Re: Kwikset Smart Key Re-keying - Landlord Forum thread 357060

Re: Kwikset Smart Key Re-keying by Anonymous on May 3, 2018 @11:26

It looks to me like the "smart key" mechanically resets the pins within the lock to allow you to use a key that has a different pin set, thus you can re-key the lock.

I'm not sure about the new Kwikset smart key but when decided on locks and knobs I read a lot of reviews. Kwikset uses a lot of plastic for the guts of their locks and knobs. Plastic breaks and can be broken.

I use Schlage locks, all metal guts, with a "C" keyway and just re-pin them to a new key. You can get a pin kit and a bag of keys on Amazon for about $100.00. It takes me about 5 minutes to re-key a lock.

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Re: Kwikset Smart Key Re-keying by Anonymous on May 3, 2018 @14:14	[ Reply ]

I have never had a problem with kwikset locks. Any door or house can be broken into. Kwickset locks are more affordable to allow you to change out after 5 or 6 years of service if you want, if your concerned about plastic parts wear.

Re: Kwikset Smart Key Re-keying by anon (CA) on May 3, 2018 @14:17	[ Reply ]

Thanks. I have been watching many YouTubes on this Smartkey and re-pinning. With your advice I'll forget Smartkeys-especially if tenants can re-key themselves. I'll work on the changing pins, I think.

Re: Kwikset Smart Key Re-keying by anon (CA) on May 3, 2018 @14:26	[ Reply ]

Extra question about buying pins & bag of keys. Are the keys Schlage blanks? Are you filing your own new keys? Or are the keys a mixture of mfgrs and bittings to which you use and drop your own pins in to match the new key? In my next life I may choose to get training as a locksmith.

Re: Kwikset Smart Key Re-keying by Anonymous on May 4, 2018 @07:46	[ Reply ]

The bag of keys are Schlage keys and are all cut to different pin sets, it was 20 pairs of keys. Schlage has a kit with all of the numbered pins, extra springs and a couple of little tools. Keys https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBCX9B6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Pin Kit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002N768/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You'll have to copy/paste the links. While that Kwikset smart key looks like a great solution to speedy lock changing I much prefer to change the pins. This allows me to lubricate the guts while I have the lock taken apart.

Re: Kwikset Smart Key Re-keying by Anonymous on May 7, 2018 @21:52	[ Reply ]

a squirt of wd-40 does the same