Kwikset Kevo Lock Uses Your iPhone as a Key

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Posted May 12, 2013 at 4:48pm by iClarified

Kwikset has announced Kevo, a new lock that uses your iPhone as key, made possible by a partnership with UniKey.

No more fumbling with or looking for your keys. All you need to unlock your Kevo lock is your smartphone. You don’t even need to take your smartphone out of your pocket or purse; it’s as simple as walking up, touching your lock, and walking in. The ultimate level of convenience.

Kevo communicates via your phone using the Bluetooth Low Energy profile. It will support the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 at launch, as well as the iPad 3, 4, mini, and latest iPod touch.

You manage the lock using a free app from the App Store that lets you setup the lock, send, disable or delete eKeys, and manage Kevo fobs that can be used to open the lock if you don't have a compatible Apple device.

The Kevo Fob (included with the lock) offers the same touch-to-open technology and convenience. Leave your fob in your pocket or purse and when you touch the lock, it will recognize your fob and unlock the door. Additional Kevo Fobs will be available for purchase.

Notably, the lock has a unique and patent pending feature to detect if the authorized user is inside or outside of the house, so there will be no accidental unlocking from an unauthorized user outside.

Kevo operates on 4 AA batteries and with normal use, the batteries should last for a year before needing replacing.

It's expected that Kevo will ship this summer for around $250.

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Will - June 25, 2013 at 6:13pm

There's been no further discussion from Kwikset or UniKey about the release date, although their initial estimate was "preorder mid-June". Mid-June has come and gone ... where's the lock?

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Gill - May 13, 2013 at 7:17am

Just hope one doesnt have their iphone die cuz their battery ran out on the way home. Technology needs to slow down a bit. Feeling less human each day when this type of shit comes out. But...probably would buy it

byronchurch - May 13, 2013 at 6:15am

Works with a key to.

Mike Power - May 13, 2013 at 3:34am

There is a hack for that

ec - May 13, 2013 at 1:14am

wouldn't it be easier to add NFC and work with idk, NFC capable phones like the s4, s3, nexus etc..

iPhone 10 - May 13, 2013 at 2:55pm

nop cause then any NFC would open it...

tdtran1025 - May 12, 2013 at 11:26pm

Prone to mechanical jam like all d-bolt locks. Up the creek by then; and the key slot is prime 4 lock pickers. What else? Current leak kills batteries before u know it. A total gimmick!

Scrat - May 12, 2013 at 5:41pm

Military grade encryption between iPhone and lock? Ok. If you loose your iPhone or other compatible device, you have to log into a web portal to remove lost iDevice? Sounds like a database for security breaches without the 'need' for a warrant. It looked interesting till I read that.

iPhone 10 - May 12, 2013 at 5:01pm

I'm in for it...