Author: Craig Lloyd / Source: howtogeek.com
If you want a simple smart lock with a keypad, Kwikset’s SmartCode lineup gives you a handful of options to choose from. Here’s how to install and set them up.
We’re using the SmartCode 916 lock, specifically, which comes with a touch screen of sorts that hides the keys until you touch it.
It can also connect to a smarthome hub via a Z-Wave or ZigBee connection. However, be aware that while Kwikset smart locks are compatible with the Wink hub, you’ll only be able to lock and unlock it from the Wink app and that’s it. Other hubs also let you do things like manage user codes, but if you want something that will work completely with Wink, check out the Schlage Connect.RELATED: How to Install and Set Up the Schlage Connect Smart Lock
In any case, let’s get started. The installation process is nearly identical across the whole SmartCode lineup. So no matter which one you have, you’ll be able to follow along just fine.
Step One: Remove Your Existing Deadbolt
First, you’ll need to remove the current deadbolt installed on your door. This usually just involves removing a couple of screws from the lock’s face plate on the inside of your home.
After removing those screws, the entire deadbolt should come apart pretty easily. Just separate the outside and inside portions of the deadbolt to remove the whole thing from the door. You may have to slightly tap on it with a mallet to loosen it up if it doesn’t come off easily.
Next, you’ll need to remove the latch. However, if your existing deadbolt is from Kwikset, you can use the existing latch and keep it installed, as it’s identical to the one that the smart lock comes with.
If you do need to remove the existing latch, just remove the two screws holding it in place and pull it straight out.
You now have a clean slate to install your new smart lock. Let’s get to the good part!
Step Two: Install the SmartCode Smart Lock
To begin install the new door latch if you’re not using an existing one. Slide the latch into the door, making sure that the middle hole in the latch is centered within the hole in the door. If it’s not, remove the latch and rotate the mechanism 180 degrees (while holding onto the actual deadbolt) to change the position of the middle hole. Re-insert the latch, making sure the “UP” marking on the latch is facing up.
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