"Kwikset announced a price and release date for its Aura Reach smart lock at CES 2026 this week. A more affordable Matter-over-Thread option compared to the excellent but expensive Halo Select, the Aura Reach is available now for $189. At just under $100 less than the Halo, you are sacrificing built-in Wi-Fi and an integrated door sensor that lets you know if the door is open or closed. The full-replacement deadbolt lock also has a Grade 2 security rating compared to Grade 1 on the Halo line, and a more utilitarian design."
"While the Aura does work with Apple Home through Matter, it doesn't support Apple Home Key's tap-to-unlock, which is available on the Halo Select Plus. That model costs a whopping $360, thanks to the Apple tax. However, the Aura does feature a touchscreen keypad with a built-in backlight that turns on as you approach, thanks to a proximity sensor - a nice touch."
Kwikset's Aura Reach is a $189 Matter-over-Thread full-replacement deadbolt that trades some premium features for affordability. It omits built-in Wi‑Fi and an integrated door sensor, carries a Grade 2 security rating versus Grade 1 for higher-end models, and uses a utilitarian design. The lock supports Apple Home via Matter but lacks Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock. It includes a touchscreen keypad with proximity-activated backlight, and supports Kwikset's hands-free auto-unlock using Bluetooth and geofencing, plus Bluetooth unlocking through the Kwikset app. While the lock has no Wi‑Fi, Matter-over-Thread enables remote control when away.
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