**The problem it solves** Hosts and property managers renting short-term accommodation cannot coordinate physical key handoffs for every arrival, cleaner, or contractor, and lockouts can happen at any hour, creating security gaps and operational drag. **What Kwikset does** Kwikset is an American residential lock manufacturer, founded in 1946 and now part of Assa Abloy, that produces a broad range of door locks including a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth smart-lock portfolio used by homeowners, property managers, and short-term rental operators. **How it works** The STR-relevant products are the Wi-Fi-enabled Halo series and the Bluetooth-enabled Aura series, both of which manage access codes remotely or by app without a separate hub. Patented SmartKey Security deadbolts allow rekeying without a locksmith, and SecureScreen touchscreen entry masks which digits are used. The Kevo app supports digital key sharing and access logs, and Halo Touch adds fingerprint authentication. Locks are sold as one-time hardware purchases through home improvement retailers and distribution. **Who it's for** Individual vacation rental owners and small-to-mid-size property managers in the United States and Canada who need keyless entry at a mass-market hardware price point, and DIY installers buying through retail channels.
Listed on STR Market Map, the short-term-rental software marketplace.