**Kwikset Unveils Smart Lock Management via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto**
Kwikset, a premier manufacturer of locks, is improving its smart lock capabilities by launching app integration with Apple CarPlay for the first time. This enhancement enables users to manage their smart locks straight from their vehicle’s dashboard, offering a more convenient and visually engaging method for maintaining home security while driving.
Historically, controlling smart locks via CarPlay depended on voice commands through Siri or using scene suggestions shown on CarPlay’s Dashboard view. However, with the newly introduced CarPlay app, Kwikset users can visually verify the status of their locks and lock or unlock them effortlessly with a simple tap. Once a smartphone is hooked up to the vehicle, whether wired or wirelessly, the Kwikset app will display alongside other compatible applications, allowing drivers to choose their home and handle their locks efficiently.
Besides the CarPlay integration, Kwikset is also broadening its smart lock management features to Android Auto. This dual functionality ensures that users of both primary smartphone systems can enjoy keyless entry from their front door to their dashboard. The Kwikset app will automatically showcase compatible locks within the vehicle interface, enabling homeowners to monitor and control multiple properties and locks from one place. Access through both CarPlay and Android Auto is available to homeowners and administrators connected to the Kwikset app.
For those keen on taking advantage of this cutting-edge feature, Kwikset’s iPhone app is available for download from the App Store. The company provides a range of connected locks that work with iPhone, Apple Watch, and now, with the ease of CarPlay and Android Auto. This integration signifies a major advancement in the progression of smart home technology, streamlining the process for users to maintain oversight of their home security while on the move.