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Kwikset · 9800 WIFI THRD TSCR

Halo Select Touchscreen Wi-Fi and Matter Smart Lock

A replacement deadbolt with touchscreen codes, SmartKey cylinder, door sensor and a commissioning choice between Kwikset Wi-Fi features and Matter over Thread
Market statusCurrent keyed Wi-Fi or Matter-over-Thread deadboltChecked Aug 17
Reference price$279 current U.S. retail referenceCurrent exact Halo Select lock-only market reference before retailer promotion
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported8 publishers · 2 independent
Next full checkAug 24, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy

Confirm the door, lock, credentials and handoff plan

The retained hardware reference is $279 current U.S. retail reference. Confirm exact lock body, door and strike fit, backset, thickness, handing, keyway, local and emergency entry, batteries, hub or bridge, account, privacy, guest removal, warranty, landlord or HOA permission and return terms before payment.

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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$279 current U.S. retail reference

Recheck the exact U.S. SKU, hardware version, included keys, keypad, hub or bridge, batteries, trim, seller, promotion, tax, installation and return terms before paying.

Refresh due soonDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

Flexible Wi-Fi or Matter deadbolt
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Exact access paths

Halo Select supports up to 250 codes, touchscreen, Kwikset app, geofence auto-unlock, physical SmartKey key and interior thumbturn; it does not support Apple home key
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Door and lock-body fit

Published fit is 1-3/8- to 1-3/4-inch doors, adjustable backset and 2-1/8-inch cross bore; retain exact traditional, contemporary or soft-modern mechanism and do not count trim as another product
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Documented grade boundary

Kwikset publishes residential BHMA AAA and a 20-minute UL time rating for the exact Halo Select configuration; neither label approves a fire-door alteration or the surrounding door assembly
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Ecosystem, hub and bridge

Wi-Fi mode uses Kwikset cloud features without a hub; Matter mode needs a Thread border router and controller and omits some Kwikset features. Apple Home compatibility is not Apple home key
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Battery and emergency access

Four AA batteries and two physical SmartKey keys are included; battery life changes by Wi-Fi versus Thread mode, signal and motor effort, and the key is the retained dead-battery path
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Account, privacy and transfer

Kwikset app supports codes, event history, door state and geofence features in Wi-Fi mode; Matter controllers expose their own users and automations, so commissioning mode and revocation must be recorded
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Auto-lock, sensor and offline behavior

Key, PIN and thumbturn remain local; Thread can provide local platform control through a working fabric, while Wi-Fi remote features need cloud service. The door sensor detects position but does not overcome bolt binding
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Weather and interior boundary

The touchscreen is described as UV, water and humidity resistant while the interior assembly remains indoors; confirm the full temperature and exposure limits in the exact guide
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Installation, permission and egress

Install only on a door and lock function approved for that opening. Preserve readily openable interior egress, confirm fire-door and accessibility requirements, and obtain landlord, HOA, insurer, permit or locally adopted code approval where applicable; this record is not a code determination.
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Support and warranty

Use Kwikset's exact installation and support record and verify current electronics, mechanical, finish and SmartKey warranty terms with the authorized seller
Checked 6 days agoDirect source2 evidence items

Outcome boundary

No lock, grade, biometric, key, keypad, app, encryption, hub, alarm, sensor, review or owner report guarantees entry when needed, exclusion of an unauthorized person, burglary prevention, fire safety, privacy, uptime, battery life, weather survival, door compatibility, code compliance or insurance acceptance.
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis6 evidence items

Current verdict

The flexible Matter-or-Wi-Fi path

Halo Select is a strong cross-platform choice when the household will choose and document either the richer Kwikset Wi-Fi path or the more local Matter-over-Thread path.

Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis10 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the Halo Select Touchscreen Wi-Fi and Matter Smart Lock is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01ownership

Schlage

Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt

$329 current U.S. MSRP
Best fit
Established keyed Apple home key deadbolt
Tradeoff
Encode Plus is BE499WB, not the visually similar BE489 Encode or BE889 Sense Pro; trim and finish do not create new mechanisms, but the exact keyway and connected feature set do
Open the source
02ownership

TP-Link Tapo

DL110 Smart Wi-Fi Door Lock

$149.99 current U.S. direct sale price
Best fit
High-value rechargeable fingerprint deadbolt
Tradeoff
DL110 is the fingerprint model with removable battery and doorbell, not the lower DL100 keypad lock or newer palm-recognition DL130; exact hardware version remains material
Open the source
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What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current exact lock, door and access evidence retained

    Halo Select Touchscreen Wi-Fi and Matter Smart Lock was checked against manufacturer identity and price, official installation support, exact grade boundaries, independent use, bounded owner evidence, privacy transfer and residential egress limits.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $279 current U.S. retail reference

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion is retained as a commissioning and handoff checklist for Halo Select Touchscreen Wi-Fi and Matter Smart Lock, especially wi-fi-versus-matter setup, factory resets, door sensor alignment, smartkey retention, battery life and missing features by mode, not as a security or reliability score.

Reports span different lock bodies, doors, strikes, handing, keys, batteries, weather, networks, hubs, accounts, firmware and access policies. They cannot establish biometric accuracy, authorized access, burglary prevention, privacy, uptime, battery life, compatibility, code compliance or failure rates.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

Wi-Fi-versus-Matter setup, factory resets, door sensor alignment, SmartKey retention, battery life and missing features by mode

Owners report both successful use and setup or support problems involving wi-fi-versus-matter setup, factory resets, door sensor alignment, smartkey retention, battery life and missing features by mode.

