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Kwikset 99190-004 Contemporary Premis Smart Lock Works with Apple HomeKit, Iron Black

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Contemporary
Brand Kwikset
Special Feature Smart Lock,Touchscreen
Lock Type Keyed One Side
Item Dimensions LxWxH 9.87 x 5.37 x 3.49 inches
Material Metal

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  • Contemporary Premise is an Apple Home kit (only) enabled touchscreen smart lock that works with Apple compatible devices.Note: Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.Note: Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit.Control Method:Voice
  • Use Siri voice control to check lock history; remote access to monitor, lock, and unlock from anywhere using the Kwikset Premise iOS app and an Apple TV (4th generation or newer) or Apple Home Pod
  • Security features: ANSI/BHMA Grade AAA, Secure Screen Technology, optional auto-lock, optional alarm for incorrect codes, and more
  • Easily send, add, delete or disable user codes and schedule access for certain times/days using the Premise App or Apple Home App
  • Featuring Smart Key Security, which protects against advanced break-in techniques and allows you to re-key your lock yourself in seconds.
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Easy to install
3.8 3.8
Lock Feature
3.3 3.3
Smart Features
3.0 3.0
Touch Screen
3.0 3.0

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Did you lock the front door?*

Rushing off to work again? You can use the Premis app to check the status of your lock. Never wonder if you remembered to lock the door.

*Remote access control with Apple TV (4th generation or later)

Dog walker arrives.

Assign up to 30 customizable user codes to family, guests, and service professionals like your dog walker. The Premis app notifies you when each code is used, so you're always in the know.

Did the kids get home safely?

Whose user code was last used to enter the home? More importantly, at what time? You can easily check lock activity and lock status using your Premis app.

Last check before bed.

Already upstairs in bed but can't remember if you locked your front door? Check the status of your lock and lock it from your iPhone. At the end of your day, you can rest knowing all is well.

Siri Voice Control and Remote Access

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'Siri, lock my front door.'

Use Siri voice commands to check the status of your door lock.

Works with Apple HomePod

As long as the lock is connected to an Apple HomePod, or an Apple TV 4th gen or later*, the lock can be locked or unlocked remotely via Siri.

*HomePod and Apple TV devices are sold separately.

Works with Apple TV 4th Gen+

As long as the lock is connected to an Apple HomePod, or an Apple TV 4th gen +*, the lock can be locked or unlocked remotely via Siri. For best results, the Premis lock should be within 40 feet of an Apple TV with tvOS 10.2 or later.

*HomePod and Apple TV devices sold separately.

Don't have Apple TV? Use your compatible iPhone, iPad, or iTouch to access in-home features:

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In-Home Locking and Unlocking

Pizza arrived? Don't get up from the couch. You can lock and unlock your door from your smart phone, as long as you are home within bluetooth range of your Premis smart lock

SecureScreen Technology

SecureScreen provides additional security by employing random digits prior to entering your personal code to prevent fingerprint and code detection on the touchscreen surface.

Optional Security Features

Progamming Code - restricts users from adding or changing existing codes.

Code Alarm - alarm sounds after 3 incorrect consecutive codes are entered.

Auto-Lock - set auto-lock to automatically lock Premis after 30 seconds.

User Code Management

Manage up to 30 customizable user codes in-home within Bluetooth range of the lock. One-Time, Limited, or Anytime: create a schedule that only allows entry into your home during those times.

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Made for the world you live in.

Premis installs in minutes and is easily programmed with up to 30 user codes that can be shared with guests and service professionals. You can also invite up to 15 Apple HomeKit users through the Home app to share control. You can track lock status, receive lock notifications and more through the Kwikset Premis app.

  • Premis fits standard residential exterior doors
  • installs in minutes using an in-app and interactive installation experience

Smarter Living

Kwikset Contemporary Premis Smart Lock features Apple HomeKit technology for smarter home management.

Premis is a modern, sleek touchscreen deadbolt that works with Apple HomeKit to provide you a secure way to control your home from an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch while also taking advantage of best-in-class, patented security features unique to Kwikset smart locks.

