Kwikset Halo Select Plus Review

The Kwikset Halo Select Plus is a touchscreen smart lock built around Matter. That makes it most interesting for people who don't want to commit to a single smart home ecosystem. Its Matter certification is recent and verified. The lock uses Matter 1.3 and connects over Thread, which should make it a natural fit for homes that already have a Thread border router.

On paper, it suits renovators and smart home enthusiasts who want one lock that works across platforms. It also offers several ways in: a PIN code, an RFID credential, or remote access over the air.

A caution before going further: the verified information is limited. It mostly covers Matter certification and protocol details. We have no confirmed pricing, battery life, build quality, app experience or installation details. Kwikset's own product title mentions Wi-Fi, but that detail comes from a low-confidence source, and the verified network listing shows only Thread. This review is therefore a provisional assessment, not a full hands-on verdict.

The strongest case for the Halo Select Plus is interoperability. Matter certification under a recent spec version is a solid foundation. It should let the lock work with a range of smart home platforms instead of locking you into one vendor's app.

Running as a Thread Sleepy End Device is a sensible engineering choice for a door lock. Thread is a low-power mesh protocol, and the sleepy role is designed to save power, though we can't confirm real-world battery performance. The lock exposes several credential types through Matter:

• PIN codes
• RFID credentials
• Over-the-air access
• User management

That breadth is genuinely useful for households with several occupants or guests.

Several things keep us from a stronger recommendation:

• We have no price, so we can't judge value.
• Wi-Fi support is not firmly verified, despite appearing in the product's marketing name.
• Nothing in the verified data tells us about durability, the touchscreen's responsiveness, the companion app, or how reliable it is day to day.

Buyers whose priority is broad, standards-based smart home compatibility should find a lot to like here. Anyone who cares mainly about value or hands-on usability should wait for fuller testing and confirmed pricing.

Our rating reflects solid, verified connectivity credentials, tempered by significant gaps in what we can confirm.