#Kwikset deadbolt installation install

There are two screws that hold the internal unit in place. Line up the screw holes and tighten it down.įind some tiny hands to press the electronic connection into the port. Kwikset provides a metal plate that mounts the internal portion. Next, grab the exterior keypad and snake the tether underneath the latch.

#Kwikset deadbolt installation install

Make sure you install the latch in the correct orientation with the angle facing the strike plate. Just slide that little pin to the correct setting.

Our door measured 2 3/4″ from the edge to the center of the hole. The first step in the installation is to set the latch to the correct distance. I unpacked all the parts and grabbed a screwdriver and tape measure.

I’m wanted to share the installation process but did not include every step. Note: Don’t be silly and use this walkthrough as a replacement for the directions. Once you get inside, most locks have two screws holding the inside and outside components together. Manufacturers want to provide a seamless solution, and so they hide things like set screws and catches where you can’t see them. Removing a door knob can sometimes seem like a puzzle. To start this project we needed to remove the old handle and knob. If you’d like to learn more about the SmartKey lock, you can read our review here.įred and Kim have a two-hole door with some older hardware. Installing the lock was an easy process unless you fall into the same problem we had. Some of the other perks include the SmartKey technology and an innocuous status light telling you whether the door is locked or not. This allows keyless access and the ability to lock your door with the push of a button. The idea behind SmartCode is to provide a touchpad that homeowners can program themselves. Remember a couple years ago when they introduced the SmartKey technology? If you’re not familiar, they created a lock that any homeowner can re-key in about 30 seconds, and it works really well! I was excited when they offered up their latest innovation for review- the SmartCode lock.

I think it’s impressive that Kwikset is constantly trying to bring new products to market.