Premis and the Premis app, available for free download from the App Store, are compatible with:

  • iPhone 5s or newer
  • iPod touch 6th generation or newer
  • iPad 4 or newer and iPad Mini 2 or newer
  • Apple TV 4th generation or newer
  • Apple HomePod

  • SmartKey Security- Protecting against advanced break-in techniques
  • Lock Monitoring- View lock activity, history and status notifications when lock is used
  • User Code Management- Easily send, add, and delete or disable user codes. Schedule access for certain times/days
  • Easy Battery Replacement- Now you can replace your battery by removing the window of the interior cover after you remove the security screw.

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Product Description

Premise is a touchscreen smart lock that works with Apple Home Kit. It is a one-touch locking motorized deadbolt. You can enter your home with the convenience of keyless entry using Siri voice commands, the Premise App, or with your personalized code. It features patented Secure Screen technology to prevent code detection from fingerprints on the touchscreen. Premise is easy to install, program and use, and operates on 4 AA batteries. This single cylinder deadbolt can be locked or unlocked by using the keypad or key from the outside as well as the turn button from the inside. The rich tones of Iron Black add the finishing touch to this product.

Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
1,626 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance of the lock. However, some customers have reported issues with the battery life. They say it drains its battery in about two months. Customers are also disappointed with the touch screen and value. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, ease of use, and connectivity.

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78 customers mention65 positive13 negative

Customers like the appearance of the lock. They say it looks good, the app is easy to use, and the touchscreen works well. Some say that the lock blends perfectly with their front door and is a great addition to the house. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.

"...Again, seamlessly integrated and can adjust very easily anywhere. On the other hand, I have an Anova Bluetooth Sous-Vide device...." Read more

"...elsewhere for another solution before buying this again but the lock does look nice...." Read more

"...⦁ Nice colors and design, relatively neutral, can fit with different decors.⦁ Brightly and uniformly lit numbers, responsive touchscreen...." Read more

"...Kwikset is wife approved for style and size.-Nice neutral stealth black color, plus touchscreen blends in to lock housing until you tap..." Read more

318 customers mention159 positive159 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the lock. Some mention that it works perfectly, works well with HomeKit, and the app works nicely. However, others say that it continually fails to update the firmware, it will randomly stop working, and is very unreliable.

"...I will say towards that decision, the Kwikset SmartKey works very well for easy rekeying and it is also reviewed highly for security...." Read more

"...Alas, a couple hours later screen stopped working in that was even slower to respond to touches and everytime I entered password it would show an X...." Read more

"...So the Kwikset Premis App is working consistently for me *now*. I have no logical explanation for why everything works perfectly now...." Read more

"...the process starts and the lock tries a couple of things, but it is never successful...." Read more

291 customers mention186 positive105 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the lock. Some mention that the Bluetooth works great and makes programming the lock worth it, while others say that it worked well enough for 2 years and now has become very unreliable. The Smartkey system makes rekeying the lock easy, while other customers say that the lock is becoming intermittently unreachable via the Kwikset app and the Apple. The auto lock stops working when batteries are low, and the lock operation is intermittent with Siri and the app.

"...At is most basic level I find it to be a sturdy deadbolt and I was able to easily rekey the lock so I can use the Premis with an existing KW1 key...." Read more

"...The value of this features is that it prevents uneven wear with long term use of the same combination and it prevents soiled hands from leaving an..." Read more

"......" Read more

"...No need to use the Kwikset Premis app anymore. Unlocking and locking from Favorites is instantaneous and no need to wait the 7 seconds for the app..." Read more

267 customers mention167 positive100 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the lock. Some mention it was very easy to install as it fit all the existing holes and cutouts, and the lock was fairly simple. However, others say that the installation documentation requires some scrolling on a phone if you don't let the app walk you through, there is a lack of knowledgeable support, and there is no mention of the installation manual or the Kwikset app on the instructions that come. The bottom of the unit is impossible to access if your have a doorknob, and a battery is tough to get.

"...Another example is my Nest. Again, seamlessly integrated and can adjust very easily anywhere...." Read more

"The installation is not that bad, but then you get to this part called "Door Handling Process," and this is where everything goes sideways...." Read more

"...there is no mention of the installation manual or the Kwikset app on the instructions that come with the box...." Read more

"...Installation of the hardware itself I found to be quite easy. I have a lot of experience with technology, but not so much around the house...." Read more

96 customers mention31 positive65 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the lock. Some mention that they have no issues connecting with HomeKit, setting codes, and the Bluetooth works great. Others say that the Bluetooth to hub connection is pretty bad, and frequently stopped working.

