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Kwikset Smart Locks Can Now Be Controlled Through Apple CarPlay

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Lock maker Kwikset today added CarPlay integration to the Kwikset app, which means iPhone owners can lock or unlock Kwikset smart locks directly from the car's dashboard.

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The feature works with Kwikset locks that are controlled with the Kwikset app, and it allows locks to be accessed without the need to open the app on an iPhone. When arriving home or leaving, vehicle owners can use ‌CarPlay‌ to unlock or lock their home's doors.

When an iPhone is connected to ‌CarPlay‌, the Kwikset app is shown alongside other third-party apps, so users can choose their home and lock or unlock their home door with a tap.

Kwikset new ‌CarPlay‌ functionality is designed for Kwikset locks that include the Halo Touch, Halo Keypad, Halo Touchscreen, Halo Select, and Halo Select Plus. The feature does not work with Kwikset Halo locks that are set to Matter mode. Kwikset is also adding the same integration for Android Auto.

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Top Rated Comments

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usersince86
25 weeks ago
I'm sure it's more secure than I think, but I'm not a fan of locks / doors that can be operated / opened remotely...
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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diblasio
25 weeks ago
This will likely be great news to several people!
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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trip1ex
25 weeks ago
more a fan of using your vehicle to push open doors
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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MegaBlue
25 weeks ago
I can do this too. It's called HomeKit.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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BGPL
25 weeks ago

I'm sure it's more secure than I think, but I'm not a fan of locks / doors that can be operated / opened remotely...
I pick locks as a hobby, and after I got decent at it, which only took a few weeks, I realized that door locks are a complete joke. Now that I'm 20+ years down the road, getting past a door that doesn't have a double sided key or other advanced tumbler system takes less than a minute. With a pick gun, a few seconds in most cases. Electronic locks with no key are the way to go. In reality, anyone can kick in a door or break a window so door locks really just buy you some time and force an intruder to make noise.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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kevcube
25 weeks ago

Myq has that but charges the car manufacturer for it. for it. So only Mitsubishi has it. I’ve complained to my for years
There's certain myQ models which can be used with homebridge and then you can get it in HomeKit, thru HomeKit you can have it in CarPlay. I refuse to pay any subscriptions for smart home gear, and I also refuse to maintain dozens of apps. One app, no fees!
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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