Kwikset - Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen) - Polished brass
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Description
Features
Flexible smartphone compatibility
Supports Apple iOS and select Android devices for versatility.
Hands-free Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
Easily and automatically sync your lock to your smartphone or tablet, so you don't have to worry about fumbling for your keys while your hands are full on the way in or out the door.
Manage your lock with the free Kevo app
Receive notifications and manage eKeys on-the-go with the user-friendly app. Data connection required for download.
Polished brass finish
Offers a sleek and industrial appearance.
Battery operated
Eliminating the need for unsightly wires or cords.
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What's Included
- Kwikset Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen)
- 2 keys
Key Specs
- Lock TypeDeadbolt
- Power SourceBattery-powered
- Installation TypeReplacement
- Color FinishPolished brass
General
- Product NameKevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen)
- BrandKwikset
- Model Number99250-201
- ColorPolished brass
- Color CategoryGold
- Color FinishPolished brass
Features
- Lock TypeDeadbolt
- Unlock NotificationsYes
- Shareable KeysYes
- Number of Key Fobs Included1
- Remote Monitoring CapabilitiesYes
Power
- Power SourceBattery-powered
Compatibility
- Installation TypeReplacement
- Operating System CompatibilityApple iOS, Android
- Works WithAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest, Ring
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsLimited lifetime
- Manufacturer's Warranty - LaborLimited lifetime
Other
- UPC883351587280
Customer reviews
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 361 reviews
(361 customer reviews)to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Chews through AA batteries and replacing is a pain
Posted .#1 BATTERY USAGE: This lock goes through AA batteries way too fast. I use very good quality name brand batteries but this lock uses them up quickly because it is battery operated for everything it does. The lock mechanism for opening and closing uses battery power and it's on standby mode all day and night just waiting to detect someone touching the lock which and this uses up the battery. #2 BATTERY COMPARTMENT ACCESS: It wouldn't be that bad (just the cost of the batteries every so often) but Kwikset designed this lock in such a dumb way that to replace the batteries you can't just pop off the cover and switch them out. You have to go get a screw driver and unscrew these 3 teeny tiny itty bittty little screws on both sides and 1 on the bottom. The screw on the bottom is directly over the door handle so it's tough to get the screwdriver in it and you must angle the screwdriver. Over time unscrewing the bottom screw with the bit head angled the way it has to be will strip the screw head rounding it out to the point it won't even catch anymore. These screws are very small an easily lost so if you have carpet below your door be careful not to drop a screw and if you have wood floor, as I do, or tile be prepared for a hunt as well because they do bounce far. #3 FALSE TOUCH LOCKING: I've been inside feet away from the door with the door wide open and no one has been near the door in at least 5 minutes and all of a sudden it will activate and lock. I don't have it set to auto lock after 30 seconds or anything like that and there was no one around to brush by it let alone touch it. It happens fairly often but fortunately I've only noticed it locking but that may be just because if the door is open the lock is in the unlocked position so it only has the option of locking. #4 I'm not sure but I think the Kevo App is also using my phone battery because I've noticed my Galaxy S7 doesn't make it 3/4 of the day anymore and it started right when I got this lock. #5 Any time my phone dies and I have to charge it up and power it back on or if I reset my phone or turn it off then on I have to remember to go back into the Kevo app otherwise it won't work with the lock. The app must always be running for it to work with the lock. #6 I called customer service at 1343 hours and they said they are experiencing a high volume of calls (THERE MUST BE A LOT OF UNHAPPY KEVO CUSTOMERS!) and they gave me the option to leave a call back number and they would keep my place in line and call me back once my number came up... well I left my number and now it's 1433 hours and I still haven't heard from customer service so that's over a 50 minute wait which as far as customer service goes I would say that's pretty bad. Overall bad design flaws, bad power consumption, and bad customer service... all for the price of about $250+tax so $275?
This review is from Kwikset - Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen) - Satin nickel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for eliminating fumbling for keys
||Posted .I bought the Kēvo to help me from having to fumble around for my keys every time I try to get in my house. It’s also great for when you have your hands full of groceries. All you need to do is tap the deadbolt and it unlocks. Very convenient. Will purchase more for my other doors.
