Kwikset 916 Smartcode Contemporary 916CNT ZW500

Smart Locks / WiFi Capable (uses WiFi or wireless adapter to connect to the internet)

916 Smartcode Contemporary 916CNT ZW500

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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Current Range of Tested Smart Locks

Current Range of Tested Smart Locks

What goes into the Overall Score?

Kick-in as sold

/ 5

Kick-in reinforced

/ 5

Drilling

/ 5

Picking

/ 5

Remote Access

/ 5

Remote Monitoring

/ 5

Security add-ons

/ 5

Ease of setup

/ 5

Other features

/ 5

Ease of remote access

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Connectivity

/ 5

Smart IQ

/ 5

About

The Kwikset 916 Smartcode Contemporary 916CNT ZW500 is part of the Door Locks test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Smart Lock models like the 916 Smartcode Contemporary 916CNT ZW500 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Kick-in as sold: How well it survived increasingly forceful impacts, when installed with included hardware

Kick-in reinforced: How well it survived increasingly forceful impacts, when installed with an aftermarket Box Strike and included hardware

Drilling: How well it stood up to assaults with a drill

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

WiFi

Lock Status

Access Code

Access Notification

Access log

Yes

Auto lock

No

Auto unlock

No

Bluetooth

Forced Entry Alarm

Access Type

Low battery indicator

Voice control

Yes

Tamper alarm

WiFi connection

Requires Additional Hardware

Electronic keys

No

Keyless lock

No

Auto lock/unlock

Geofencing

Price & Shop

Price & Shop