The lock seems pretty awesome. I looked up the demo video on youtube and found a video about how a "smartkey" lock can be opened in 10 seconds with a special tool damaging the internal lock and allowing access. Can't trust everything on the internet....
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I saw that, too and I have kwikset locks on my house prior to watching that video. what would be nice is if the lock would alert you if someone tried to break into your house using that method.
77392
I wish I could answer that! I have forgotten and have forgotten my combination. I know I wrote all this down "somewhere" and hopefully will find the information before traveling again. Sorry!! P.S. I had no trouble with my lock, but my husband's lock stuck and then did not recognize his combination.
349204
My safe was built in January 2014. There is a little play in the buttons, but it's not an issue. The lock operates as it should, and neither my wife nor I have ever had a problem opening the safe quickly.
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I prefer the key, I thought about the combination lock but didn't think that it was secure enough from a child playing with the lock and getting lucky. A curious child will eventually figure out the combination. At least with a key I know that as long as it's on me I've got the way in....provided the child/person doesn't have a screwdriver and hammer.
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I see yes and no answers on here, so I took out my manual and checked. Not only can you set it to automatically lock after 30 seconds, doing so was simple. Another feature to make me love this lock!
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If you get the smart key locks, it doesn't matter, because you can rekey them alike in a matter of seconds. I've bought 10 of these and love the convenience of rekeying anytimeand easily.
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I"ve been through the manual and through their website for the safe. I have yet to come across anything about how long it takes to break into it. All the ETL stuff I found was related to fire. This is from their website "4-Way locking with 5 NEW 1.5" live action locking bolts and 3 dead bolts for 8 locking points". Five bolts are the thickness of a 2x4. They are stout! I've been impressed with the safe, and I looked a bunch of them. My main concern was fire though and its one of the better rated ones. It gives my volunteer fire dept more time to get there! http://www.stack-on.com/categories/total-defense-safes/products/255 I hope that helps some. I suppose you could contact them and ask them. :) I"ve been through the manual and through their website for the safe. I have yet to come across anything about how long it takes to break into it. All the ETL stuff I found was related to fire. This is from their website "4-Way locking with 5 NEW 1.5" live action locking bolts and 3 dead bolts for 8 locking points". Five bolts are the thickness of a 2x4. They are stout! I've been impressed with the safe, and I looked a bunch of them. My main concern was fire though and its one of the better rated ones. It gives my volunteer fire dept more time to get there!... » Read More I"ve been through the manual and through their website for the safe. I have yet to come across anything about how long it takes to break into it. All the ETL stuff I found was related to fire. This is from their website "4-Way locking with 5 NEW 1.5" live action locking bolts and 3 dead bolts for 8 locking points". Five bolts are the thickness of a 2x4. They are stout! I've been impressed with the safe, and I looked a bunch of them. My main concern was fire though and its one of the better rated ones. It gives my volunteer fire dept more time to get there! http://www.stack-on.com/categories/total-defense-safes/products/255 I hope that helps some. I suppose you could contact them and ask them. :) « Show Less
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Well I ordered the box from the same seller as you did. Sadly I had the same problem...the key was locked inside but besides that the lock was broken anyway...ended up contacting them, sent me a key to try and STILL WOULD NOT OPEN ended up returning it and having to purchase another once Amazon refunded my money...there is another seller who has same box and it was excellent, from Nilecorp... Hope it works out.
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If you have not purchased the Kwikset 907 yet, don't. 1..... To your specific question: It is difficult to cover the keypad with one hand and fumble to feel the number touchpads with a finger on other hand. 2..... I removed the lock within few months and replace the old key only dead bolt. The Kwikset 907 couldn't "remember" the code sequence for more than 2-3 weeks, and had to take it apart as often to realign the bolt. 3.... conclusion: I recommend looking in recent Consumer Reports for locks that are better built and more secure. If you have already purchased it, try to return it for credit towards a better more secure lock, or do your best by holding a paper in front of it while you press the buttons.
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Yes, actually it feels like it locks much faster than that. Maybe 10 seconds.
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I bought one and it's a PIA to install threw it away and bought another brand. There may be different keys like any other lock. you would need to contact the manufacturer for the answer about different. A thief would want to grab it and be gone not tinker around with any kind of lock. Make yours harder to steal than the next guys.
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I just recently reviewed the owner's manual for that same question. It appears that the auto lock feature is on or off and if on, relocks itself in 30 seconds. In my opinion, that is way too fast and having to reenter my code to unlock the door to come back in. Hope this helps.
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No! I have one of these, lost a key and tried to get a copy, no luck. The keys are too thin, there are no blanks that work. I tried at Ace Hardware and True Value with no luck. I had problems with my lock and contacted the manufacturer three times and never got a response.
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There is a really nice PDF on the Internet that shows how most of the kwikset locks work. You can find it by googling kwikset rekeying you could find it.
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The lock is legit, i only ordered one so i don't know how many keys they have available. there is a nice steel box hidden under the book cover. i'm sure a great deal of effort would open it but as they say "keeps an honest man honest."
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Mine just arrived and the keys were absolutely locked inside the box. The latch rests up against a piece of sheet metal to hold it shut. I applied the universal solution to every situation: Force. Pulled it apart; the metal inside barely deflected; I bent it back. Still, how the heck could this happen?
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Hard to tell at the moment as it is new. It does look as if it will last well. On the outside the keypad is the only face that gets action with a rare use of the key on top. Similarly on the inside the open latch is the only thing that gets action. I expect it to perform well.