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Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock vs Wyze Palm Lock

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Key differences between Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock and Wyze Palm Lock

A summary of selected recorded differences between these door locks. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock — No; Wyze Palm Lock — Yes.
Anti Peep Password (features): Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock — No (No random-digit SecureScreen entry, the keypad uses a fingerprint-resistant matte coating instead); Wyze Palm Lock — Yes.
Apple Home (integrations): Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock — Yes (Via Matter, Apple Home is a certified Matter controller); Wyze Palm Lock — No.
Matter (integrations): Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock — Yes (Matter over Thread, built into the lock and commissioned through a Thread border router); Wyze Palm Lock — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Thread (connectivity): Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock — Thread Border Router required; Wyze Palm Lock — No.
Backup Battery (power): Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock — No (No emergency power terminal, the physical key is the backup when the batteries die); Wyze Palm Lock — Secondary battery + USB-C emergency port.
Battery Life (power): Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock — 12 months; Wyze Palm Lock — 6 months.
Battery Type (power): Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock — 4x AA; Wyze Palm Lock — Built-in.

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Option 1 · Kwikset

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Wyze

Wyze Palm Lock

Last updated October 2026

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What the catalog tells us

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Apple Home

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart LockYes
Wyze Palm LockNo

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Matter

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart LockYes
Wyze Palm LockNo

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Battery Life

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock12 months
Wyze Palm Lock6 months

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Alerts

Door Lock Unlock

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Lock and unlock notifications and the full history in the Kwikset app
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes

Low Battery Alert

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Low battery icon and warning tone at 20% and 10%, plus an alert in the app
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes

Multiple Unlocking Failure Alert

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
The keypad locks out after repeated invalid attempts and reports the attempt in the app
Wyze Palm Lock: Not recorded

Tamper Proof Alert

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Real-time alerts for invalid code attempts at the lock
Wyze Palm Lock: Not recorded

Automatic Lock

After Door Closed

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Auto-Lock relocks the deadbolt after a delay you set
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Built-in gyroscope detects the door closing and locks automatically

Away

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Geolocation

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Hands-free auto unlock uses Bluetooth and geofencing to unlock as you approach
Wyze Palm Lock: Not recorded

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Bluetooth

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Bluetooth for setup, access code management and local control from the Kwikset app
Wyze Palm Lock: Not recorded

Other

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Thread

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Thread Border Router required
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Z Wave

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Zigbee

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Features

Anti Peep Password

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Catalog note
No random-digit SecureScreen entry, the keypad uses a fingerprint-resistant matte coating instead
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes

Doorbell

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Emergency Fingerprint

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

One Time Password

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Temporary codes that can be shared with guests
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes
Catalog note
One-time guest codes

Periodic Password

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Scheduled codes limited by date range or by weekday and time
Wyze Palm Lock: Not recorded

Integrations

Alexa

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Amazon Alexa via Matter, no hub beyond a Thread border router
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes

Apple Home

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter, Apple Home is a certified Matter controller
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Google Home

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Google Home via Matter, no hub beyond a Thread border router
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes

Home Assistant

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter, Home Assistant is a certified Matter controller
Wyze Palm Lock: Not recorded

Matter

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Matter over Thread, built into the lock and commissioned through a Thread border router
Wyze Palm Lock: No

SmartThings

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter, SmartThings Hub v2/v3 and the Station are certified Matter controllers
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Lock System

Apple Home Key

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Catalog note
No Apple home key, which arrived with the Halo Select Plus
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Bluetooth

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Lock and unlock from the app with the phone within Bluetooth range
Wyze Palm Lock: Not recorded

Face Recognition

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Fingerprint

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Nfc Tag

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Passcode

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Up to 250 access codes on a backlit touchpad
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Illuminated anti-peep keypad, up to 50 codes

Physical Key

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Two SmartKey keys included, and the cylinder can be re-keyed in seconds
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Mechanical key backup

Remote

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Lock and unlock from anywhere through a Matter platform and its Thread border router; without one the Kwikset app controls the lock over Bluetooth only
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Built-in Wi-Fi, manage via the Wyze app

Power

Backup Battery

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Catalog note
No emergency power terminal, the physical key is the backup when the batteries die
Wyze Palm Lock: Secondary battery + USB-C emergency port

