Smart Locks / Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) vs Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) vs Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2)
Real Wi-Fi and a fast fingerprint reader for $80 — the ecosystem is the compromise.
Wins overall by 0.1 points
Quick Verdict
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) wins by 0.1 points, which is not enough to settle it. Wi-Fi and Thread in one lock — but choosing Matter costs you code management. Pick on the specs that matter to you, not the overall score.
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) and Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) are both closely matched smart Lock models, and the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) is $179 cheaper than the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) ($79.98 vs $259). On Smart Home Support, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads (6.5 vs 3.5/10) — matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each. On Value, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) leads (9.5 vs 7.0/10) — security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately. On Security, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads (7.5 vs 5.5/10) — published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door. Overall, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) scores 7.1/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.0/10 for the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR), though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) | Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.98 | $259.00 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Lock Type | Full deadbolt replacement | Full deadbolt replacement |
| ANSI/BHMA Grade | Listed as BHMA Grade 2 on retail listings; Wyze does not publish a certification number or ANSI standard reference | BHMA Grade AAA (Kwikset's published claim), plus a UL 20-minute fire rating. Kwikset publishes the three-letter AAA grade rather than the A156.36 numeric grade |
| Keeps Existing Keyway | No — the exterior cylinder and keys are replaced | No — but the SmartKey cylinder can be re-keyed by the owner to match an existing key |
| Smart Radio | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built into the lock. No Matter, no Thread, no Z-Wave | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Matter over Thread both built in, plus Bluetooth |
| Hub or Bridge Required | No — the Wi-Fi radio is in the lock itself | No hub for Wi-Fi mode. Matter mode needs a Thread border router |
| Apple Home Key | No | No — Apple Home Key is only on the dearer Halo Select Plus |
| UWB Hands-Free Unlock | No | No |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint, up to 50 prints stored on the lock | None — touchscreen keypad only |
| Battery Type | 8 x AA alkaline (included) | 4 x AA alkaline (included) |
| Claimed Battery Life (months) | 8 | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Backup Power & Key Override | Physical key cylinder plus a USB-C emergency power port on the exterior | SmartKey physical cylinder, owner re-keyable; Kwikset does not publish an emergency power contact |
| Door Thickness / Backset | Standard US single-cylinder deadbolt prep; Wyze does not publish a door-thickness or backset range | Doors 1-3/8 in to 1-3/4 in thick, adjustable 2-3/8 in or 2-3/4 in backset, 2-1/8 in cross bore |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Matte Black | Satin Nickel, Matte Black |
Category Scores
Security
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 5.5 — a 2.0-point margin on published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Fail-Safe Access
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on what happens when the battery dies, the Wi-Fi drops or the app is down — physical key, emergency power contact and offline codes. The spec buyers most often discover too late. If that is what you are buying for, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Connectivity
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 6.0 — a 2.0-point margin on which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Home Support
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 3.5 — a 3.0-point margin on matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Entry Methods
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.5 — a 1.5-point margin on keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock. If that is what you are buying for, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery Life
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 6.0 — a 2.0-point margin on real-world runtime, cell cost and how much recharging or replacing it demands. If that is what you are buying for, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Installation & Fit
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-point margin on DIY difficulty, retrofit versus full replacement, and door thickness, backset and bore limits. If that is what you are buying for, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 7.0 — a 2.5-point margin on security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately. If that is what you are buying for, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) if…
- • Value matters most to you — the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) scores 9.5/10 here (security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately).
- • Battery Life matters most to you — the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) scores 8.0/10 here (real-world runtime, cell cost and how much recharging or replacing it demands).
- • You want to spend less — it's $179 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is fingerprint.
Choose the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) if…
- • Smart Home Support matters most to you — the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 6.5/10 here (matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each).
- • Security matters most to you — the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 7.5/10 here (published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door).
- • Connectivity matters most to you — the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 8.0/10 here (which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included).
- • Your main use case is matter-thread.
Pros & Cons
Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2)
Pros
- +The cheapest lock here with genuine built-in Wi-Fi — no bridge, no hub, no subscription
- +Fingerprint reader is the standout: reviewers report sub-second, weather-tolerant reads
- +Keyed cylinder AND a USB-C emergency contact, which several $300 locks here do not both have
- +IP53-rated and runs 8 months on eight cheap AA cells
Cons
- −No Matter, no Thread, no Apple Home — it lives inside the Wyze app and Alexa/Google, and that is the whole ecosystem
- −The BHMA Grade 2 claim appears only on retail listings; Wyze publishes no certification listing to check it against
- −Eight AA batteries is a lot of dead weight and a lot of cells to buy
- −Wyze's history of app outages and security incidents is a real consideration for a device that guards your front door
Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Pros
- +Genuinely dual-radio: Wi-Fi for hub-free remote access, or Matter-over-Thread if you already run a Thread mesh
- +SmartKey lets you re-key the cylinder to your existing house key in under a minute — no locksmith, no new keyring
- +BHMA Grade AAA and a UL 20-minute fire rating, both published rather than implied
- +One of the few locks here that states its door thickness, backset and bore limits outright
Cons
- −Matter mode is not a free upgrade: Kwikset's own comparison shows access-code add/remove, code scheduling, event history and door-sensor settings are Kwikset-app-over-Wi-Fi features, not Matter ones
- −No Apple Home Key — that is a separate, dearer Halo Select Plus SKU
- −No fingerprint reader at $259 when $200 locks here have one
- −Kwikset publishes no battery-life figure, and its own product reviews are peppered with Wi-Fi pairing and 'door jammed' complaints
Shop by Need
FAQs
Is the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) or Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Smart Home Support, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores higher on Smart Home Support (6.5/10 vs 3.5/10) — matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each.
Which is better for Value, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) scores higher on Value (9.5/10 vs 7.0/10) — security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately.
Which is better for Security, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores higher on Security (7.5/10 vs 5.5/10) — published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door.
Which is better for Connectivity, the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores higher on Connectivity (8.0/10 vs 6.0/10) — which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included.
Is the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) worth the price difference over the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) is the cheaper option at $79.98 versus $259. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Smart Home Support.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) is the better fit if you mainly care about fingerprint. The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) is the better fit for matter-thread.
What's the warranty on the Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) vs the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Wyze Lock Bolt V2 (WLCKB2) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint Matter — $199.99
Premium Option
SwitchBot Lock Pro + Hub Mini (Matter Enabled) bundle — $149.99
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