Kwikset 83260 SMT RESET CRADLE SmartKey Cylinder Reset Cradle
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Kwikset 83260 SMT RESET CRADLE SmartKey Cylinder Reset Cradle
Customer Review: Work's great, as long as you are not locked out.
Summary: 5 Stars
Kwikset's SmartKey system is perfect for rental properties and vacation homes, where frequent lock changes can be a hassle, not to mention costly. Rekeying a lock is a snap, as long, as you have the original key. If not, the SmartKey reset cradle will help out in these situations since it will allow you to rekey a SmartKey lock without access to the original key. The only caveat is that you must have access to the tumbler, which means the interior side of the lock must be accessible. As long as you haven't been locked out, all you need to do is unscrew the lock assembly remove the tumbler and insert in the reset cradle. A quick twist and you are ready to train the lock with a new key; no messing with springs and pins.Customer Review: Great - but should have come with cylinder removal tool
Summary: 4 Stars
The device works as advertised.
!!!!BUT!!!!
If the cylinder is in a handle instead of a deadbolt you need another other tool as well, the "kwikset cylinder removal tool."
The kwikset cylinder removal tool is a cheap little thing that costs $0.88 if you can find it. None of my local stores have them for sale (although they all had them in their toolboxes - and would, as a complementary service, remove the cylinder for you).
IMHO it should have been included (thus the missing star).
Customer Review: Great time saver
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best little item. mUst have for the home owner of Kwikset locks!!! It saves time when you want to rekey your Kwikset locks b/c you don't have to worry about buying keyed alike locksets. You also don't have to worry about screwing up rekeying by pulling out the little tool when you are not suppose to and then none of yoour keys work!!! All you do is use the tool to reset the tumbler and key to what key you want to. Great time saver.Customer Review: Looses Programming
Summary: 1 Stars
Our second Kwikset Smartkey just lost it's programming. Kwikset's warranty is fine, they replaced the first for having the same problem at no cost. After 6 months the second lock has the same problem, it will no longer turn with your key and worse, you cannot turn the key the 1/4 turn to reprogram it. This is a known problem, check out the comments at this website or just do an internet search on Kwikset Smartkey problems. [...]
Customer Review: Why would you want a Kwikset lock on your home?
Summary: 1 Stars
As a professional locksmith, I ask why in the world would you want a Kwikset lock on your home? Don't care about the safety and security of your family? Don't care about your valuable possessions? Then a cheap, box store Kwikset lock is for you!
Seriously, spend the extra money and install at least Grade 2 commercial locks on your home, and don't forget the deadbolts.