How To Reset Kwikset Smart Key Without the Current Key Or The Reset Tool ✅
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- Learn how to reset Kwikset Smart Key when you don't have the current key or the reset tool & rekey it to your house key.
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5 Tools You Require When Resetting Your Kwikset Smart Key Lock.
One of the best things about a Kwikset Smart Key Lock is the fact that you can very easily reset the key. This means that you have the chance to take any old useless key in the house and turn it into the main key. This comes in handy when you already have the copies of the old key as it is more convenient for everyone than having to make new copies. It is also useful when you want to render someone’s key useless without having to change the entire lock. Either way, the feature is something very useful. Lock resetting is a pretty easy project and is something that you can try if you don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty. But before you get into the entire process, you will need to have your tools. Below is all that you need for successful key resetting and why you need it.
1. Screw driver
The first thing that you will need when resetting your key is the appropriate screw driver. The term appropriate here means that the screw driver matches the screw heads on the lock. The screw driver will help you take apart the lock in order to gain access to the lock cylinder to make the necessary changes.
2. The existing lock cylinder
This is the most important part in this entire project. The existing lock cylinder contains the parts that make it possible to rest the key. This includes the tumbler barrel. You will get the lock cylinder by using the screw driver to take apart the lock. You don’t have to take the entire lock apart. You just need to release the part with the cylinders.
3. The keys
You will need to sets of keys. The first key is the specific key designed by the manufacturer for your lock. This comes in handy in the first few steps aimed at reconfiguring the tumblers. The second key is the old key that you intend to use as the new key for your lock.
4. Tail piece removers
The process of lock resetting involves taking the cylinder apart and you will need appropriate tools to do this. The tail piece remover allows you to safely remove the tail piece and the rings from the cylinder and to accurately replace them once the job is done.
5. A metallic pick
This is used to remove the tumbler from the cylinder. The metallic pick is usually a part of a locksmith’s set of picking tools. Unless you are licensed, handling one of these could get you in a lot of trouble. You can therefore substitute it using the existing key. It will be a little more difficult but is a better option than jail.
6. Reset tool
Finally, you will need the resetting tool. This is what you use to configure the tumblers to the specifications of the key you want to use.
Bottom line
The best part about these tools is the fact that they are all very easily available and even more easy to use. This ensures that you do it yourself resetting process runs as smoothly as possible. All you need is to ensure that you know all the steps and that you know which instrument to use in the different steps. If you have all this information, the process should be fairly simple and massively successful.
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What if you r key wont budge and you dont have the long weird key?
I mean the reset tool
Wait! Is that a _plastic_ barrel and cylinder? That makes it very vulnerable to various attacks. So how come it can claim to give Grade 1 home security? I would never use that Kwikset to secure anything more valuable than my lunch..
@@RWBHere don't worry, the only plastic is a pin-retainer, that is completely enclosed by metal.
Absolutely incredible video man. I botched the reprogram and none of th regular troubleshooting worked. I followed your procedure and it works flawlessly. Took 5 minutes with a phillips and flat screwdriver and I was done. Thank you so much!
This was me to a tee. Botched the initial program. NEVER thought I’d find a video to fix my screw up - but low and behold - found this. Thought I just tossed $45 for a wasted deadbolt but 5 minutes following this video - and I’m back in business. THIS IS THE KINDA STUFF THE INTERNET WAS MADE FOR. BROTHERS HELPING BROTHERS. Thank you to the original poster big time!
Same! Only I have the old style and everything fell apart. It took more than 5 minutes, but still less than half an hour!
This deadbolt is on a back door and I **have** the key to the door lock and it matches the deadbolt on the front door. So, I've never really cared I didn't have a key to the deadbolt for the back door. It's nice to have it fixed, though!
It’s only one of my helper videos here on TH-cam… fell free to check out more of my videos 👍🏻
Super professional video and perfectly technical. Exactly what I needed to fix my deadbolt. This step-by-step saved me alot of time and money. Thank you!
I purchased 6 new Kwikset Smart Key exterior locks for my home, but I had only a 50% success rate re-keying the locks (after precisely following the instructions each time), and my children heard me use language I shouldn't use. Thankfully, this video allowed me to reset all of the inoperative locks in less than an hour's time, using tools I had at home.
The only advice I would add is to make sure that you have the tumbler oriented as shown in the video
(3:13), so that when you remove the part holding the side pins, it is facing up. Otherwise the side pins will fall out. It's not a big deal to replace them, but just a little bit annoying.
Also, when you have re-set the side pins and are making sure the side bar slides back and forth (4:00), I found that it was useful to remove and insert the key several times, checking to make sure that the side bar slides back and forth after each insertion. Once, I didn't do this, and after reassembling the lock I discovered that the key did not turn. For some reason the re-keying hadn't worked. So I had to take it all apart again.
Thanks again for a very useful video!
Thank you and I’m happy that this video helped you to reset your Kwikset Smartkey locks
Thank you for thia
My husband took this lock to the locksmith to be rekeyed and they told him it could not be done without the existing key, which we had lost. Followed your simple instructions and worked like a charm :) Thanks so much!
So other locksmiths don’t really know this Kwikset Smartkey reset ?
Well I learned this by myself after playing with this cylinder few minutes.
Happy that you could save some money and learn something new
THANK YOU for a very comprehensive, well edited, and well shot video. Your 5 minute video saved me $50. Much appreciated!
People like you are always motivate me to put more videos here in TH-cam thank you for the nice comment and I will always keep doing good videos
Worked great!! I was actually on hold with kwik set support, the whole time I was resetting the lock! Lol. Just like the comments before mine, thanks and you saved me a headache!
