Describe your product's design and/or technological innovation.
Kwikset Convert is Kwikset's new Z-Wave(TM) Smart Lock Converstion Kit. The kit can turn mechanical locks -- even non-Kwikset locks -- into smart, electronic locks, bringing the convenience of keyless entry and home automation to new consumer audiences.
The new Kwikset Convert will appeal to design-driven homeowners who want a smarter lock but also want to maintain the style of the front door or match an existing handleset, and don’t want to change out their existing deadbolt. What’s more, Kwikset Convert’s transitional style complements the décor of most homes.
Kwikset Convert is simple to install. The unit, which features the same class-leading minimal, all-metal interior available in Kwikset’s SmartCode line, is placed over the existing interior mechanism using the included adapters. The interior piece can be removed and re-used on other mechanical locks, making it an economical security upgrade.
In conjunction with any one of a wide variety of Z-Wave-based home automation systems, the new Conversion Kit utilizes the Z-Wave wireless protocol to enable true remote locking and unlocking. As a result, users will be capable of remotely accessing and controlling the lock from anywhere in the world, using a smartphone, tablet or Internet-connected device.
Describe the three most important functional features of this product. What sets it apart from other products in this category?
1. Kwikset Convert can turn mechanical locks -- even non-Kwikset locks -- into smart, electronic locks, bringing the convenience of keyless entry and home automation to new consumer audiences.
2. Kwikset Convert is simple to install. The unit is placed over the existing interior mechanism using the included adapters. The interior piece can be removed and re-used on other mechanical locks, making it an economical security upgrade.
3. Kwikset utilizes the new Z-Wave 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.
Describe the benefits that your product provides to the integrator, including value if applicable.
Kwikset Convert is extremely easy to install, program and operate. It will also integrate with any Z-Wave based home control hub to provide the user with full, remote access control. Kwikset Convert will install in approximately 30 minutes. The real benefit to the integrator, however, is the opportunity to generate increased sales in the connected home area. Kwikset Convert is an excellent entry-level product for users, helping them get into the connected home market with an easy-to-use, affordable product. It presents a significant opportunity for the integrator to upsell the customer into additional connected-home products.
Kwikset Convert(TM) lock
Category
Access Control
Description
Kwikset
Kwikset Convert(TM) lock
TBD
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