This review is from Kwikset - Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen) - Satin nickel
I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Deceptive
||Posted .Okay, I read the reviews and bought the lock. Once home, I read the directions and downloaded the Kevo app onto my phone. Once installed, the app said it is not compatible with my phone. Looking harder into why the app won't work, I discover that the app only works with older phones. I have a Note 8, and the newest phone the app works with is a Note 4. Then ... I see in the reviews that a fair amount of people are finding the internal moving parts are plastic (like the gears) and have a short service life. I never even took the lock out of the box, and returned it the next day.
This review is from Kwikset - Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen) - Satin nickel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing smart lock
||Posted .It’s amazing and I love that when I’m not home I can secure my office from my toddler getting into stuff
This review is from Kwikset - Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen) - Satin nickel
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
One of the best out there, but not perfect
||Posted .Kwikset has done a nice job with the upgraded Kevo, but its just not fully baked. If you have your compatible IOS or Android device (I have an Iphone 7 with IOS 10.1 as of this writing) in your pocket or purse you should be able to have the app running in the background and tap the outer ring of the lock and the door should unlock. I have troubleshooted this with Kwikset multiple times and it just doesn't work consistently. The blue ring just spins and nothing. Kwikset claims to try again as the lock is "calibrating". Multiple times and ...nothing. This is not a dealbreaker, but it does require removing the phone from your pocket and opening the app and unlocking the door with the app. Hence, defeating the purpose and taking longer than it would to take a key out of my pocket and open the door. This is not to say that I would not recommend Kevo. I love that I can remotely (with the Kevo bridge, an additional upgrade) open the lock remotely for guests or vendors that I need to let into my home. Its also nice to be able to check to make sure you locked the door. Although I have on occasion checked the app and it says the door is locked when it isn't. This is a VERY serious issue and in Kevo's defense I have not contacted them. I assume that this might be an issue of the app not getting updated as I had just unlocked the door and gotten in the car and attempted to lock the door with the app, possibly not allowing enough time for the app to receive the updated information. All in all, it is a good product that has great potential but still needs some work. I'd still recommend it. But its important to have the right expectations.
This review is from Kwikset - Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen) - Satin nickel
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Understand before you buy
||Posted .The quality of this lock is top notch. It can only be used as an entry to the house (cannot be used with both sides of the lock outdoors). In order to use the remote lock/unlock feature you must buy the additional kevo gateway (this is a bluetooth lock and the hardware gateway adds wifi to the configuration) which costs an additional $99 at the time of this review. This is in alignment with other remote capability smart locks. It's a one-time cost and you can add multiple locks to 1 gateway. All that out of the way, this lock is excellent. I only give it 4* because of the need to buy the additional gateway to unlock all of the features. I will buy more of these locks. Standard install complexity with no surprises. On the internal component, a release screw is inserted at the factory to secure the window (batteries) and can be removed to make it tooless to replace the batteries later. The app runs in the background of you phone so there's a power cost to it but that's how these devices work. If this concerns you, you should not buy a smart lock. No fob but they can be purchased for around $20 (shouldnt need them but you could use one as a "loner" for temp access). The eKey is the more efficient way to issue temp keys. The drawback of this is whomever you issue a key to, they need to create a kevo account and install the app. This is little inconvenience for the assurance.
This review is from Kwikset - Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen) - Satin nickel
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Additional Cost for Wifi Compatibility
||Posted .I did research this lock before purchasing. I missed the part saying the wifi is not part of the purchase. This only Bluetooth compatibly out of the box and cannot be unlocked from your phone unless you are within 30 feet. For $99.99 more you can purchase the device to make it wifi compatible to unlock from anywhere. Very disappointed about this. They should make the box read it is smart compatible. I do like the lock other than stated above. Easy to install. The lock fit on the existing holes. Was easy to setup and work. Really have had no problems so far.
