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Kwikset and Matter: which locks work, which hub you need, and how to set them up

Kwikset's Matter locks are the Halo Select, Halo Select Plus and Aura Reach, which run Matter over Thread. You convert the lock to Matter in the Kwikset app under Lock Settings > Matter Integration, scan the Matter QR code on the lock in your platform's app, and need a hub with Thread and Matter support. The Halo locks use either Wi-Fi or Matter, and many Kwikset app features aren't available over Matter.

The setup steps and feature tables below come from Kwikset's support article and Matter page; certification facts come from the CSA's ledger. Kwikset's hub lists and feature tables can change, so check your platform's current list before setting up.

Which Kwikset locks work with Matter

Kwikset's Matter page lists three compatible locks: Halo Select Plus, Aura Reach and Halo Select. Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article names the same three models and says all three require a compatible smart home hub with Thread and Matter support. MatterCheck tracks all three, among 392 products it tracks across 27 Matter device types and 7 platforms; the results are per device type and platform, not tests of Kwikset products.

The CSA's certification ledger for vendor 5153 lists exactly three door-lock models. Halo Select, part 9800, was certified 2024-11-01 as Matter 1.2 with software 04.01.82.12. Halo Select Plus, part 9801, has three records: certified 2025-09-24 as Matter 1.3 with software 23.50.00.09, 2025-10-22 as Matter 1.3 with software 23.51.05.26, and 2026-04-15 as Matter 1.4 with software 23.52.14.26. Aura Reach, part 9400, was certified 2025-11-08 as Matter 1.3 with software 0.7.0.0. The Matter version on the ledger depends on the certified firmware version, so the version depends on which firmware your lock runs.

The ledger transport fields list thread, wi-fi and bluetooth for Halo Select and the two 2025 Halo Select Plus records; the 2026-04-15 Halo Select Plus record and the Aura Reach record list thread and bluetooth. That is what the ledger lists. Kwikset's pages describe Matter on these locks as running over Thread: Kwikset's Matter page answers its own "Do I need Wi-Fi?" question with "No. Matter uses a technology called Thread," and on the Halo locks Wi-Fi is the separate, non-Matter mode covered below.

Kwikset's September 2025 press release says Halo Select Plus adds a home key in Apple Wallet and Matter support, and builds on the original Halo Select released in fall 2024. Kwikset's January 2026 press release describes Aura Reach as combining Matter and Bluetooth connectivity, with Bluetooth for direct local control and Matter for multi-platform compatibility over Thread. The Verge's 2025 Kwikset article says Aura Reach works over Bluetooth with the Kwikset app or over Matter-over-Thread with platforms such as Apple Home, Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and that compared to the Select line the Aura lacks built-in Wi-Fi, a touchscreen and a door sensor. See MatterCheck's product list or how to check CSA certification for more detail.

Wi-Fi or Matter, and which hub you need

Halo Select and Halo Select Plus have Wi-Fi and Matter built in. The Halo Select page and the Halo Select Plus page both say to "Choose Matter or Wi-Fi connectivity to access your preferred lock features." PCWorld's Halo Select review, published 2025-01-29, says the lock can be configured to use either Wi-Fi or Matter, but not both simultaneously, and that in the reviewer's test switching to Matter purportedly erased the lock's settings and PIN codes. The Verge's 2024 Halo Select article says that if you set the lock up over Wi-Fi you can use it without an additional hub and control it remotely with Kwikset's app, while with Matter-over-Thread you can't use the Kwikset app to control the lock and you need a Matter controller and a Thread border router.

Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article says Halo Select, Halo Select Plus and Aura Reach require a compatible smart home hub with Thread and Matter support. Kwikset's Matter page lists compatible hubs per platform: for Alexa, Amazon Echo (4th Generation), Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Generation), Amazon Echo Hub and several eero models including eero 6, eero 6+, eero Pro 6, eero Pro 6E, eero Max 7 and eero Outdoor 7; for Apple Home, Apple TV 4K (3rd Generation, 128GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet), Apple TV 4K (2nd Generation), HomePod mini and HomePod (2nd Generation), with a note that the Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi only 64GB model does not have Thread; for Google Home, Google TV Streamer (4K), Nest Hub (2nd gen), Nest Hub Max, Nest Wifi Pro, and the Nest Wifi Point and Router as listed; for SmartThings, SmartThings Hub (V3) and SmartThings Station. The Halo product pages' "no hub required" statements refer to Wi-Fi remote access, not Matter.

Aura Reach has no Wi-Fi mode. The Aura Reach page says it has Bluetooth connectivity to manage access codes and lock settings in the Kwikset app, and Matter over Thread for platforms including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The page also says Signal Range Boost "delivers twice the signal strength when enabled" on a Matter network; Kwikset's January 2026 press release says the optional Signal Range Boost "doubles Matter network performance." Both are Kwikset's claims.

Apple's Matter page adds a detail Kwikset doesn't discuss: with iOS 18 or later, an iPhone can add and control Matter accessories without a home hub, and iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max and later can control Thread-based accessories without a home hub, but Apple still recommends setting up a home hub. Google's Matter page says you need a Matter-enabled hub for Google Home and that Thread devices need a hub that also works as a Thread border router. Amazon's Matter page says that if you're connecting Thread-based Matter devices, you should confirm you have a Thread-enabled device online. SmartThings' Matter page says Thread devices need a Matter controller that includes a Thread border router. See Thread vs Wi-Fi and hubs and Thread border routers for the broader picture.

How to add a Kwikset lock to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant

The core flow is the same on every platform: convert the lock to Matter in the Kwikset app first, then scan the Matter QR code in your platform's app. The steps below come from Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article unless noted. For general pairing advice, see how to add a Matter device and what to do if you lost the setup code.

Convert the lock to Matter in the Kwikset app

  1. Make sure you have a compatible smart home hub for your preferred platform. Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article says to visit Kwikset.com/Matter for hub requirements.
  2. In the Kwikset app, navigate to Lock Settings, then tap Matter Integration to begin the Matter Setup process.
  3. Follow the instructions in the Kwikset app to convert your lock to Matter connectivity.
  4. Once converted, the lock enters Matter Pairing Mode and begins broadcasting using Thread.
  5. Locate the Matter QR Code on your lock, open your desired smart home platform app, and scan the code to add the device.
  6. Matter Pairing Mode ends after 15 minutes of inactivity. If you haven't added the lock within 15 minutes, open the Kwikset app and tap Resume Setup.

The Halo Select Plus installation guide also describes a "Direct Setup in Matter Smart Home Platform" method: press and hold the "A" button for 5 seconds, the interior status LED shows magenta for 2 seconds and plays a sound, release the button, and the lock enters Matter Commissioning Mode for 15 minutes while the LED flashes magenta; scan the Matter QR code in the Matter-supported app. On timeout or failure the LED flashes red 5 times. This button method is from the Halo Select Plus guide only.

Apple Home

Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article links to Apple Home Matter Information for setup. Apple's Matter page says to open the Home app, tap Add, tap Add Accessory, and scan the code or hold your device near the accessory; if the lock was previously paired to another app, tap More options and select the accessory. Apple's page also notes that with iOS 18 or later you can add and control Matter accessories without a home hub, but still recommends setting up a home hub. See Apple Home's Matter support.

Google Home

Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article links to Google Home Matter Information. Google's Matter page says you need a Matter-enabled hub set up on your home network before adding Matter devices, and that IPv6 must be enabled on your home wireless network before you add Matter-enabled devices. Open the Google Home app and scan the Matter QR code on the lock. See Google Home's Matter support.

Alexa

Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article links to Amazon Alexa Matter Information. Amazon's Matter page says to open the Alexa app, go to Devices, tap the plus, select Add Device, tap the Matter icon, confirm you have a Matter device, then scan the Matter QR code or enter the pairing code. Amazon's page also says to install your Matter device within 30 ft (9 m) of a compatible Alexa hub or device. See Alexa's Matter support.

