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Kwikset - SmartCode 917 Keypad Keyless Entry Traditional Residential Electronic Lever Deadbolt Alternative with Tustin Doo
Average customer rating
4.6
(71 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 71 reviews
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98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Kwikset - SmartCode 917 Keypad Keyless Entry Traditional Residential Electronic Lever Deadbolt Alternative with Tustin Doo
Customer Rating
5
Works as advertised
on July 17, 2021
Posted by: Buzz5000
Gender:Male
Installation was easy - replaced old doorknob. No need to drill new holes or reposition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kwikset.com
Customer Rating
4
Need more lever styles
on March 4, 2021
Posted by: Unhappy Consumer
Gender:Male
The lock works great and I had no issues installing or programming. The issue I have is that the lever options are limited even though the shaft the lever attaches to have the same dimensions as other lever models. The problem is that the set screw hole placement is different than in other models like the Austin levers which attach on the side instead of the underside of the lever. Thus, if you have Austin levers in the rest of your home, this lock will not match simply because of the set screw hole placement at the base of the lever. Kwikset should have designed all their levers to attach the same way to offer more flexibility for their customers. In addition, the key programming is a different procedure than other models and the lever needs to be removed to program the key.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kwikset.com
Customer Rating
5
An Absolute Must Have for the Digital Age
on January 22, 2020
Posted by: HonestReviews111
from San Antonio, TX
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are a family who travels quite a lot, with some years involving half a year of absence from home. To provide protection during those absent years, we opted for the Ring system but recently I had been noticing how my absent minded husband continually forgot his keys in one luggage or another. I knew it was time for a smart lock which enabled keyless entry to make sure that we don't spend half an hour digging through looking for the keys when we returned from longer trips especially.
What features was I looking for? Keyless entry for one. Easy user experience so I don't have to go through an arm and a leg trying to access my home. Stylist finish to add to the iron rod door details we have in some parts of our entry as opposed to be being a sore thumb. And the ability to program preferably multiple keys/codes including temporary ones that I could give to contractors, friends, or neighbors when we need something urgent while being away from home. One use I immediately foresaw needing was the need to give entry to friends who kept insisting to come home and help me set up for the arrival of our little one. I hate to admit but I am private in nature and don't even trust friends to have permanent access to our home.
Anyhow, I ventured into finding the perfect fit and decided to settle for this model. I can't tell you how happy I am with my decision and here are the reasons why:
STYLE: This model comes in a gorgeous bronze color as well as a very slick looking silver finish. We opted for the bronze finish as it matches with our brownish exterior and interior as well as the iron rod details already on our entry doors. While the silver also looked gorgeous, the bronze was truly the perfect pick for us! It looks extremely modern yet classic with its finish and is very stylish all on its own.
LIT KEYPAD: I love how in the winter months and the shortened days, entering anything on the keypad did not become awfully painful due to the dim or dark setting of the 5pm plus times. If you press the Kwikset key, the pad lights up enabling you to enter your options.
ERGONOMIC KEYPAD: The keypad consists of entries which are really easy to press and are gentle on arthritic hands. At work, our installed keypad was so difficult to press, I literally had to hunt for an engaged pen to try to press the options.
RIGHT OR LEFT COMPATIBLE: While we installed the one we purchased on our entry door, my concern was that if I liked the unit and wanted to install more of them for our garage to home door or the backyard to home door, that I wouldn't be able to do that since the orientation of those doors was opposite. But during the install we were happy to learn that the door is configured for both the right as well as the left side. This was a breath of fresh air and with having an opportunity to use it for a while, I am now convinced to purchase two more for the additional points of entry!
EASY INSTALL: I would consider myself a complete novice when it comes to installing anything while using hardware of any kind. Same with my husband unfortunately and perhaps even more so. I am ecstatic to report that if this could be installed by us in less than an hour, it could be installed by anyone.
AMAZING FEATURES: I can literally program 30 users to use this keypad and I can retract those codes anytime. What I love the most is that you can even program 24 hour long lasting codes which have been amazing to give to my cleaners and handyman who needed to be at work.
TWO MODES: This lock gives you the ability to automatically lock the door after each entry or to leave it unlocked after each entry. I have always left it on auto lock since my biggest problem of leaving the key inside, is already taken care of with the digital code entry. I need to make sure that none of us forget to lock the door.
Overall, this is truly an amazing piece of equipment to have as a complement to a good home system. Without a doubt, this would be the model I settle for if any of our rental properties need a lock replacement and once we have more time to invest in keyless entries for our other two points of entry. You really can't be disappointed!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kwikset.com
Customer Rating
4
No more lost keys!
on November 17, 2019
Posted by: ChaseP30
from Austin, TX
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have house and pet sitters all the time and have always tried to find a better way that handing out house keys, giving garage door code openly, etc. I love that with this SmartCode I can can program multiple combinations for different people and change easily as well.
Written by a customer while visiting kwikset.com
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded security!
on November 14, 2019
Posted by: JamesS
from Leetonia,OH
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Installing the Kwikset - SmartCode 917 Traditional Electronic Door Lock and Lever set was extremely easy for anyone that has installed a door lock before. I installed this lock on an interior office door for extra security while away from home . The guide was was helpful with setting the codes. Again very easy setup. Although it holds 30 codes we only use one but this option is nice if you plan to use on an exterior door . It has a great back light , making it easy to read in the dark. I really like the design and being able to change the direction of the handle. Great battery life. It’s quality made and is very sturdy. Awesome upgraded security. Will be purchasing a few more for exterior doors.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kwikset.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for security and curious kids!
on November 9, 2019
Posted by: AtotheO
from Chicago
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is easy to install and has been great to put on a closet door where we keep our safe and other valuables! It has also kept our curious kids out of what they call the “gift closet” which will really help this Christmas season. With my husbands business we have wanted to increase the security of certain documents and items and this was the perfect way to do it. Very easy to just use the code to get in!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kwikset.com
Customer Rating
5
Great design
on November 8, 2019
Posted by: Hart39
from Philadelphia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The convenience of being able to leave the house without the keys is freeing!! We can now go for workouts and run through the woods and not have to worry about a keys jingling in our pockets - or worse - accidentally losing them. This was easy to set up and I’d recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kwikset.com
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: Pattix4
from Milwaukee,WI
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how easy this smart code lock set is to install. My door was pre-drilled for the correct set back, so all I had to do was swap out the hardware. It took me 20 minutes total including programming. It's so convenient to be able to know I don't have to hide a key anymore!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting kwikset.com