"...The Bluetooth Feature for me is completely useless, let alone spending more money to get the Wi-Fi version...." Read more

"...Compared to the August I'm replacing with this device, the keypad works instantly (since it's all one unit) rather than having to wait for the..." Read more

"...I wanted to drop a star because the front lock seems to loose connection on a regular basis and today I've been trying to update the firmware and..." Read more

"...And then, finally, you will also realize that the device is Bluetooth, so unless your hub is quite close to the lock, you won't be able to see the..." Read more

102 customers mention19 positive83 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the lock. They say it drains its battery in about two months, even when it's never used. They also say it consumes more battery than other models. Customers also mention that the lock runs continuously for hours until the batteries die. They recommend that the product be improved to fix the battery issue and add tactile feedback when entering the codes.

"...I am keeping an eye out for the battery drain issue I've read about time and time again. I've had the lock in place for 4 days now and it's at 90%...." Read more

"...of complaints in regards to it working very intermittently, and poor battery life, especially on the keypad accessory which we would require...." Read more

"...will just freeze with the keys lit and stop working, batteries lasted a lot less than promised), so I'll update this review with more use...." Read more

"...Troubleshooting - Fast Battery DrainAll 3 locks I purchased, I used the new batteries that came with them...." Read more

60 customers mention4 positive56 negative

Customers find the touch screen of the lock unresponsive at times, hit or miss, and temperamental. They say it doesn't wake up easily and makes using the touchpad a complete chore. Customers also mention that the touch pad registers the first few touches, then misses one, and that it takes a multi-finger press or a long press to wake it up.

"...when you get close, this one you not only have to tap, you have to touch several times...." Read more

"...Not very confidence inspiring.-Occasionally the touch screen is temperamental, mainly when waking up and when tapping numbers in quick..." Read more

"...The other half the time it is still pretty fickle. It will register my first few touches, then miss one, and then I have to start over because I put..." Read more

"...This is very inconvenient and makes using the touchpad a complete chore...." Read more

52 customers mention11 positive41 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the lock. They mention that it is not worth the money, headaches, or headaches. They also say that the lock has become a very expensive dumb lock. Customers also say the lock is janky, feels cheap, and has a dumb design flaw.

"...-Expensive...." Read more

"...Basically, at this point this “smart” lock has become a very expensive dumb lock: the keypad still works, and you can use your app to open and..." Read more

"...It will function as a normal keyed deadbolt. Just a very expensive keyed deadbolt...." Read more

"...(long) to read up and troubleshoot, you will have a solid, good lock for a value price. Looks good. It is loud." Read more

