Kwikset Halo Wi-Fi Smart Lock, Keyless Entry Front Door Touchscreen Deadbolt, App Control, Grade AAA Certified, Easy Install No Hub, Venetian Bronze Finish, Digital Remote Lock

We purchased the Kwik set Galo ( 2 locks) for our vacation rental home. What a life saver! Easy to install and manage with the app. The Galo is user friendly and aesthetically pleasing on the doors. No more worrying the door(s) are unlocked, check the app and lock remotely if needed! Great price too!

I love this smart lock! Setup was quick, and now I don’t have to worry about keys at all. The app makes it super easy to lock or unlock my door from anywhere, and I can give friends or family their own codes. It also works great with Alexa, which is a nice bonus. Definitely worth it for the peace of mind and convenience!

Update: The batteries needed to be changed and since then, cannot pair, cannot connect. Goes through an endless loop of Bluetooth pairing which fails because the lock is already configured, so factory reset the lock, then try to pair again, then a fail because device is already paired, then delete the pairing and try to re-pair, which fails because it cannot connect to the Internet even though the Internet is fine, then needing full access to contact history and calls. ABSOLUTE PIECE OF JUNK.I bought this to replace a Schlage unit of similar specs and main concern was that it fit the existing cutout and had a telephone keypad setup. It was also one of the lower priced models.Installation seems to be well though out. Each step of the install had a separate box with the items needed. Only tool needed for my installation was a Phillps screwdriver but you may need additional tools to drill holes or cleanup the door jamb. The instructions include a QR Code to access a video version of the installation which I turned to for some portions.Installation mostly followed the manual. I used a Dremel to cleanup the strike plate seating as the strike plate is much longer than the previous one and slightly narrower. Seating the exterior keypad was a bit cumbersome as it kept falling off while adjusting. I used painters tape to hold it in place while I threaded the connectors through. One minor annoyance was that the connector from the exterior keypad to the lock mechanism doesn't click into place which made me unsure if it was seated correctly. It was a bit fiddly to put in place but worked.On attaching the batteries the lock did a calibration step. Per the instructions, if it failed I would need to adjust but it didn't really say what needed to be adjusted. This step is important as it affects the usage of the lock.Once that was completed, attaching the interior cover was a bit fiddly also. There are two screws that hold the interior mechanism to a mounting plate. They are not counter-sunk. When attaching the cover these screws got in the way so you have to carefully line up the cover. Then you add two screws to secure the plate. These also are not counter-sunk and protrude. They are also not rounded so seem unfinished and ill-fitting. I could see catching a finger on this bit of metal. Minor but annoying.The battery cover plate was annoying to remove. There are no ridges, just a shiny piece of black plastic, so it was neeedlessly difficult to access.All of these were annoyances but the reason for the 3 stars is that using the app to program the lock requires registering with the Kwikset site and giving an email and a phone number and Wifi network access. I don't use those features and there didn't seem to be a way to bypass this. The reason this is annoying is because there are countless hacks against IoT databases. I don't know Kwiksets security stance but given the history of other "security" devices, it's definitely a concern. The app allows you to set features such as Auto-lock and Auto-Unlock, Lock sound, battery state, Status LED, etc.. You can also remotely unlock the door when on the same Wifi network.Once all this is setup you can use the lock. The exterior keypad is black until you touch the screen. Enter the code and with luck, the lock will open.In summary, the lock works. If it were more expensive I'd probably return it but for the price it's acceptable.

The instructions were easy to follow for the installation and set up via app. when I couldn’t get the lock to function with the door closed, the customer service representative helped me troubleshoot the issue quickly. Very good product!

Bought this from amazon resale - the lock functions correctly but has a decent amount of scratches from previous use. The device was still paired to someone else when I set it up and had to factory reset. The window panel for the interior side of the lock had the clips snapped off so it would not stay on and was also missing the screw to secure it (which is optional). Had to get a replacement part from Kwikset, but now works as expected.The lock itself is easy to use, the app is pretty basic and adding two users was less than intuitive but not difficult. The Kwikset support was extremely helpful in identifying and replacing the broken part, even though I did not buy direct from them.

Wonderful with ability to open and close the door from your phone

Update 10-11-2022It seems that things have settled down now power wise. I put in new set of batteries in early August and they are now down to 50% so I would guess it’s possible to get 4 months of use out of one set of batiereis ( I am using Energizer) and this is acceptable to me. I still wish I could add an battery pack with C batieres to it….It does seem to be worthy of 4 stars so I am upgrading my review to reflect that….;I am pretty impressed with many aspects and features of this Kwikset halo WIFI Smart lock.UPDATE 7-23-2022The battery level has held steady at 80% until now. We manually lock it form the inside and lock/unlock is below 10 per day.So for now I am happy. i will do another update in a month.Original reviewIts very solidly built with a lot of thought gone into the design of it.It looks goodTouchpad is quite responsive, certainly more than good enough for its purposeInstallation took a while longer because the unit I received from Amazon did not behave as expected (it turned out to be defective)Connecting to Bluetooth was OK, also was connecting to wifi.I had to fine tune the lock assembly to remove a slight drag as the dead-bolt reciprocated to lock and unlock positions.As mentioned in parentheses, the amazon lock was defective and i had to return it. I bought a replacement for the same price from a local big box hardware store.This installation went faster because it was second time around and I had already uninstalled the Amazon bought lock.I installed the app on my Pixel 6 Pro it was fairly straightforward if a little laborious.Here is where things are a bit uncertain…By the way, I have set the auto-lock to off and manually lock it from the inside.The first day, the battery level was at 100%Second day it dropped to 90%Third day between 07.00 and 14.00 the battery level dropped to an alarming 60%There was less usage than the 10 locks/unlocks so the usage was fair, so I was alarmed at such a drop.Fourth Day, the battery level went back up to 70% then later in the day to 75%Fifth Day, it went up again to 80%Its mid afternoon now on the fifth day and its holding steady at 80%At 60% I was ready to return it, because using 40% in 3 days was outrageous but it has given itself a reprieve and I am carefully monitoring the battery usage. This reviews is using the 4 batteries that came with the unit.This is a really good lock that ideally needs an optional battery pack with size C batteries that can be attached to the door close to the unit. If I can get 4 months usage out of the batteries I would be happy, I will be doing follow up reviews as to how this goes.I do agree with Kwikset that there must be NO drag on the deadbolt or this will eat the battery. I have carefully made sure there is no drag and have also adjusted the lower lock to make sure the door closes soothly in line with the deadbolt.I love the convenience of this smart lock, The ability to lock/unlock this form anywhere is a real boon to me.One recommendation is to use manual lock so when you close the door you manually lock it, this will save a lot of battery. I also carry a key and sometimes use that instead of using the motor.Also, i have used several smart locks (non wifi) and this is the best of all of them even considering the battery concerns.I wish it had a fingerprint reader but for what is is is excellent with room for improvement. AN aftermarket battery pack for be very welcome…So far I approve, stay tuned for updates,,,,