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

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.

This kwikset model is excellent. I bought this over a 1-1/2 years ago. has worked flawlessly, battery life is excellent when you use good quality batteries. the four AA batteries have lasted a year that is because I forgot to change them. Usually, I changed batteries every six months. The key duplication is very easy to use and works on all kwikset keys. The keypad is also good quality that responds well to touch. Colors are easy to match for new door handles. Installation was quick and easy. I recommend this. It’s fantastic.

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.

Easy install works great

This has made my life SOOOO much easier! I hate having to carry around keys, especially for tiny tasks like walking around the neighborhood. This is safe and secure but allows easy access. It was also quick and easy to install (according to my husband lol). And it perfectly matches the oil rubbed bronze fixtures in the rest of our home

So far so good. Quality seems very good, install went easy (if you've installed dead bolts before much easier). Programming easy, night lighting a plus! But the best thin was being able to key it to a existing Kwikset key in a few seconds was fantastic.

Where is zero. Contractor came here twice to install it was defective. First time he tried to install didn’t work called company no response. He came back after company contacted him still didn’t work. Came a third time with same product from Home Depot. 5 minute install. Please pay me 125 for my contractors time.

One of the best things ever! I've been in my house two years and it's holding up well. No more getting locked out!

Work smoothly and perfectly

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