Better than the Other Products on the Market but still a Ways to Go for True Seamless Integration
4 Stars
Better than the Other Products on the Market but still a Ways to Go for True Seamless Integration
*Updates on Homekit Functionality at the End of the Review*Original Review:I will flesh out my review as time goes by.Purpose of PurchaseTo make life easier for my wife. Also, I am traveling soon for business, so I wanted to make sure she had absolute ease of access if needed.InstallationI opened the box a while ago but when it came time for installation, someone threw away the Quickstart Card already and I couldn't find any instructions laying around. Luckily, you can figure out the installation by looking at the picture. I had to repeat a step or two to make sure I used all the screws. Later, after I installed the app, only then did I see the instructions are PDF only and through the APP!*IMPORTANT* - the "Handing Process"I initially thought this product was a hunk of junk because the bolt didn't even work smoothly when operating the bolt manually. And when I used the APP it wouldn't close and would get jammed. Because as stated above I didn't have instructions at the time of installation, I didn't know about the "Handing Process". Luckily, you can reset the "Handing Process" where the lock figures out its orientation. Following the online FAQ to reset the "Handing Process" didn't work for me. I called Tech Support and they gave me a different set of directions (odd) which worked.Note to Owners with Double-DoorsSo if you have a Double-Door Design with the Handle Grip, just be cognizant of replacing everything with matching hardware. And there will be a hole you need to cover on the bottom. I'm no hardware expert, but I went to Home Depot and used a Cabinet Door Knob to cover the hole and I had some existing Door Handle sets lying around for the rest. Maybe there is a more elegant solution but just something to keep in mind if you have Double Doors. Again, as I didn't have a lot of time, I ended up having to purchase a Defiant Bolt set (because it was the cheapest at Home Depot) just to cover the top hole. They didn't have any Door Hole Covers in Bronze at the Home Depot or Dummy Bolt Sets. I'm sure there is availability online, but will look into it when I am back in town.HomekitI have an Apple TV 4th Gen and an iPad 3 that I can use as a dedicated Homekit Hub. The iPad 3 unfortunately does not support iOS10 so that was out of the equation. I enabled the necessary settings on the Apple TV to make it a "hub". Now I can remotely lock and unlock the Kwikset as long as I have internet access. It is a bit unreliable though--understandably so as my Apple TV is located quite some distance from the Front Door.Access for Other Family MembersSo from the Kwikset Premis APP, you can invite other users to access the Lock through Homekit. I invited my wife. She accepted and the device appeared on her phone but she couldn't unlock the door. Since I am leaving soon, I will just assume this is user error until I can dedicate some time to troubleshoot. I really wish you can just pair multiple users (with their own Apple ID and Keychain set) to the Kwikset Premis. Unfortunately, as it is now, once I have paired the device with my AppleID, I have to share the Homekit with others, and as above stated, I can't get it to work currently.So for now, I just created a User and Code for my wife to punch-in on the Keypad.Interim VerdictThere are a lot of "Smart-Home" devices out there. For me, they are supposed to be seamless/fully integrated and actually make my life more convenient to be a 5-star rating. For example, almost every room in my house has a Lutron Dimmer controlled by the Lutron Smart Bridge. That is a seamlessly integrated Smart-Home Smart device: I can turn lights on and off very easily in less than 5 seconds from my phone without any fiddling or waiting. Another example is my Nest. Again, seamlessly integrated and can adjust very easily anywhere. On the other hand, I have an Anova Bluetooth Sous-Vide device. The Bluetooth Feature for me is completely useless, let alone spending more money to get the Wi-Fi version. The APP is just a glorified timer with a GUI. It is much faster and more convenient for me to set the temperature and use my phone's Clock App as a timer manually. The same can be said for this Kwikset Premis. Rather than fiddling with the APP, which takes a long time to load and sync, for now, I just set different codes for different users and they just punch it in to open the Front Door. To that effect, at least, it works very well. I can also set unique codes for the maid and delete them later.If I come back and can't get the Homekit working on my wife's phone, I will just use the APP for Device Maintenance and User Management and rely solely on the Keypad.Update 2/7/2017I am still overseas traveling. Every time my wife unlocks or locks the door, I get a notification on my phone. I can consistently unlock and lock my Premis remotely overseas. My Apple TV 4th Gen is upstairs and at a minimum 30 feet above and away from the Front Door. So the Kwikset Premis App is working consistently for me *now*. I have no logical explanation for why everything works perfectly now. My wife is technically clueless and I am obviously several thousand miles away. "Some settling occurred."The time it takes for the Kwikset Premis App to load, sync, and update status is, on average, 7 seconds. The time it takes for the Nest App to load, sync, and update current temperature settings, is also 7 seconds, although after the initial load, each consequent load within a reasonable time thereafter, is around 2 seconds. So it's comparable now. If the Kwikset Premis turns out to be a consistent performer in a 12 month period, I will upgrade my rating.Update 2/12/2017I am back home now. I got Homekit fully functional for me and my wife. No need to use the Kwikset Premis app anymore. Unlocking and locking from Favorites is instantaneous and no need to wait the 7 seconds for the app to load and sync.Update 2/20/2017First Firmware Update. Battery is already at 90% in a short four week period. Shorter than expected but not terrible I guess. Hopefully this firmware update really does address the battery life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
1 Year update: Since my original purchase I’ve added 2 more locks and will add 1 more shortly (rental units). There are 2 features I think are must haves: 1) 3 modes of entry (key, keypad, and HomeKit to provide failsafes, 2) ability to re-key lock as old tenants leave and new ones come in. I do use these on the back doors as daily constant use will quickly drain the battery. My only concern is that Kwiset’s reluctance to update the app will render the product useless for HomeKit use.

