![]() ![]() If you choose a repeating passcode like 131313 for example, only two of the buttons will get worn over time, so in theory a robber could guess. The Kwikset allows you to choose any passcode. The biggest drawback to a digital deadbolt really only applies if you aren’t very smart with how you set your code. Some of the Drawbacks to Having a Digital Deadbolt I’ll be getting another Kwikset for this home in the next couple days. I also love that I can have a password for the family that we don’t share with anyone, and we can set a guest password for houseguests or close friends if we ever need to let anyone in, and then we can simply change that guess password afterword so we know the home is secure.Īfter not having a key to my home for the last 3 years, when I recently moved, I found it extremely inconvenient to always dig into my pockets to get a key when holding groceries. It makes me feel more secure knowing they can always get inside and be safe. Why I Love Having My Digital DeadboltĪside from the inconvenience of carrying a key, and the extreme inconvenience of forgetting or losing a key and being locked out of the house, I like that my kids are always able to get in the home without me. I got my Kwikset 909 on Amazon because it ships fast, it had more options for colors than in Home Depot, and I don’t have to pay sales tax □Ĭheck the current price of the Kwikset 909 on Amazon. ![]() The biggest difference between the Kwikset 909 and most other electronic deadbolts is that the Kwikset actually has a motor that pushes open the deadbolt when the correct keycode is entered Most other deadbolts do the keycode and then you still have to turn the knob for the deadbolt, and this one is cheaper! I also think the Kwikset looks a little nicer. I compared the Kwikset against the Schlage electronic deadbolts and it’s not even CLOSE! The Kwikset is about $50 cheaper for an almost identical feature set. We just gave the new owner a new set of keys and we were done. This was really nice when we recently moved. Done! The lock is automagically rekeyed for you! It’s sooo cool! You simply go buy a new Kwikset key (with different keying) from Amazon and enter in the old key, press the button with the metal stick, and then put in the new key. When you move out of your house or if you want to re-key the lock, there is no need to replace it. If you want to use an old-school key, you just put in the key, and then press the button. You can program up to 30 codes on the Kwikset (wow!). Dummies like me need stuff like that □Īnyway, there’s a button on the inside that you press and then you can enter a new code. When you open up the panel on the inside of the door, it has easy step-by-step directions for you. Setting the Passcodes (And Using the Old-school Keys)Īgain, the simplicity of this device shines in setting your codes. The deadbolt is made to fit in both sizes of standard door holes. If your hole isn’t big enough in the door, just a little chisel and a hammer can be handy but not necessary. The tools you’ll need are: a phillips screw driver, 4 AA batteries, and yourself. The motor isn’t super strong, so you have to make sure it fits just right or it’ll get hung up. The only thing I’d suggest is to make sure the hole is large enough in the door where the bolt goes in so that the bolt doesn’t get caught on the lip. I installed two of these and they were both done in under 20 minutes. ![]() ![]() So installing the new deadbolt was a little daunting to me, but I was pleased to find directions that were actually written by an English speaker and I didn’t really need any special tools. Installing the Kwikset: Is it a pain in not handy–at ALL. The lock is powered by 4 AA batteries that you can access by sliding up the panel on the inside of the lock. Also, it gives you a low battery warning long before it’s out so you’ll know to change it. I was worried at first that it would run out of batteries and I’d be stuck outside, but I was glad to see that the battery lasted about a year if I remember right. The beauty of the keycode is you never need to keep a key with you again! There is a normal keyhole if you want to use a normal key too, but as far as I’m concerned that’s totally useless. When you’re leaving the house, you press the center “lock” button on the exterior of the door and it puts the deadbolt in. When it’s in, you enter in your passcode on the exterior of the door, and the motor drags in the bolt to open the door. Some of the Drawbacks to Having a Digital Deadbolt How the Kwikset 909 Worksīasically, you install the deadbolt (more on that later). ![]()
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