Battery Life

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: 12 months
Wyze Palm Lock: 6 months

Battery Type

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: 4x AA
Wyze Palm Lock: Built-in

Sensors

Open Close

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Catalog note
No door position sensor, the app reports the deadbolt state and not whether the door is open
Wyze Palm Lock: Not recorded

Video

2k Video

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Customizable Area

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Hd Video

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Internal Storage

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

microSD card slot

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Motion Detection

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: Yes
Catalog note
Millimeter wave radar presence detection for battery saving

Night Vision

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: No
Wyze Palm Lock: No

Range Of Detection

Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock: Not applicable / unspecified
Wyze Palm Lock: Not recorded

Specifications for Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock versus Wyze Palm Lock
Specification	Kwikset Aura Reach Smart Lock	Wyze Palm Lock
Alerts
Door Lock Unlock	Yes Catalog note Lock and unlock notifications and the full history in the Kwikset app	Yes
Low Battery Alert	Yes Catalog note Low battery icon and warning tone at 20% and 10%, plus an alert in the app	Yes
Multiple Unlocking Failure Alert	Yes Catalog note The keypad locks out after repeated invalid attempts and reports the attempt in the app	Not recorded
Tamper Proof Alert	Yes Catalog note Real-time alerts for invalid code attempts at the lock	Not recorded
Automatic Lock
After Door Closed	Yes Catalog note Auto-Lock relocks the deadbolt after a delay you set	Yes Catalog note Built-in gyroscope detects the door closing and locks automatically
Away	No	No
Geolocation	Yes Catalog note Hands-free auto unlock uses Bluetooth and geofencing to unlock as you approach	Not recorded
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes Catalog note Bluetooth for setup, access code management and local control from the Kwikset app	Not recorded
Other	No	No
Thread	Thread Border Router required	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Anti Peep Password	No Catalog note No random-digit SecureScreen entry, the keypad uses a fingerprint-resistant matte coating instead	Yes
Doorbell	No	No
Emergency Fingerprint	No	No
One Time Password	Yes Catalog note Temporary codes that can be shared with guests	Yes Catalog note One-time guest codes
Periodic Password	Yes Catalog note Scheduled codes limited by date range or by weekday and time	Not recorded
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Amazon Alexa via Matter, no hub beyond a Thread border router	Yes
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter, Apple Home is a certified Matter controller	No
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Google Home via Matter, no hub beyond a Thread border router	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Via Matter, Home Assistant is a certified Matter controller	Not recorded
Matter	Yes Catalog note Matter over Thread, built into the lock and commissioned through a Thread border router	No
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter, SmartThings Hub v2/v3 and the Station are certified Matter controllers	No
Lock System
Apple Home Key	No Catalog note No Apple home key, which arrived with the Halo Select Plus	No
Bluetooth	Yes Catalog note Lock and unlock from the app with the phone within Bluetooth range	Not recorded
Face Recognition	No	No
Fingerprint	No	No
Nfc Tag	No	No
Passcode	Yes Catalog note Up to 250 access codes on a backlit touchpad	Yes Catalog note Illuminated anti-peep keypad, up to 50 codes
Physical Key	Yes Catalog note Two SmartKey keys included, and the cylinder can be re-keyed in seconds	Yes Catalog note Mechanical key backup
Remote	Yes Catalog note Lock and unlock from anywhere through a Matter platform and its Thread border router; without one the Kwikset app controls the lock over Bluetooth only	Yes Catalog note Built-in Wi-Fi, manage via the Wyze app
Power
Backup Battery	No Catalog note No emergency power terminal, the physical key is the backup when the batteries die	Secondary battery + USB-C emergency port
Battery Life	12 months	6 months
Battery Type	4x AA	Built-in
Sensors
Open Close	No Catalog note No door position sensor, the app reports the deadbolt state and not whether the door is open	Not recorded
Video
2k Video	No	No
Customizable Area	No	No
Hd Video	No	No
Internal Storage	No	No
microSD card slot	No	No
Motion Detection	No	Yes Catalog note Millimeter wave radar presence detection for battery saving
Night Vision	No	No
Range Of Detection	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded

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