1 month update: Hit the 1 month mark on 8/24. On the 2.5 week mark the Premis app battery indicator was at 70%. Also noticed that the Home app and Premis app were very slow in updating the status of the lock. Right before the release of iOS 12 public beta 6 i was having an issue where the lock was not being recognized and i had got do a factory reset on 2 different occasions. After downloading public beta 6 the Home app/Premis app/Premis lock have been working exactly as it’s supposed to. The status updates on the Home/Premis apps take less than 3 seconds and excessive battery drain does not seem to be issue. I was averaging more than 10% drain per week for the first 2.5 weeks, and in the 2.5 weeks since i upgraded to public beta 6 update the battery indicator has not moved past 70%. Overall very satisfied and I ended up purchasing a second Premis lock (for the main entrance). This will be a good test for durability as the main entrance is used by the individuals on my unit and 2 additional units of tenants. Rating changed to 5 stars.

Haven't written a review in a while but figured I'd write one for this product as my experience with the Premis seems to be a little different than what I've read from other reviewers. I purchased the product via the Amazon Warehouse to save a few bucks. The lock came in its original packaging and everything was included. Even the screws were in their own individual, unbroken packaging. Not sure how that's possible for something that's used but THANK YOU Amazon Warehouse for making it happen.

Installation of the lock was fairly straightforward and I didn't need to do any drilling. Pairing the lock with the Kwikset app was the part that took by far the longest. Kwikset is not a fault. I didn't realize that since someone else had previously paired this lock with an app I needed to do a factory reset. Once I did the reset the Kwikset app recognized the lock immediately. Pairing with Apple's Home app was a breeze.

I view the Kwikset Premis as a first generation product and as such I've come to expect that they will be a little glitchy. And a further wrench is thrown into the equation when it's a third party product designed to integrate into Apple's ecosystem. With that being said the Kwikset Premis does everything I expected it to. At is most basic level I find it to be a sturdy deadbolt and I was able to easily rekey the lock so I can use the Premis with an existing KW1 key. Per the instructions touching the screen for a second or so will activate it and from there I can type in my code to open it, or hit the lock button to close it. HomeKit/Siri integration is where it gets fun. Via the Home app, or Siri, I can check the status of the lock and open or close it. It's kinda cool to be able say "Hey Siri, is the front door closed?" or "Hey Siri, can you open the front door?" I've even asked Siri to lock the door about 1/2 mile down the road from home as I forgot to do it as I left.

I commend Kwikset's engineers and designers for the work they put in creating a product that moves the deadbolt into the 21st century but also keeps it within the easy use and installation of a traditional deadbolt. However, I docked the Premis a star for 2 reasons: 1) the back housing needs to be removed in order to replace the batteries. 3 screws hold the housing in place, one of which is underneath the housing. Seems like the engineers forgot that the door handle would be there making the removal of this screw a major pain. 2) there is no mention of the installation manual or the Kwikset app on the instructions that come with the box. You an easily find the manual online and it's also located within the Kwikset app but a simple "Download the Kwikset app from the Apple Store for installation instructions and to get started" would have been an easy time saver.

I am keeping an eye out for the battery drain issue I've read about time and time again. I've had the lock in place for 4 days now and it's at 90%. Not sure if that's good or bad. Kwikset claims up to 6 months before battery replacement is needed and I've read some people saying weeks. I'm shooting for the 3 month mark. I'll keep you guys posted.

Overall, not a perfect product (as no 1st gen product ever is) but I'm happy. So far, so good!

P.s. I've attached some pics. Pardon the color on the door. Removing the paint and staining it dark brown is on my list of summertime projects :-)
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Reviewed in Mexico on September 26, 2019
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JOSE GONZALEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Reviewed in Mexico on September 26, 2019
Muy fácil de usar se acabo el problema de llaves extraviadas, la instalación relativamente sencilla, 2 semanas desde su instalación y funciona perfecto
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PBT
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2017
Arthur
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
Reviewed in Australia on February 5, 2023
DoC
1.0 out of 5 stars So far it's fine, but only been 1 week
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2019
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