How Do I Choose My Weiser Smart Key?

Does SmartKey work with any key?

Each SmartKey lock can be re-keyed to any SmartKey key – if you buy two re-keying sets, you can key all of your locks to one set; if you go out of town, you can just re-key one lock in your house to a different set, then give one of those keys to your neighbor/house-sitter.

Can SmartKey locks be picked?

Even one of Kwikset’s most vocal critics, Marc Weber Tobias (more on him in just a bit), told us that the SmartKey lock is virtually impossible to pick. Other videos criticizing Kwikset point out that the lock can be easily compromised using a specialized bypass tool used by locksmiths.

Can a smart lock be picked?

That said, some traditional locks can be easily picked with basic lock picking tools, while most smart locks may not give in to the basic tools. For the most part, picking a smart lock requires advanced lock picking tools and skills, meaning only locksmiths can pick them.

Can you copy a Weiser smart key?

They are awesome. You can have your keys replicated anywhere. Not sure what the challenge is. I have Weiser smartkeys and have had duplicate keys made at Home Depot, at the kiosks at Canadian Tire, other places.

Is Kwikset and Weiser the same?

Kwikset is part of Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI), a major manufacturer and supplier of residential locksets, residential builders’ hardware and faucets with a portfolio of renowned brands, including Kwikset®, Weiser®, Baldwin®, National Hardware®, Stanley®, FANAL®, Pfister™ and EZSET®.

Can you rekey a Weiser lock?

Weiser locks come with a Smart Key tool that allows you to change the keying on a lock without removing it from the door.By rekeying, you’ll make your old keys obsolete while improving the security of your home.

How does Weiser SmartKey work?

SmartKey is pick-resistant and passes the highest test standard against lock picking—UL 437. SmartKey provides the flexibility to re-key your locks, yourself, in seconds, as frequently as you wish. If you lose a key or loan out a key that you didn’t get back, you can re-key your locks and secure your home in seconds.

How do you match a key to a lock?

Each key has different grooves, and the only way to match a lock with a key is by matching up the grooves. Note the order of the pins as they are arranged from the head of the key to its tip. This works only with tumbler locks, as others will need keys to be fitted for them instead.

What is SmartKey re key technology?

SmartKey is an advanced security breakthrough which allows you to rekey the lock in seconds. To rekey your lock with an entirely new key, simply insert the functioning key, turn a quarter turn clockwise, insert the learning tool, remove the existing key, and insert a new key.You just easily rekeyed the lock.

Are Kwikset and Weiser keys compatible?

Generally, a Kwikset key can be made to fit a Weiser lock, but not vice-versa. Neither is compatible with Schlage.

How do you rekey a lock without the original key?

In most cases, a locksmith can rekey your locks even if you’ve lost or misplaced the original key. He/she can either shim or pick the lock in order to unlock the door. When rekeying a lock cylinder, the locksmith will have an easier time removing the lock cylinder after bringing the lock to the “unlock” position.

Do bump keys work?

When executed correctly, lock bumping is effective in nearly 90 percent of all cylinder-type locks produced today. Perhaps one of the most disconcerting aspects of lock bumping is that it can often go undetected, which means that your home can be broken into without any signs of forced entry.

Are smart key locks good?

Yes. The current version of SmartKey available in the market today is very secure.SmartKey cylinders feature ANSI Grade 1 security, are bump-proof and highly pick resistant, while also passing the most stringent security standards, UL 437, par 11.6 & 11.7.

Is SmartKey security safe?

Kwikset smartkey locks are certified Grade 1 security for residential use by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association and are advertised by Kwikset as being invulnerable to being hacked with wires, screwdrivers, or anything else inserted in the keyway.

What is the hardest lock to pick?

In no particular order, here is our list of 5 Most Challenging Locks to Pick.

1. Master Lock Speed Dial 1500iD. Seasoned Lock Picker Bosnian Bill goes over the components of the Master Lock Speed Dial 1500iD on his YouTube channel.
2. The ASSA Abloy Protec2.
3. Evva MCS Gen 2.
4. HYT Chain Key Lock.
5. Banham M2002.

Is lockpicking illegal?

While you’re technically breaking the law, non-suspicious activity is unlikely to get you in trouble.For those interested in lock-picking but not necessarily a locksmith career, experimenting with lock-picking tools within your own home is technically legal.

What lock Cannot be picked?

“In order for a tool to reach the pins in the Bowley Lock, it must be shaped like a reverse fork, similar to the key,” the Bowley brothers write in the “How It Works” section of their website. “The key can only translate about one-sixteenth of an inch and that applies to the pick as well.

Do Weiser locks have a lifetime warranty?

Weiser’s electronic products provide a “Lifetime Mechanical Warranty” that covers all defects in material and workmanship. This warranty excludes locks that have been damaged by installation contrary to our written instructions or modified with non-Weiser components.

Which is better Schlage or Weiser?

High-quality residential locks are what Weiser is known for, while the durable commercial door hardware is clearly pointing to Schlage, although they also make several residential models as well. Both of these brands offer a wide range of locks in all types of styles which offer different security levels.

Who owns Weiser Lock?

Weiser Lock Corp