Kwikset, a manufacturer of residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, has announced an expanded lineup of connected solutions launching this fall. The new products include the Kwikset FLEX Smart Garage Door Opener, the Halo Select Plus and additional style variants of the Halo Select.
The Kwikset FLEX Smart Garage Door Opener represents the company’s first entry into the garage access category. Available in two models, the company suggests that Kwikset FLEX delivers connected convenience, robust security and flexible control. Homeowners can operate their garage doors remotely through the Kwikset app or from their vehicles using Apple CarPlay Android Auto or HomeLink. The Kwikset FLEX 800 model features a three-quarter horsepower motor with long-lasting LED lighting, while the Kwikset FLEX 1000B offers a one-horsepower motor, brighter lighting and a built-in battery backup for uninterrupted operation. Both models include quiet operation, installer-friendly features and Kwikset’s patented anti-theft door release, which helps prevent forced entry.
“Kwikset FLEX is an important extension of our single-family electronics portfolio,” says Jeff Sandoval, director of electronics marketing at Kwikset. “It complements our family of connected products to deliver a complete residential access control solution.”
Kwikset FLEX and Halo Products Offer Homeowners More Smart Home Security Options
Kwikset is also expanding its Halo portfolio with the introduction of the Halo Select Plus, a smart lock with home keys in Apple Wallet and Matter support. Using this product, homeowners can, with a simple tap of a home key on iPhone or Apple Watch, unlock their doors quickly and securely, adding an extra layer of convenience to everyday living. Halo Select Plus is priced at $342.
According to the company, Halo Select Plus builds on the features of the original Halo Select, which was released in fall 2024 with remote access via the Kwikset app and built-in Wi-Fi, as well as keyless entry with schedulable access codes and a discreet door status sensor. The product’s event log and tamper alerts provide real-time phone notifications and the lock integrates with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home for voice control, with optional Matter over Thread connectivity.
Halo Select Plus is offered in satin nickel and matte black finishes and features a sleek, low-profile look. Installation is simple and requires only a screwdriver.
“Halo Select Plus brings a new level of convenience by letting homeowners unlock their doors the way that works best for them,” comments Sandoval. “Whether through a home key in Apple Wallet, the Kwikset app, voice control or a personal code, it puts choice and security in the homeowner’s hands.”
To give homeowners more smart home security flexibility, Kwikset is also expanding the original Halo Select line in addition to the release of the Kwikset FLEX and Halo Select Plus products. Halo Select will now be available in a Contemporary style. These options join the existing transitional style variant, giving homeowners more ways to align smart security with the style of their homes. The new Halo Select variants will be priced at $287.
The Kwikset FLEX Smart Garage Door Opener will begin rolling out in select U.S. markets in mid-October, followed by nationwide availability in November. Halo Select Plus and the new Halo Select variants will be available this fall.