SmartThings

Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article links to SmartThings Matter Information. SmartThings' Matter page says to open the SmartThings app, select Add (+), choose Add Device, scan the QR code or enter the setup code, select the hub and room, and wait for the device to connect. For Thread devices you need a Matter controller that includes a Thread border router. See SmartThings' Matter support.

Home Assistant

Kwikset's Matter page does not list Home Assistant, and no Kwikset-specific Home Assistant steps were found in the fetched sources. Home Assistant's Matter docs describe the general process: install the Matter integration, use the Home Assistant Companion app on your phone, go to Settings > Connectivity > Matter, select Add device, choose "No. It's new," and scan the QR code. For Thread devices you need a Thread border router such as a HomePod Mini or V2, Apple TV 4K, Nest Hub (2nd Gen), Nest Wi-Fi Pro, or Home Assistant with the OpenThread Border Router app. See Home Assistant's Matter support.

Adding a Kwikset lock to a second Matter platform

After initial setup with one platform, you can add the lock to additional platforms. Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article says to make sure you have a compatible smart home hub for the new platform, then open the smart home app used for initial Matter setup and look for the 11-digit setup code in device settings. The code is unique and can only be found within the smart home app; the Matter QR code label on the lock is only used for initial platform setup. Open the new platform's app and complete Matter setup using the 11-digit setup code.

Apple's Matter page describes the same multi-platform flow: to add a previously paired accessory to a third-party app that supports Matter, follow the manufacturer's instructions to add a new accessory and select the previously paired accessory. Home Assistant's Matter docs describe a "Multi Fabric" feature that lets you join the same device to multiple controllers, such as Google Home, Apple Home and Home Assistant, and says each device should support at least 5 different fabrics. See Matter multi-admin for the full mechanics.

Don't confuse this with Kwikset's Wi-Fi-mode account linking. Kwikset's smart home integration guide describes linking a Kwikset account to Google Home (Works with Google), Alexa or SmartThings from the Kwikset app's Smart Home screen — that's the non-Matter path, and the lock must first be fully set up in the Kwikset app.

What works over Matter, Apple home keys and the Kwikset app

Kwikset's Matter page includes supported-features tables comparing each platform's Matter support against the Kwikset app with Wi-Fi. Kwikset notes that "Matter is an evolving standard, some smart home platforms may not yet support all smart lock features." The tables are Kwikset's own claims and may change.

The same trade-off appears in independent coverage. The Verge's 2024 Halo Select article, posted 2024-10-21, says that with Matter-over-Thread "you will lose access to most features of the Kwikset app," including passcodes, auto-lock and door ajar alerts, and that platform capabilities at the time were "largely limited to locking and unlocking," with Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings also supporting passcodes. PCWorld's Halo Select review, published 2025-01-29, says Matter users lose geofencing, door sensor access and intrusion detection, and receive fewer guest user codes than Wi-Fi users depending on the ecosystem.

Apple home keys work only on Halo Select Plus. Kwikset's home key article says to convert the lock to Matter, add it to Apple Home, and a home key is added automatically to Apple Wallet on your iPhone; you can then tap to unlock with iPhone or Apple Watch using NFC. Kwikset's September 2025 press release describes the same feature. Do not expect home keys on Halo Select or Aura Reach. See Matter smart lock support and Matter vs HomeKit for context.

What MatterCheck's data says for door locks

PlatformPairsControlAutomation triggerAutomation actionConfidence
Apple HomeYesYesYesYesHigh
Google HomeYesPartialYesPartialHigh
AlexaYesYesYesPartialMed
SmartThingsYesYesYesYesHigh
Home AssistantYesYesYesYesHigh
HomeyYesYesYesYesMed
HubitatYesYesYesYesMed

Matter door lock row in MatterCheck's data, per platform — per Matter device type, not a test of Kwikset products. See the door lock page for sources.

