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KEVO CONVERT, A SMART LOCK CONVERSION KIT, FACT SHEET

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Kevo™ Convert is a smart lock conversion kit that makes your current deadbolt smarter at an affordable price. With the introduction of Kevo Convert, Kwikset®, manufacturer of smart lock products that are made for the world you live in, is the first manufacturer to offer full smart lock solutions and a smart lock conversion kit to homeowners.

Kevo Convert features a transitional style that complements the décor of most homes.

HOW IT WORKS
Homeowners can quickly and easily replace the interior side of their existing deadbolt with Kevo Convert. After installing, users can control their door lock through the proven, simple to use Kevo smartphone app. The smart lock conversion kit is easy to install and is compatible with most residential deadbolts.

TRUSTED KEVO FEATURES
InHome Locking and Unlocking: Lock and unlock Kevo Convert with your smart device or wearable if you are within Bluetooth range of the lock.

Easy Home Management through eKeys: Easily manage home access for family, friends and guests using the eKeys in the Kevo app developed by UniKey Technologies.
  • Anytime eKey holders have unlimited locking and unlocking capabilities
  • Unlimited Guest eKeys allow Kevo users to send free, unrestricted access with a guest for a 24 hour period
  • Scheduled eKeys allow Kevo users to set repeating date and time constraints for the eKey prior to sharing with the guest, perfect for babysitters or dog walkers

Kevo Plus: Upgrade to Kevo Plus to establish direct, online connectivity to Kevo Convert, giving you the ability to lock and unlock the smart lock conversion kit from your smart device from anywhere in the world if connected to the Internet.

Flexible PlatformKevo Convert is engineered to integrate with a wide range of smart home products to ensure homeowners can easily configure a smarter home.
  • Nest Learning Thermostat: Trigger home temperature adjustments and energy savings with Nest Learning Thermostat by locking or unlocking Kevo Convert
  • Ring Video Doorbell: Sync Ring and Kevo Convert to secure and control your entire entryway 
  • Honeywell Total Connect Comfort Wi-Fi Thermostats: Seamlessly connect Kevo Convert to compatible Honeywell thermostats to enable greater energy saving potential with each lock or unlock of Kevo Convert
  • Android Wear: Lock or unlock Kevo Convert directly from an untethered Android Wear device, like Moto360 smart watch, for on-the-go convenience

Active Lock StatusKevo Convert users can check the status of their lock in the Kevo mobile app or on MyKevo.com.

DEVICE COMPATIBILITY 
Mobile App: The Kevo mobile app developed by UniKey Technologies is available for free download from compatible smartphone app marketplaces, such as the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app is used for:
  • Installation
  • Initial setup
  • Locking & unlocking
  • Sending, disabling and deleting eKeys
  • Viewing history of lock activity
  • Setting up other configurable features and options of Kevo Convert
  • Syncing Kevo Convert with various smart home products.

Compatible Smart DevicesKevo Convert is compatible with smartphones that support Bluetooth LE 4.0 technology and have an available Kevo mobile app, which includes:
  • iPhone 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus
  • Fifth generation or higher iPod touch
  • Third generation or higher iPad and iPad mini

The Kevo app is also available on the following devices using Android 5.0 or higher:
  • HTC One M9
  • Nexus 6
  • Nexus 9
  • Samsung Galaxy S5
  • Samsung Galaxy S6
  • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Edge
  • Android Wear

WHERE TO BUY 

Kevo Convert will be available in 2016 at select retailers.


PRESS INFORMATION
For additional information about Kevo Convert, or to access images and request product for review, please visit http://kwiksetpresskit.com or email kwikset@imre.com.

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