This review is from Kwikset - Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen) - Satin nickel
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Product!
||Posted .So far this product has been great! I read a lot of reviews online and was skeptical because many of the reviews were so-so or gave this product poor ratings. I decided to take a risk and give this a shot anyways. After about 2 weeks, I'm really liking this lock! Now, I'm not using it as an entry door lock so take that for what it's worth. I'm using this as a lock on my master bedroom door. As foster parents, we needed to limit access to our bedroom for safety and privacy reasons. Hoping that this would make it easier to go in and out frequently without using a key. The touch to open feature using Bluetooth works well, but sometimes does not connect right away and you have to touch it two or three times before it will open, making you stand there for 10-15 seconds. Installation was easy but took longer for me because I had to drill out for a new deadbolt. If you already have a deadbolt, this should take someone with no handy skills about 20-30 minutes to install. This mobile app is nice and shows if the door is locked or unlocked. You can lock or unlock from your phone when on wi-fi. You can also send ekeys to other people to allow access to the lock. The app also shows who locked/unlocked the door and when. I have other Kwikset locks on my house and the smart key feature allowed me to re-key this lock by myself to my current key in about 10 seconds. Awesome! This saved me from having to have a locksmith rekey the lock. Overall, I am satisfied with this product and would recommend it to others. I hope they come out with a combination door handle and deadbolt smart lock in the future. If you have an entry door with a separate deadbolt, that kind of defeats the purpose of this product because you still need a key to open the door handle lock. If they make a product that can do both, I'd buy it the day it comes out for my front door!
This review is from Kwikset - Kevo Touch-to-Open Bluetooth Key and Electronic Smart Door Lock (2nd Gen) - Satin nickel
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionCan this be used with a samsung galaxy note 8?
Asked by Jackson.
- A:Answer As long as you can download the Kēvo app. The lock works via Bluetooth so it should work with any phone that has the kevo app in their App Store.
Answered by Austin
Q: QuestionCan this Smart Door Lock be used in outdoor gates?
Asked by ST.
- A:Answer No. Only the outside is waterproof, and only the outside is keyed, so someone can easily reach through a gate to unlock.
Answered by rakruth
Q: QuestionWhat is the diameter of this lock?
Asked by MelZ.
- A:Answer The Kevo 2nd Gen exterior side is 2 ¾” total diameter and 1 5/32” total projection. The interior dimensions are 2 3/4” total width, 5 ¾” total height and 1 15/16” total projection.
Answered by Kwikset
Q: QuestionWhat's the ansi grade for this lock
Asked by Nightowl.
- A:Answer Grade 2
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionIs this the Kevo 2nd Gen or 1st Gen? The 2nd gen should have a Kevo2DB designation, right?
Asked by wmc1.
- A:Answer Kwikset Model: 99250-201 is a Kevo 2nd Generation lock. The 1st Generation model number is # 99250-001. The box will indicate 1st or 2nd Generation.
Answered by Kwikset
Q: QuestionWhat if you require more than one lock? How do you use the same key for all.
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer The Kevo comes with a tool to rekey your lock to your existing key. you can key all the locks to the same key. Link to video: https://www.howtogeek.com/322871/how-to-re-key-your-kwikset-smartkey-lock-to-your-previous-key/
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionCan this lock be installed on my gate not just my front door? Also if I am on vacation and I need to let someone in the house can I unlock door if I am 1000000 miles away Home many finger codes can I put on the lock?
Asked by Par.
- A:Answer Remote access is automatically enabled when you set up the Kevo Plus Gateway, as long as the network you are using has an Internet connection. With remote access enabled, you can control your Kevo Smart Lock from anywhere your iOS or Android device has an Internet connection. This includes other Wi-Fi networks or your mobile connection. When the Kevo App is launched outside your home, the App contacts the Kevo cloud, where it redirects the phone's request to the appropriate Kevo lock, and then you can see and control your Kevo Smart Lock. Please contact your local best Buy for pricing and availability.
Answered by Kwikset
Q: QuestionCan this be used on a door with a 5" backset?
Asked by tm49.
- A:Answer Kwikset model # 99250-202 is not compatible with a 5” backset for installation.
Answered by Kwikset