Turn those reports into exact-door installation, outage, low-battery, guest-revocation, emergency-entry, privacy-reset and return-window tests before relying on the lock.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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Halo Select Touchscreen Wi-Fi and Matter Smart Lock current manufacturer recordKwikset · identity

Kwikset identifies exact 9800 WIFI THRD TSCR as a replacement deadbolt with touchscreen codes, SmartKey cylinder, door sensor and a commissioning choice between Kwikset Wi-Fi features and Matter over Thread. Halo Select 9800 does not include Apple home key; the newer 9801 Halo Select Plus does, and the two connectivity modes expose different feature sets rather than one additive superset

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Halo Select Touchscreen Wi-Fi and Matter Smart Lock current U.S. priceKwikset · price

Current exact Halo Select lock-only market reference before retailer promotion. The retained amount excludes accessories, subscriptions, installation and site-specific door work unless named.

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Halo Select Touchscreen Wi-Fi and Matter Smart Lock installation, operation and service supportKwikset · specification

Published fit is 1-3/8- to 1-3/4-inch doors, adjustable backset and 2-1/8-inch cross bore; retain exact traditional, contemporary or soft-modern mechanism and do not count trim as another product Halo Select supports up to 250 codes, touchscreen, Kwikset app, geofence auto-unlock, physical SmartKey key and interior thumbturn; it does not support Apple home key Four AA batteries and two physical SmartKey keys are included; battery life changes by Wi-Fi versus Thread mode, signal and motor effort, and the key is the retained dead-battery path Use Kwikset's exact installation and support record and verify current electronics, mechanical, finish and SmartKey warranty terms with the authorized seller

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Open Kwikset
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Residential lockset certification and grading boundaryBuilders Hardware Manufacturers Association · specification

BHMA identifies A156.39 residential lockset tests and its certification directory. Product-specific certification must be retained under the exact standard; grade labels do not certify the door, frame or site.

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Open Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association
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Residential means-of-egress door boundaryInternational Code Council · specification

The cited residential-code edition requires the egress door to be readily openable from inside without a key or special knowledge or effort. Locally adopted editions and a door's actual role must be confirmed by the responsible authority.

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Open International Code Council
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Buying or selling a smart homeFederal Trade Commission · specification

FTC consumer guidance tells owners to inventory connected devices, remove administrative access and personal data, factory-reset devices, review privacy and support, and let a new owner establish fresh accounts and codes.

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Kwikset Halo Select reviewPCWorld · specification

Independent exact-model use examines installation, Wi-Fi-versus-Matter setup, factory resets, door sensor alignment, SmartKey retention, battery life and missing features by mode, access methods and daily operation under the reviewer's door, network and firmware. One sample cannot establish burglary resistance, biometric, uptime, battery, privacy, weather or failure rates.

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Halo Select Touchscreen Wi-Fi and Matter Smart Lock current owner discussionsSmart-lock owners · consensus

Self-selected owners discuss Wi-Fi-versus-Matter setup, factory resets, door sensor alignment, SmartKey retention, battery life and missing features by mode. Reports span different doors, strikes, weather, networks, batteries, hubs, accounts and firmware and cannot establish access, security, privacy, reliability or failure rates.

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Open Smart-lock owners
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Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt comparison alternativeSchlage · alternative

Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt represents the established keyed apple home key deadbolt branch at $329 current U.S. MSRP.

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manufacturer
Content hash
6f568a98c95a55a9
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Open Schlage
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DL110 Smart Wi-Fi Door Lock comparison alternativeTP-Link Tapo · alternative

DL110 Smart Wi-Fi Door Lock represents the high-value rechargeable fingerprint deadbolt branch at $149.99 current U.S. direct sale price.

Source type
manufacturer
Content hash
56785228ad57c513
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store excerpt
Open TP-Link Tapo

Manufacturer identity and current U.S. price, exact-model installation or support material, independent editorial use and bounded owner evidence were checked on August 17, 2026. This desk covers current, complete residential retrofit and replacement smart deadbolts and lever locks with recognizable U.S. support. It excludes hotel and commercial access controllers, electric strikes, padlocks, lockboxes, marketplace-only devices, handleset bundles and cosmetic trims counted as separate systems. Retain the exact lock body, cylinder or keyway, tailpiece, latch or deadbolt, backset, bore, door thickness, handing, strike, weather boundary and interior egress operation. ANSI, BHMA, UL, IP and temperature claims are retained only when product-specific and do not certify the door, frame, installation or site. Retain the exact keypad, fingerprint, face, palm, NFC, Apple home key, Aliro, app, key and emergency-power paths; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Matter, Thread, Z-Wave and Zigbee are not interchangeable, and a controller, border router, bridge or hub may be required. Accounts, cloud services, guest access, activity logs, voice unlock, biometrics, privacy, factory reset and ownership transfer need explicit administration. A lock or auto-lock setting cannot confirm the door is shut or the bolt is fully thrown. Preserve free interior egress and obtain landlord, HOA, insurer, fire-door, accessibility and locally adopted code approval where applicable. No certification, specification, review, biometric, encryption claim, lock, alarm, sensor or owner report guarantees access, burglary prevention, fire safety, privacy, uptime, battery life, weather survival, compatibility or insurance acceptance. Keep an independently usable entry plan, follow the exact manual, and correct binding, damage, overheating, water intrusion or unreliable operation before continued use.

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