Kwikset Halo Select on Sale and Top Smart Home Deals Today

Kwikset Halo Select hits first sale as smart-home discounts arrive

Kwikset’s Halo Select — our top pick in recent smart-lock tests — is on sale for the first time since its launch, dropping to $259 at Amazon, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot. It’s a notable moment for buyers who’ve been waiting for a price break on a feature-rich, future-ready lock.

The Halo Select supports four entry methods: a physical key, the Kwikset mobile app, location-based auto-unlock, and PIN codes. Out of the box it integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Home via the cloud, and — if you have a Matter controller and Thread border router such as a current-gen Apple TV, a recent Echo, or an Eero — it can connect locally to Apple Home or Samsung SmartThings.

There’s an important tradeoff to understand: using the Halo Select over Matter gave testers noticeably better battery life, but Matter currently doesn’t support features like auto-unlock, door sensing, fingerprint access, or facial recognition. And Kwikset’s convenient auto-unlock still requires the Kwikset app to run in the background.

Other standout deals

• Amazon Fire HD 10 — $89.99: A 10.1-inch 1080p tablet with 32GB storage, microSD expansion, and accessory support for stylus and keyboard.
• Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro — $84.99: Lightweight wireless gaming mouse with a 30K optical sensor, eight programmable buttons, long battery life, and multiple connection modes.
• Sonos Era 300 — $359: One of the few wireless speakers that can convincingly render Dolby Atmos music; supports stereo pairing, rear-channel duty with Sonos soundbars, and wired sources with an optional dongle.

What buyers and integrators should consider

If you’re choosing a smart lock for everyday use, think about which features matter most. Do you prefer longer battery life and local control with Matter, or do you value convenience features like auto-unlock that currently rely on a vendor app? For multi-unit properties or managed installations, the difference affects maintenance cadence and tenant experience.

For retailers and product teams, this sale is a reminder that buyers weigh both price and platform tradeoffs. For security teams, the Matter-versus-cloud debate is not just about convenience — it shapes battery profiles, remote update models, and the attack surface.

How organizations should respond

Evaluate devices against use-case requirements, not product specs alone. Run hands-on tests that measure battery life under both cloud and Matter operation. Map out feature gaps — like auto-unlock and door sensing — so installers and support teams can set the right expectations for end users.

If you’re upgrading a home or fleet of properties, consider pilot deployments that track real-world battery drain, latency, and user behavior. Those metrics help balance the convenience of vendor apps against the robustness and efficiency of local Matter setups.

Today’s discounts make it a good time to buy, but the smartest purchases pair the sale price with an understanding of the platform tradeoffs and operational cost over time.

QuarkyByte approaches these decisions by turning device test data into deployment playbooks and risk assessments so teams can pick the right products for their goals and avoid costly surprises.