MatterCheck checks 27 Matter device types on 7 platforms and tracks 3 Kwikset products (Aura Reach, Halo Select and Halo Select Plus). These results are per Matter device type, not tests of Kwikset products, and the confidence label shows how sure MatterCheck is about each result. Kwikset locks certify as Matter door locks. Door locks pair on all seven platforms and work as automation triggers on all of them; Google Home control and the Google Home and Alexa lock actions are Partial, and Alexa, Homey and Hubitat are Medium confidence. See the door lock and platform comparison pages for the sources.

When a Kwikset lock won't pair or stops responding

For factory reset steps, use Kwikset support or the installation guide rather than guessing — the Halo Select Plus installation guide says factory reset deletes all access codes and schedules and resets lock settings to default. See device won't pair, device offline or not responding, removing and factory-resetting, and IPv6 and VLAN network setup.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kwikset work with Matter?

Yes. Kwikset's Matter page lists three Matter-compatible locks: Halo Select, Halo Select Plus and Aura Reach, and Kwikset's pages describe Matter on them as running over Thread. Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article says all three require a compatible smart home hub with Thread and Matter support.

Which Kwikset locks support Matter?

Kwikset's Matter page names Halo Select Plus, Aura Reach and Halo Select. The CSA's certification ledger lists the same three door-lock models: Halo Select part 9800, Halo Select Plus part 9801, and Aura Reach part 9400.

Can a Kwikset Halo lock use Wi-Fi and Matter at the same time?

No. The Halo Select and Halo Select Plus product pages say to choose Matter or Wi-Fi connectivity. PCWorld's Halo Select review says the lock can be configured to use either Wi-Fi or Matter, but not both simultaneously.

Do I need a hub for a Kwikset lock with Matter?

Yes. Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article says Halo Select, Halo Select Plus and Aura Reach require a compatible smart home hub with Thread and Matter support. Kwikset's Matter page lists specific hubs for Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home and SmartThings.

Where is the Kwikset Matter setup code?

The Matter QR code is on the lock itself and is used for initial platform setup. For adding the lock to a second platform, Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article says to find the unique 11-digit setup code in the device settings of the smart home app used for initial Matter setup; the QR label is only for initial setup.

Can I add a Kwikset lock to more than one smart home app?

Yes. After initial setup, Kwikset's Matter troubleshooting article says you can add the lock to additional platforms using the 11-digit setup code from the first platform's app, as long as you have a compatible hub for the new platform. Home Assistant's Matter docs describe the same multi-fabric capability.

Which Kwikset features don't work over Matter?

Kwikset's supported-features tables show that access code scheduling, door open/closed status, door ajar alerts, auto-lock and auto-unlock are not supported over Matter on Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home or SmartThings. Access codes work on Apple Home and SmartThings but not Alexa or Google Home. Kwikset's tables compare each platform with the Kwikset app with Wi-Fi, which has all of these features.

Does Kwikset work with Apple home keys?

Only Halo Select Plus supports Apple home keys. Kwikset's home key article says to convert the lock to Matter, add it to Apple Home, and a home key is added automatically to Apple Wallet; you can then tap to unlock with iPhone or Apple Watch.

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How we checked

Kwikset's Matter page, support articles, product pages, the Halo Select Plus installation guide and press releases, The Verge's and PCWorld's articles and the CSA's certification ledger were all fetched 2026-10-26. Apple's, Google's, Amazon's, SmartThings' and Home Assistant's Matter pages were fetched 2026-10-20. Kwikset's feature claims are its own claims; MatterCheck's results are per Matter device type and weren't measured on Kwikset products. See our methodology.

Last reviewed 2026-10-26. If Kwikset's or your platform's own instructions say something different, follow them.

This guide was drafted by AI from the dated sources linked above and checked against them by automated fact-check passes before publishing. How our content is made.