Kwikset992700-009 SmartCode Keyless Electronic Touchpad Deadbolt, Auto Door Lock, SmartKey Re-Key Security, Venetian Bronze

I have Kwikset locksets, but this was my first with the smart rekey feature. This was long overdue, in the past I rekeyed the locks myself. It was not difficult but required a set of pins and tools. The smart rekey feature is simple and easy enough for most anyone. I rekeyed the new lockset in under five minutes. I installed it in place of an existing deadbolt, and it toook less than 30 minutes. Programming was a bit erratic, and I had to perform the factory reset a few times, but finally got it programmed. So far it works well. The plunger has to be installed without any binding or the lock will not open easily. Once positioned correctly, the lock worked nicely.

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

Keyless door locks are pretty much divided in two groups: basic function ones, and the over-the-top “smart” ones.If you are looking for a basic function keyless door lock, trust me, Kwikset 270 is the one you want. And this is why:-Just two basic functions: electronic keyless operation or regular manual operation with a traditional key (this is really a backup in case the batteries die).-Easy to install-Easy to program-Solid construction-Beautiful design/finish (we got the Venetian Bronze and it looks extremely elegant)My top three favorite features of the lock are:-SmartKey Re-Key: Basically, instead of using the keys that come with the unit, you can set the unit to accept the house key you already have (especially useful if such key also opens other locks in the house). It is very simple to do.-Key Pad: instead of individual silicone or plastic buttons that protrude, it is a flat type of surface that looks better and feels better to the touch. It is not a digital screen like a cell phone, buttons are still there but they are recessed. They also light up when you press them. The numbers are very large and easy to see.-AutoLock: close the door and the unit will lock itself automatically after 30 seconds (you can program different times, but 30 secs is that fastest you can do). Easy, done. This is a nice feature if you have children or guests and you worry that somebody might suddenly forget to lock the door on their way out. Peace of mind knowing the lock will take care of itself.Note: If the programable times for the Autolock feature are a concern, the Kwikset 270 allows you to disable the Autolock feature completely at any moment. When disabled, to lock the door you MUST always press the little lock symbol on the keypad . Many people have mixed feelings about keyless door locks that lock/unlock automatically because they drain batteries faster and they are also loud. I think Autolock is a nice option to have overall. Battery life and noise levels seem adequate on this unit.Very happy with this unit so far. I also got the Kwikset matching fancy door handle with a matching finish. Getting a lot of compliments and the set looks very elegant.

The media could not be loaded. I have been a Kwikset fan for most of the past 20 years. I have purchased traditional and smart locks and they’ve been reliable for me.My backdoor (garage) smart lock finally stopped working after 10 years. I never had a problem with it in three different houses. I decided to purchase a Powerbolt 250, and it installed perfectly…works fantastic (and I rekeyed it to my original key).The Smartcode 270 is a beautiful lock. I have been hesitating on changing my standard deadbolt because the mechanism looked complicated and made of metal (see the pictures). It is much different looking than a standard door latch that you just remove and replace. The mechanism allows the door to send a metal bolt into the bottom of the door frame for hurricane protection. That being said, I was hesitant.I finally decided to “be smarter than the equipment,” and perform the install. I thought I could just install the main exterior (keyed entry) and interior (battery/turnpiece) assemblies. However it became apparent that the latch system holes are not large enough to accommodate the new bolts, so I had to remove it and install the one that came with the SmartCode 270. This was easily done, but the aforementioned metal piece had to be aligned with the latch. This took about 10 minutes to accomplish, but it was worth it. I assembled the remaining exterior and interior assemblies per instructions. Please note that my hurricane door deadbolt hole diameter is 2.25” in diameter and therefore requires the use of the adapter ring. After final installation, I tested the system. I discovered that my lock would lock the deadbolt, but not retract it back into the door. I decided to disassemble the assemblies and expose the keylatch. When I reassembled the interior and exterior assemblies, I did not tighten the anchor bolts “super-tight.” Rather, I hand-tightened them snug. This was all that was necessary. The lock now works flawlessly. I will share a video.

It was easy to install and works great! There are a few options for operation and easy to program. The instructions make sense and most important to me was the high quality of the item.