Kwikset SmartCode 260 Keyless Entry Electronic Keypad Deadbolt Door Lock with Auto-Lock, Custom User Codes, Advanced Security in Satin Nickel Traditional

A High-Quality Secure Lock With Bad Written but Good YouTube Installation [except…]
Overall, a real value for the buck. Easy to install. I did three. It took 15-20 minutes for the first one—mostly reading instructions and watching KwickSet’s Iinstall video over coffee—and around 5 minutes for the others. Good looking, at once updating my 1920s bungalow while blending into the vintage esthetic. Smooth operation. And secure.Five stars, but I’m tempted to shave-off a star for poor instructions regarding re-handing a lock. See below for details.Re: security. Most equivalently-priced deadbolts at my hardware and big-box stores were less secure, rated as ANSI level. These Kwickset SmartCode 260 locks are locksmith-worthy ANSI level 2 locks. Finding Level 2 locks in the big-box was a bit of a joke, though, since no worker had a clue. Though I found a Schlange whose packaging declared “Level 2” for $200. My local hardware store was more helpful and had a similar level 2… but on sale for $130 ($170 regular price).* INSTALL NOTE. Watch Kwickset’s YouTube install video. It takes but a minute since the written instructions were tough to follow with printing too small for my late-50’s eyes.HOWEVER… There is no description of re-handing the lock if you need to, be try not to power-up the lock before it is installed since it automatically determines hand. And changing hands it NOT discussed.I learned this the hard way with my third and final install. The last lock was the one I’d been messing around with as I followed the install video, resetting entry codes, etc. with batteries in. I installed it physically without a hitch, but it was electronically wrong-handed, meaning that hitting “lock” unlocked it.Since the other two I’d installed earlier handed themselves automatically, I was at a loss. Since re-handing was not covered in the manual or videos for this model, I thought I had a defective unit. I called, but Kwikset was closed for Thanksgiving.Not one to give up I installed and re-installed it four times, following along with the YouTube install video for the final two. The result was always the same.So my initial five-minute install grew to over 90 minutes.Frustrating!And then, after giving up and re-installing the old deadbolt, I noticed “reset” and “change hand” codes in fine print, hidden in a chart showing “How To Program The Lock” while eating dinner. So after dishes, I took out the old manual bolt… AGAIN!… reinstalled the final electronic deadbolt… FOR THE FIFTH TIME!… and entered the “factory reset” code.And Finally, the thing worked, automatically handing itself when I entered the set-up sequence.A lot of frustration could have been avoided if handing had been covered since I know I’m not the only person this is going to happen to.Still, since this was my fault, I’m not taking off on the review since I’m well aware that I’m a sort of “Ready…. Fire…. Aim” sort of guy.

Kwikset keyless entry.
Received and installed this today. I will update my review after using it for some time. Installation was as easy as any other deadbolt replacement. Be sure that after installing the latch the deadbolt will function. I over tightened the top screw and had to back it off in order for the deadbolt to move. I ordered 16 AA batteries at the same time to have on hand. The only true issue i had was programming the codes I wanted. I had to reset it to factory settings twice because I could not get it to accept my other codes after inputting my master code. For some reason I had to reset and wait to enter new codes after my master code but once it began to work I was able to add the others with ease.It does have an auto lock feature that you are able to turn off and on and also the time setting for the auto lock. Keep the owners manual for future reference! Functioning as it should. I love being able to rekey this for my other house keys, that is the number one reason I use Kwikset locks and products though quality has cheapened slightly. The noise of the lock doesn’t bother me like some. I want to hear my locks, especially if I am allowing it to auto lock. Remember not to over tighten the screws and you should have no issues.

Great so far!
I have had this a month now and so far so good. It is so easy to use and so convenient. We did make the mistake of using lithium batteries in it and it stopped working in like 2 weeks but I noticed on the battery cover it says “do not use lithium batteries” so I guess that was unseen while it was being installed but I switched the batteries and its been fine. My husband said it was easy to install which is a plus. It looks great and I will update if this thing doesn’t hold up.

Muy práctica y funciona bien. Baterías fáciles de cambiar

Funciona muy bien, se instala fácil y aunque no ofrece algunas funcionalidades, es suficiente por el precio.