevo's metal casing and — if your iPhone is nearby — the lock will unbolt. Tapping the lock from the outside when leaving the house will also lock the bolt.
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.
If your home uses any type of smart lock, you'll be happy to know that they will still work even if the power goes out. This includes door locks that are controlled over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a physical keypad. Most smart locks let you manually lock and unlock the door even without a network connection.
SmartKey is an advanced security breakthrough which allows you to rekey the lock in seconds. To rekey your lock with an entirely new key, simply insert the functioning key, turn a quarter turn clockwise, insert the learning tool, remove the existing key, and insert a new key.
Kwikset's Home Connect locks allow you to wirelessly communicate with devices in your home, such as lighting, thermostat, security system and more. This integration can provide valuable security and convenience on a daily basis through customizable features that work in conjunction with your home automation system.
Baldwin's Home Connect Technology enables the door lock to wirelessly communicate with other devices in the home. Check lock status remotely, lock or unlock your home with a cell phone. Receive a text message when your child arrives home.