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Adding Your First Aura Lock

Kwikset

Aura Lock Setup

This section is for Aura locks only. For Halo locks, skip to the next section.

Step 1: Tap [+]

Tap the plus icon [+] in the upper right corner of the app.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app home screen with a '+' button in the upper right corner.]

Step 2: Follow On-Screen Directions

Follow the on-screen directions, then tap 'Next' [>] button.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app with navigation buttons '< Back' and 'Next >'.]

Step 3: Follow On-Screen Directions

Follow the on-screen directions, then tap 'Next' [>] button.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app with navigation buttons '< Back' and 'Next >'.]

Step 4: Searching for Lock

The app will begin searching for the lock.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app indicating it is searching for locks in Bluetooth range.]

Step 5: Select Lock for Pairing

When the lock appears in the list, tap on the lock to begin the pairing process.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app listing available locks, with a prompt to tap a lock to begin pairing.]

Step 6: Pairing Confirmation

If pairing is successful, the lock will sound a long beep and the LED will flash blue. If successful, tap 'Yes' to continue.

If unsuccessful, tap 'No, try again' to retry.

If the lock LED flashes Red, this lock may already be in the smartphone's Bluetooth device list. Remove the lock from the device list and try again.

[Screenshot: Prompt asking 'Did your lock light up and make a sound?' with 'Yes' and 'No, try again' options.]

The name may appear as: AURA LOCK: #### or AU: ####.

Step 7: Confirm Bluetooth Pairing

If your phone displays a 'Pairing Request' message, tap 'Pair' to allow the lock to pair with your phone.

Tapping 'Cancel' will prevent the lock from pairing with your smartphone and stop the Add Lock process.

[Screenshot: Bluetooth Pairing Request pop-up for 'SB:9DB8' asking to pair with the iPhone, with 'Yes', 'Cancel', and 'Pair' options.]

Step 8: Update Firmware

Your lock may prompt you to update its firmware. Tap 'Update Now' to update the firmware.

[Screenshot: Prompt to update firmware, listing requirements like smartphone battery at least 20%, lock battery at least 40%, and keeping the phone within 30 feet.]

Step 9: Firmware Download Progress

The firmware download will begin. The green status bar indicates the download progress.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app indicating firmware download progress with a green status bar.]

Step 10: Firmware Update Complete

A message will appear signifying that the firmware was successfully updated. Tap 'Ok' [✔️] to continue.

[Screenshot: 'Firmware Update' pop-up with 'Firmware successfully updated.' and an 'Ok' button.]

To complete the update:

NOTE: The update process may take 7 - 10 minutes.

Step 11: Name Your Lock

Enter a name for your lock. Lock names must be 2 to 20 characters and can include letters and numbers, but cannot include special characters.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app prompting to name the lock, with an example 'Front Door or Back Door'.]

Step 12: Lock Added

Your lock has been successfully added to your Home. Next, you'll need to create the first Access Code to complete the process.

[Screenshot: 'Success' message indicating the lock has been added, with an 'Ok' button.]

Step 13: Create First Access Code

Enter a name for the first Access Code. Enter a 4-8 digit Access Code or tap 'Generate Random Code,' then tap 'Submit' [✔️].

[Screenshot: Kwikset app screen to create an access code, with fields for name, code, and schedule type.]

Access Code names must be 2 to 14 characters, and can include letters and numbers, but cannot include special characters.

Important Information About Access Codes

For more information about Schedule Types, see Code Schedule page on www.kwikset.com.

Halo Lock Setup

This section is for Halo locks only. For Aura locks, return to the previous section.

Step 1: Tap [+]

Tap the plus icon [+] in the upper right corner of the app.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app home screen with a '+' button in the upper right corner.]

Step 2: Follow On-Screen Directions

Follow the on-screen directions, then tap 'Next' [>] button.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app with navigation buttons '< Back' and 'Next >'.]

Step 3: Follow On-Screen Directions

Follow the on-screen directions, then tap 'Next' [>] button.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app with navigation buttons '< Back' and 'Next >'.]

Step 4: Searching for Lock

The app will begin searching for the lock.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app indicating it is searching for locks in Bluetooth range.]

Step 5: Select Lock for Pairing

When the lock appears in the list, tap on the lock to begin the pairing process.

[Screenshot: Kwikset app listing available locks, with a prompt to tap a lock to begin pairing.]

Step 6: Pairing Confirmation

If pairing is successful, the lock will sound a long beep and the LED will flash blue. If successful, tap 'Yes' to continue.

If unsuccessful, tap 'No, try again' to retry.

If the lock LED flashes Red, this lock may already be in the smartphone's Bluetooth device list. Remove the lock from the device list and try again.

[Screenshot: Prompt asking 'Did your lock light up and make a sound?' with 'Yes' and 'No, try again' options.]

The name may appear as: HALO LOCK: #### or HA: ####.