Kwikset REKYG KIT CP SMT KW SmartKey Re-keying Kit

by Kwikset

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

SmartKey Re-key Technology allows you to control who has access to your home. Re-key the lock yourself in seconds in 3 easy steps. Have you recently moved or had a child lose a key? It’s time to re-key. SmartKey provides the highest level of residential security and features BumpGuard to protect against lock bumping.

Product Description

"KWIKSET" SMART KEY RE-KEY KIT Includes 6 Kwikset keys (4 matching and 2 alternate) Use to rekey any Smart Key entry or deadbolt lock Ideal for temporary lock changes to admit only designated people Carded

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00115YD4W
• Item model number: REKYG KIT CP SMT KW
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,391 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Door Hardware & Locks > Lock Replacement Parts

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Change entry locks yourself easily, December 9, 2010

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Faye R. Polakoff - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kwikset REKYG KIT CP SMT KW SmartKey Re-keying Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

When I decided to replace my entry lock to a combination capable deadbolt as well as conventional key, I had at least two brands to pick from. I primarily chose Kwikset because of the built in motor that activates closure of the deadbolt after I'm inside (after about 20-30 seconds), in case I might forget to manually lock the door. During the decision process, I noticed that the product I was considering, also incorporated a concept called SMART KEY, but dismissed the feature as an extra that I probably would never use. About a year later, I misplaced my keys OR LOST THEM, and was concerned about someone finding them and having access to my home.

I reinvestigated the SMART KEY feature key, and then contacted Kwikset tech support to confirm my understanding that I could re-key my lock using their SMART KEY kit....i.e., the kit, which could be ordered from AMAZON, would contain a replacement key. When I received the kit, it did include a new key plus several duplicates of the new key, together with easily understood instructions on re-keying the lock myself. IMPORTANT!!!! Although I had lost my keys, I did have a duplicate of the old key AND THAT DUPLICATE OF THE ORIGINAL KEY WAS NEEDED during the re-keying process. A slick concept, and if ever needed, a money saver for the home owner.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A little misleading, but works great for rekeying, March 29, 2011

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Raw Cacao Man (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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When I read the description I thought the additional 2 gold keys provided would allow me to have master key for other smartkey locks and then have keys that only worked for one particular lock. That is not what this package provides. You have 4 keys to rekey for everyone in your household. When you go on vacation you can use the additional 2 gold keys to temporarily rekey to give your neighbor or relative a key that they can use to enter your home in your absence. When you return you can rekey back to the original key rendering the temporary keys useless. So, if your neighbor copies the key and gives you back the one that you originally gave her, she can't use the copied key to enter your home. It is an interesting idea. However, if you don't trust your neighbor with a key why would you give her a key at all?

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition, especially for landlords that want to just change keys for new tenants, January 19, 2010

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John W. Kimsey "Weavel of Evil" (West Coast) - See all my reviews
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4 keys is perfect, If the tenant wants more keys, they can go make them, I only ever give the tenants two keys anyway. I've always made 4 keys, two for me, two for the tenant.

Before I've just told the locksmith to grab some old quickset from his dead pile and duplicate it, but this is just about the same cost as having the locksmith cut 4 keys anyway, plus the bonus of two more.