The Smart Key (or SmartKey) is a user-rekeyable wafer lock made by Kwikset and Weiser (Canada). It uses five wafers that interact with a sidebar to provide protection against lockpicking and key bumping.
Kwikset locks have roughly 3,000 different possibility's , the chance of someone having the same key in your area is very slim. Regarding the rekey kits, its usually the same thing as the lock, the first couple keys are probably the same as each other. Most locksmiths wouldn't recommend Kwikset smartkey.
Yes, it is a "unique" key. You don't "cut" a new key, you program the lockset to accept a different key. If you have other "Kwikset" keys laying around, you can use those.
First, check both sides of your key. Some key codes are stamped into the key. If you do not find your key code there, try contacting your contractor (this should be on file with him/her). Lastly, you can take your key to a locksmith to determine the key code (usually a free service).
Kwikset's SmartKey door lock is designed to alleviate the stress and costs that result from having to re-key a door lock. SmartKey's advanced design provides maximum security while requiring minimal time and skill. It sounds simple because it is!
A smart key is a key designed for electronically accessing a corresponding vehicle. Some vehicles come standard with a smart key, while other automobiles offer smart key as an upgrade. Smart keys are becoming more popular with newer models.
A Kwikset SmartKey tool (One should've came with your lock, but if not, you can buy one on Amazon). The new (or rather, old) key that you want to use instead. This must be a Kwikset key, as Kwikset and Schlage keys are totally different from one another (and won't work in each other's locks).
each pin in a Kwikset has six depths, the first pin can have six depths, the second pin six depths, etc, so it is 6 to the power of 5 or 7776 theoretical unique keys.
Kwikset smartkey locks are certified Grade 1 security for residential use by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association and are advertised by Kwikset as being invulnerable to being hacked with wires, screwdrivers, or anything else inserted in the keyway.
“Kwikset locks come in a wide range of combinations and key cuts to ensure homeowners purchasing their locks at a home improvement or hardware store receive a random key cut that cannot be identified by other homeowners,” wrote Marty Hoffmann, Kwikset Vice President of Marketing.
Kwikset is another popular brand that uses the same method with their packaging. One key can actually open six locks. When we reached out to Home Depot to find out how many of their locks were keyed alike, they said, "We are not able to break out that information, and to contact the manufacturers."
In short, a master key system allows one keys to open multiple different locks. At the same time, more than one key can open the same lock. In an office building, for example, each employee can have their own key which unlocks the door to their office.
Even one of Kwikset's most vocal critics, Marc Weber Tobias (more on him in just a bit), told us that the SmartKey lock is virtually impossible to pick. Other videos criticizing Kwikset point out that the lock can be easily compromised using a specialized bypass tool used by locksmiths.
Also in the non-forced entry category, there is no doubt Schlage is better. With a better, more precise manufacturing process and 2 additional security pins than the Kwikset deadbolt, Schlage locks are significantly harder to pick, bump or compromise in non-destructive ways.
The default Mastercode is 0-0-0-0. It is recommended that you change it to a code of your own. 1. Make sure the lock is unlocked and the door is open.
Most lock manufacturers use a distinctive bow design to identify their keys. First try to locate one that matches yours. Also look to see if your keys has a name or any numbers or letters on them. Letter/Number combinations such as SC1, KW1, Y1 etc.
Yes. You can have duplicate keys made just as you would any regular lock.
You will not be able to use your current Kwikset keys in your new Yale lock. We can custom cut new Yale KW1 keys (available at checkout) to your existing Kwikset KW1 keyway number, so you can use one set of keys in both your new Yale locks, and existing locks with KW1 keyways.
Home Depot will rekey locks such as Schlage, Kwikset, doorknobs, deadbolts, single and double cylinders for $5 to $15 per lock. If your local store does not offer the service, you may purchase a rekey kit or visit Lowe's or Ace Hardware. Home Depot does not rekey car locks as they often require specialized technology.
The special tool that is designed to bump open these specially designed locks breaks open everything inside, leaving no outer damage, and then allows you to turn and unlock the deadbolt to open the door.