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Kwikset Brings Smart‑Lock Controls to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

The update puts smart‑lock control on the car screen for faster trips home or away.

Overview

  • Kwikset released in‑car support through its app for CarPlay and Android Auto, letting drivers tap to lock or unlock eligible Halo locks once the phone is connected.
  • Compatible locks show up in the vehicle interface without opening the phone app, and homeowners or administrators can manage multiple homes from the dashboard.
  • Support is limited to Halo Touch, Halo Keypad, Halo Touchscreen, Halo Select, and Halo Select Plus, with no functionality for Halo locks set to Matter mode.
  • The updated Kwikset app is available now on the App Store and on Google Play.
  • Before this launch, CarPlay control relied on Siri or dashboard scene prompts, so a touch interface offers quicker checks and actions while leaving Matter interoperability outside this feature set.