Kwikset® Announces Availability of SmartCode® with Home Connect™ Technology at CEDIA Expo 2009, Booth No. 6135

-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Kwikset:

WHAT:		Kwikset^®, an innovation leader in the residential door hardware industry, will announce the availability of its highly-anticipated remote access control solution – SmartCode^® with Home Connect™ Technology at the 2009 CEDIA Expo. Developed for interoperability with home automation and security systems, this innovation can communicate wirelessly with other devices in the home and deliver a variety of access control options for the utmost in residential security.

WHY:		Unlike any other product available today, Kwikset’s SmartCode with Home Connect Technology is a keyless entry electronic lock with a motorized deadbolt, enabling homeowners to lock or unlock doors via remote control, cell phone, security system touch panel and/or a secure Internet connection. This is an advancement over other competitive offerings that still require a person to manually turn the bolt to lock or unlock the door.

WHEN:		Sept. 10-13, 2009

WHERE:		Booth No. 6135, Building B
		CEDIA Expo 2009 Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta

		Press kit materials available online at http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/Black&DeckerCedia09

WHO:		Dave Albert, vice president, Business Development, Black and Decker Hardware and Home Improvement, as well as other product managers will be on-site and available for interview.

VISUALS:		A full demonstration of Kwikset’s SmartCode with Home Connect Technology will be available. Booth attendees will get a first-hand look of this revolutionary innovation, which can communicate wirelessly with other devices in the home and deliver a variety of access control options. This lock will also allow you to check door lock status, automatically arm and disarm your security system, and initiate customized scenes upon entrance and exit.