iOS and Android – April 21, 2025

Feature Improvements:

• More Auto-Lock Duration Choices
• Customize Auto-Lock with additional shorter and longer durations. Auto Lock by Duration option is available under Lock Settings .
• Improved Home View and Shared Access Experience
• More clarity has been added, in guiding the new Admin/Guest user to the shared home and the Home View now makes it easier to see the user roles (Owner/Admin/Guest) at a glance.
• Enhanced Notifications
• Notifications for Low Battery and Geofence events have been improved to ensure they are received and not missed.
• Access Code Scheduling Across Time Zones
• Set and edit access codes, regardless of time zone differences between your phone and the lock. The access schedules will follow the Lock’s time zone.
• Refreshed Installation Guide
• The in-app interactive installation guide for Halo Touchscreen, Touch, and Keypad lock models have been updated to align with the latest Halo Select model, ensuring a smoother setup experience.

Functional Improvements:

• Nearby Devices Permission flexibility
• For Halo locks on Android, the app can now function even if the Nearby Devices permission is turned off. However, disabling this permission will prevent all Bluetooth-related features from working. To access the full functionality of the app, including Bluetooth capabilities and for optimal performance, we recommend keeping Nearby Devices permission enabled.
• Performance Boost
• Enhanced UI optimizations for a smoother app experience.
• Overall Performance Improvements and Bug Fixes
• Design improvements, performance enhancements, and critical bug fixes to improve overall app stability and reliability.

NOTE:

• As part of a security update:
• For iOS users with Biometric Login enabled: Users with Biometric authentication need to re-enable FACE ID/Touch ID in the App Account settings. Your login experience will stay seamless, with no interruptions.
• For iOS users with Halo Select locks: Users will experience one-time automatic Bluetooth re-pairing. Select "START PAIRING" when prompted with the "Bluetooth Pairing Available" Flyout, to reestablish the Bluetooth functionality. Remote users are not affected, and no action is required on their part.

iOS and Android – December 16, 2024

Feature Improvements:

• Share Feedback option
• Submit feedback straight from the app. Access this option from Main Menu .
• Use this channel to connect with the Product Team and contribute to improving the app and overall product experience.
• Auto-Lock/Unlock (Geofence)
• Receive improved notifications with more detail and better clarity. Go to Notifications in Lock Settings  to enable/disable specific notifications based on your preference.
• Added Bluetooth connectivity requirement for improved accuracy during boundary configuration.

Functional Improvements:

• Overall Performance Improvements and Bug fixes
• Design improvements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes to improve overall app reliability.

iOS and Android – October 21, 2024

• Feature Improvements:

• New Lock Support

  This update includes compatibility for Halo Select Lock, our next-gen smart lock with Wi-Fi and Matter built in. Features supported for Halo Select include:

• Matter Compatibility: Connect Halo Select to your favorite smart home platform using Matter. Learn More
• Door Status Updates: Know whether your door is open or closed in real time and receive alerts when your door is left ajar.
  • Enable and configure Door Status feature in Lock Settings 
  • Select a custom duration for Door Ajar Notifications
• Wi-Fi Reconfiguration: Easily reconfigure Wi-Fi settings as needed directly from the Kwikset app.
• Easy Bluetooth Pairing: Experience a simplified and faster Bluetooth pairing process.
• Improved Battery Reporting: Enjoy more accurate battery monitoring and management.



• Auto-Lock by Distance (Geofence)

  • Automatically lock the door whenever you leave your home. Enable this in Lock Settings  . Available for all Halo lock models (not supported for Aura).

• Manage Notifications

  • Enable/Disable push notifications for various lock/unlock activities. This option is available in the Utilities section of Lock Settings   . Homeowners and Admins can configure their own set of notifications.

• Functional Improvements:

• Enhanced Push and Email notifications

  • Useful details added to in-app push notifications and the App invite and notification emails have a new template for better clarity.

• Improvements to user interface

  • Low Battery icons are now more prominent

  • Auto Lock by Duration and Auto Lock by Distance (Geofence) now have distinct icons in Lock History, making it easier to distinguish between events.

• Overall Performance Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Design improvements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes to improve overall app reliability.

   

iOS and Android – August 2024

Please Note: Version 2.3.1 resolves the issue where the Android Kwikset App required Precise Location sharing. This issue does not affect iOS users. Android users, please update to version 2.3.1. Learn more about Location sharing here.

• Feature Improvements:

• Auto-Unlock by Distance (Geofence)

  • Automatically unlock the door as you approach the home. Enable this feature in Lock Settings. This feature is available for all Halo lock models (not supported for the Aura lock).

• New Support Menu

  • Access all support resources conveniently from the Main Menu. This includes, Consumer Support contacts, FAQ support page access, Legal document links, Installation Guides (previously located in Lock Settings) and Release Notes.

• New Feature Highlight Screen

  • View the major new features added in the release, after an App update. This includes a link to the Release Notes for a complete list of changes.

• Amazon Smart Reordering

  • For users who have integrated their Kwikset account with Alexa, this feature allows you to receive low battery notifications from Alexa and order replacement batteries from Amazon marketplace. You can manage smart reordering from the Alexa app. To learn more, visit https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=T6r8tlE0t2u0aTiyzK.

• Functional Improvements:

• Added Support for Additional LATAM Countries

  • Users in the following regions will now be able to download, register and access the Kwikset App. Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Curaçao and St. Maarten

• Improved User Interface

  • + Menu Redesign - Enhanced with option to add both new Access Codes to the Lock and New Shared Users to the Home.

  • Lock Settings Page Details - Additional descriptions and title updates have been added to each setting for improved clarity.

• Overall Performance Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • General performance enhancements and various bug fixes have been implemented for a better user experience.

   

iOS and Android - March 2024

• Feature Improvements:

• Improved Lock Access Management

  • You can now limit access to specific locks within a home when adding new home users. Lock Access and Schedule Type are new options available when adding new home users. These can be updated at any time.

• Paired Devices Option in Lock Settings

  • View all devices that are paired to your lock. To access this feature, ensure your phone is within Bluetooth range of the lock, approximately 25 feet.

• Functional Improvements:

• Added support for three additional LATAM countries: Bolivia, Belize, and Venezuela

  • Users in this region will now be able to download, register, and access the Kwikset App.

• More responsive status updates when using the Amazon Alexa app or Alexa-enabled devices to control your lock

• Overall performance improvements and bug fixes