Kwikset 980 Series Single Cylinder Lock Deadbolt Hardware Lock with Smartkey Polished Brass

I have been using Kwikset locks for some time now (15+ years). They have been making master-keyed locks for apartments (Titan was the early name for this line) and now the Smart Lock line works great for my single family rentals. These are good because there are often more locks & styles of locks on a house and I can set them all to work with one key, how convenient. By following the simple instructions I am able to "rekey" a lock in under 1 minute, with only a new set of keys, and no tools. If you do not rush the process, you will be pleased with the results and never have to dis-assemble a lock again!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just finished installing 7 lock-sets, including 7 deadbolts, to all of our exterior doors. Chose the 980 series smart-key deadbolt, because I wanted to have the ability to occasionally re-key the locks, for an extra layer of security. Not only were they easy to install, they also operate very smoothly, and they look great. And to top it off, it took less than 10 minutes to walk around the house, and re-key six of the locks so all seven would match.

Have been using 4 of these for 4 years now. Installation instructions were clear and easy. They have held up well. The outside portion still looks like new. Really like being able to re-key easily whenever I need to do so. Will never buy another keyed lockset that isn't a SmartKey.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been buying these deadbolt locks for years. I have a lot of rental properties and started replacing the locks on all of them about 4 years ago withe these locks. They are high quality, easy to install and easy to change the key when tenants move out. Saves me a lot of money changing locks. I have bought over 50 of these over the past 4 years. Great investment.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had 4 of these in my house for 3 years now. 2 are in high traffic doors. My wife and I work opposing schedules so we are always coming and going. These locks have held up well! And the fast re-key feature was helpful as we've changed keys a couple of times. I would not hesitate to buy these again. Now I just want to try the Bluetooth Lock!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had an existing deadbolt on a steel door in an older home that I wanted to either rekey or replace. There is no locksmith within 30 miles. I spent hours trying to find what I needed to rekey the old deadbolt with no luck; I couldn't find anybody who either knew how or who had the replacement parts available. So I just figured I'd buy a new one, but again, couldn't find info to assure me that today's products would fit in this old steel door. I finally just took a chance and bought the Kwikset and it worked. That's good -- but it would have been GREAT if I hadn't had to waste so much time trying to climb the learning curve. Better info online for the DIYer would be enormously helpful.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using this smartkey product as the locks in my 36 unit apartment complex for almost ten years now and I am very pleased. They make it so easy to change the key when a tenant has lost control of their security, or when I turn the apartment for new tenants. I have had trouble with maybe 5 of the locks mysteriously falling out of calibration, but i was able to remove and replace them with very prompt warrantys or simply rekey them with a tool. Fabulous product and excellent customer service!

I think that after all these years of making locks you'd have this down to a science that's real. 1). Enlarge the instructions. 2). Create a better way to align the latch with the strike plate, 3). Provide problem resolutions on the instructions.

Bought this and it is junk reprogrammed inside and outside keys worked twice now inside will not work and outside is working but very stiff to turn

Had two fail on me after about 2 years. One was a front door and another was used less often. The pins in the lock give out and they key stops working.