Kwikset SmartCode 270 Keyless Entry Electronic Touchpad Deadbolt Door Lock with Auto-Lock, Custom User Codes, Advanced Security in Venetian Bronze Traditional

For a few years I kept wanting to get one of these locks and after some research, I found this perfect one! For the price, ANSI Class, features and build, it is the best deal you’ll ever gonna find!One of the most important factors when picking (pun intended) a lock, is to look for its ANSI Class certification. You’d want one that’s either ANSI Class 1 or 2. The ANSI Class 1 is usually commercial grade and a lot more expensive but at the minimum, a Class 2 would suffice. Nothing lower! NONE of the “no brand” Made somewhere in Asia locks sold on Amazon and which sport all sort of bells and whistles … are ANSI Class 2 or 1. And that matters.This lock is (ANSI Class 2).With that out of the way, I’ll say that installation was a breeze. It all fit. I got it all done in about 30 minutes time, including programming and setting it up. The built (Made in Mexico which I trust) is great. Heavy and hefty. Oozes confidence and security. Looks great and setting it up was very easy. I wanted something simple from the start, non-WiFi, app driven or even Bluetooth. I don’t trust any of these technologies as they’re easily hackable.The pad on this thing lights up and it’s easy to dial in the passkey. Opens up fast and effective. The same with locking. I have mine locking automatically but there are a lot of choices in terms of setting the lock up. The features are more than sufficient.Also very important to me, was the feature to open with a key. This particular model can be “re-keyed” but be aware that you’d need a Kwikset key that matches the 2 that come with the lock. I hid one outside the house, somewhere that is almost impossible to find (unless you know the place :-), just in case something happens and I cannot key code myself to unlock the lock. That was an important feature when choosing this lock.The entire family loves it and felt comfortable using it immediately. No more keys. Everyone has a code. Now, I can hold a whole bunch of things in my hands (coffee mug, backpack, lunch bag, etc) when I leave home and not have to fumble for keys to lock the door behind me! It locks by pressing one single button or automatically, after one minute. Or coming home late at night when I always had to make sure I got the keys ready! It’s liberating.I love this thing! A great product from a good company with long tradition in this business.

We live on an elevated home on the shore. No longer do we guess if the door was locked when we’re upstairs. Stalled 4 months ago, plenty of use and works flawlessly. Kwick-Sets are installed on all of our doors. DIY approved. It’s great to have them automatically lock and they’re all keyed to one key, not 5 different keys.

I purchased this to replace a kwikset keypad lock That I have used for over 10 years. I could not find a lock that was as long as my original so I just opted to find one that worked wellAnd didn’t eat up Batteries. It took a little time to get the door to close just right but once I figured out how to move the door striker so that the door closed tightly. It was a breeze. I waited to do this review because I wanted to see how well The lock worked in everyday use. In my opinion , this lock is excellent. It closes and opens every time. Batteries are 2 months old and it’s still working. Came with keys too but have never used them. The light up pad is great. My old lock had padded buttons and the writing on them and the numbers kept wearing out. The lighted up Touch pad with this lock is excellent. It would be nice if it stayed lit but it is still a lot better than padded numbers. It was very easy to install and set upDifferent passcodes for every family member. You won’t be sorry with this purchase

A very straightforward installation replacing an existing normal keyed Kwikset lock. Been using this for over 6 months and is working solid. The touchpad has nice feedback and seems durable, and lock is still on the 1st set of batteries. Lock is used on average 2 to 3 times per day.

I purchased this keypad deadbolt to replace the Kwikset Halo Wi-Fi model, which had terrible battery life—lasting less than a week. This version performs much better, even in the cold Wisconsin winters. Installation was quick and straightforward, and the Kwikset SmartKey feature made rekeying a breeze. I appreciated being able to keep using my existing keys without any hassle.

The 1 star rating has nothing to do with the quality or functionality of the product. My intent is to bring attention to how Amazon has made an habit of listing items as "new" yet sending an item that has obviously been used. This item arrived in a box that was a little beaten up and and unsealed. The item (Kwikset door lock) was in great condition but it was VERY apparent the item had been used and returned. Only the screws appeared to be newly added to the box. To be clear the lock works perfectly and all the necessary parts were included. I'm still quite miffed that Amazon would list an item as new and it NOT be in fact new. Regarding the lock itself....its a great lock. Please be aware that it does not work with the kwikset app (the reason I think it was returned) and that it's one inherent flaw is that it has no illumination to show you your first button press if you are in the dark, so you may need to enter the wrong code initially in order to see the illuminated numbers and enter the correct code. Other than that it was very quick easy to install. I installed mine in about 20 mins.(I do have prior -amateur- experience installing locks) and so all of the "prep" work like mortises and boring was already done. The instructions were plain and easy to follow. I DO recommend this lock but I think it would serve people better as a backdoor or interior garage door lock. For a front/main door I would suggest you shell out a little more money and get the wifi/app compatible version. Sorry if my 1-star rating is misleading or damaging to the brand but I'm hoping people will read this and be aware of Amazon and it's unscrupulous practices.