New Z-Wave Chipset, Smaller Interior Size Highlight Enhancements Of Popular “Entry-Level” Smart Lock

LAKE FOREST, CA (April 3, 2019) —

Kwikset® brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, the leader in residential security, will introduce the next generation of its popular Signature Series Deadbolt with Home Connect at ISC West, April 10-12, 2019 in Las Vegas.

Available in both traditional (round) and contemporary (square) models like the original version, the new Signature Series Deadbolt (2nd Generation) with Home Connect will feature two significant upgrades:

• The lock will utilize the newer Z-Wave Plus 500 Series chip. Supporting over-the air firmware updates, the new chip extends the lock’s wireless range while providing robust network security and encryption.
• The lock will also feature a smaller interior footprint, creating a more pleasing aesthetic and blending in more easily with any décor.

With these two substantial enhancements, the Signature Series (2nd Generation) is expected to extend the popularity of this well-received lock line. Utilizing the popular Kwikset single-cylinder deadbolt as its foundation, this is the ideal lock for the first-time homebuyer or homeowners who want to experience the safety and peace of mind of a Home Connect solution an entry-level price point.

When connected to any standard smart home hub, these motorized deadbolts enable true remote locking and unlocking. This allows homeowners to remotely access and control the lock from anywhere in the world, using the app from the homeowner’s home automation controller. As a result, they can lock a door while traveling for work or vacation, and can also remotely provide access to their home to service providers, guests or other family members. Users can also attain valuable information through their smart phone, and have the peace of mind of knowing a door’s lock/unlock status.

Like its predecessor, Kwikset’s Signature Series Deadbolt (2nd Generation) with Home Connect offers advanced features for maximum security and convenience, including Kwikset’s patented SmartKey Security™, which not only protects against advanced break-in techniques but also allows homeowners to re-key the lock in seconds without a locksmith.

MSRP for the Signature Series with Home Connect is $129.

About Kwikset

Kwikset is the leading residential lock manufacturer, making homeowners feel safe since 1946. Kwikset works hard to understand the world you live in, so that we can do everything we can to protect it. The company’s unwavering commitment to meeting homeowners’ needs has inspired its innovative lock portfolio that includes patented SmartKey deadbolts, keyless entry combination locks, connected home technology, first-to-market smart lock, Kevo and a wide variety of styles and finishes. Our interior and exterior door products provide customers with the quality, technology, durability and style they want while guaranteeing the highest level of security. Headquartered in Orange County, Calif., Kwikset is part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB). Kwikset products are sold online and through retailers and distributors throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia. Visit us at http://kwikset.com and http://kwiksetpresskit.com.