# Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi vs Kwikset Halo Touch: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi (Ultraloq) and Kwikset Halo Touch (Kwikset) among smart locks. Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi is the cheaper of the two at $179.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi | Kwikset Halo Touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $179.99 | $249 |
| Brand | Ultraloq | Kwikset |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Unlock methods | fingerprint (100 fingerprints, 0.3s recognition), keypad PIN (up to 50 codes), smartphone app (iOS/Android), Apple Watch, auto-unlock (geofence), physical key override | fingerprint (up to 100 fingerprints / 50 users), smartphone app (Kwikset app), voice assistant (Alexa/Google), physical key (SmartKey re-keyable backup) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n built-in, Bluetooth; also available in Z-Wave Plus and Matter over Thread variants | Wi-Fi built-in 2.4GHz (no hub required), Bluetooth |
| Matter | No | No |
| Auto lock | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | 4× AA (alkaline or lithium) | — |
| Finish options | Matte Black, Satin Nickel (inferred from product line; specific finishes not enumerated on page accessed) | Satin Nickel, Matte Black, Venetian Bronze |
| Install type | Replaces existing deadbolt — single-bore 2-1/8" door, DIY 4-screw install | Replaces existing deadbolt — single-bore door, DIY install |

## Key differences

- Unlock methods: Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi fingerprint (100 fingerprints, 0.3s recognition), keypad PIN (up to 50 codes), smartphone app (iOS/Android), Apple Watch, auto-unlock (geofence), physical key override vs Kwikset Halo Touch fingerprint (up to 100 fingerprints / 50 users), smartphone app (Kwikset app), voice assistant (Alexa/Google), physical key (SmartKey re-keyable backup)
- Connectivity: Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n built-in, Bluetooth; also available in Z-Wave Plus and Matter over Thread variants vs Kwikset Halo Touch Wi-Fi built-in 2.4GHz (no hub required), Bluetooth
- Finish options: Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Matte Black, Satin Nickel (inferred from product line; specific finishes not enumerated on page accessed) vs Kwikset Halo Touch Satin Nickel, Matte Black, Venetian Bronze
- Install type: Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Replaces existing deadbolt — single-bore 2-1/8" door, DIY 4-screw install vs Kwikset Halo Touch Replaces existing deadbolt — single-bore door, DIY install

## What reviewers say

**Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi** — Two hands-on testers reviewed this exact model: TechHive (Christopher Null) and Reviewed/USA Today (Rick Broida). Both praise the fingerprint reader, easy installation, multiple entry methods, and built-in Wi-Fi that needs no separate bridge. Both flag the strict 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi with no dual-band support. They split on Wi-Fi setup reliability: TechHive called the built-in Wi-Fi 'half-baked' after it refused to join a mesh network, while Reviewed's app connected in seconds. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi: https://www.u-tec.com/products/ultraloq-u-bolt-pro-wifi (u-tec.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Kwikset Halo Touch: https://www.kwikset.com/halo-touch (kwikset.com, verified 2026-07-10)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-locks/ultraloq-u-bolt-pro-wifi-vs-kwikset-halo-touch/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi ($179.99) vs Kwikset Halo Touch ($249) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-locks/ultraloq-u-bolt-pro-wifi-vs-kwikset-halo-touch/
License: CC BY 4.0.