Usually I don't leave comments - this is my first TH-cam comment ever, and I'm on TH-cam for more than 10 years. But I had to. I've watched several other videos, and yours was the only one that actually works. Thank you for sharing this simple, yet amazing way to fix the smartlock. You literally enabled me to lock my front door tonight!
Wow, thank you!
This is a very clear and concise video. I was able to re-key a Kevo lock cylinder that I didn't have the original key for. The procedure took about 5 minutes and was pretty easy to do.
I’m very happy to hear that you’re able to rest your Kwikset SmartKey locks using this video.
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I messed up my smart key lock before going on vacation. When I got back from vacation, this video helped me fix my lock and saved me $100! Keep up the great videos!
Great video I didn't know where to turn after messing up my rekeying, and someone told me about your youtube video. I set at my computer and had it done in 5 mins. this lock set was connected to my wifi and security system and I didn't want to pay my home security company $180.00 for a service call. Thank you very much
Really great video. Easy to follow directions. Loved that you left the cylinder in the housing and used *any* key to bump the pins for the initial removal. Well done and thanks!
I will "like and subscribe" and hit the 🔔. 😉
Just saved my lock by watching your video. My initial rekeying procedure failed, and nothing worked until I watched your video. Many thanks for sharing!!
Great news
Wow, this saved me so much time. Managed to screw up the re-keying so neither key worked, with this video had it sorted out in under 20 minutes.
Thank you so much, I was able to reset my lock without the original key! I even dropped the piece and had to replace the pins. Your video was so clear and concise and you even showed how to test it by sliding the assembly. My first attempt failed but I also wasn't able to slide the assembly. The second time it worked perfectly! Again thank you for a great video.
We’re so happy to hear that
Great video i was trying to program mine and messed it up but this video saved me $50. And i did it all with the reset tool.
You are the second person today...
well I guess this is a real problem with those locks.
Anyway I'm happy it did help you
Perfect, just what I needed. Just messed up rekeying a key entry, and it was very similar. Just one note; the plastic cover, holding pins and springs, flew off. After gathering springs from everywhere, I tried with a "lower" or "flatter" key (less spring tension), this time it stayed in place. Thanks for the video!
This is an amazing, useful video. My family and I enjoyed doing this together and saving a bunch of money. Well done.
Dude your a frikkin lifesaver! I thought I was going to have to buy a whole new $70 set! I was rekeying and somehow didn't have the key in all the way when I reset it and no key would work! this video just saved me $70! if I could give more thumbs up I would
Hi Jay, I'm super happy that I could save you some time & money check out more of my videos to learn about how to secure your home
I've used this twice in a week on two different locks. It worked the first attempt on both locks. super easy to do, with minimal tools.
I’m happy that this Kwikset Reset method worked out for you and for many other viewers and this is why I’m making Videos here on TH-cam.
This worked great after my rekeying went way bad on my deadbolt. Saved the day. Followed each step and low and behold it worked. Thanks for this information and clear instructions, it saved me so much time and the frustration of having to return and exchange the one I messed up. Redemption!😊
Seven years later and this technique still works! Thank you!
Great to hear!
We took a lock with us when moving without realizing the original key was needed to rekey it. Problem solved, and quite easily thanks to you. :)
You’re welcome
Worked exactly as described. A dead-bolt lock was what was shown, but it also worked on a standard doorknob or lever-type lock. Thanks!
Anytime
This video is great! Saved me from changing a lock. My lock is an older version, and this video also mentioned the difference, which is awesome. Thanks!
This video save me today on a $4000 door that I installed I do hundreds of them a year with the kwikset locks and handles but today for some reason the key did not lineup for the first time ever. And this video is a godsend thank you for posting it. Now I am a subscriber keeping tabs thank you!
I soo happy to hear that and as always keep learning
This saved me when I went to re-key a new lock and got the supplied key jammed with the bolt out during the process. Followed the video and put it back together using the key I wanted to change to, then I didn't have to try to use the reset tool again. My particular unit had an extra snap ring but everything else matched. Thank you
This video really help so many people and I’m happy it helps you as well
This was AMAZING help to me. I'm not particularly handy, so once I F**Ked up the rekeying process, I figured I was completely screwed. But I didn't quit and I came to the computer and on the first search found you. Your instructions guided me perfectly through the steps I needed to fix the (now completely useless) lock on the back door of the house. Thank you so much for posting this helpful video. (My Dad, if he were living, would never believe that I was able to do this repair job myself.)
I’m very happy to hear that
Very clear and concise video. Thank you so much. I lost the key to my deadbolt and you helped me reset it!
Thank you! Saved a lot of hassle /buying new lock. Great video, easy to follow. Took all of 3 minutes.
Thank you!!! Your directions were clear and you just saved me a trip to a locksmith.
That’s awesome news
Thank you very much for putting this on TH-cam. Took me 5 minutes to fix!
Super
Very well produced video that saved me a trip to the locksmith. Simple to follow directions and detailed close-ups made resetting my Kwikset smart lock a breeze. Thanks!
Worked great! For anyone who tries this their first time, that slider piece will come out of the tumbler right quick. Be sitting down with a clean workspace, those little pawls are easy to lose. I was fortunate in that I already had one Kwik set on hand to practice on first.
You saved me having to return a lock and dealing with a hole in my door.
Same
Thank you so much! I was able to take it apart and re key it. I had to use the reset tool after taking it apart but it was good to go!
Happy to help and happy new year
Thank you for your clear and understanding instructions. I was able to use a couple of small flat headed screw drivers to get the black collar off and used the key that cam with it to get the main out. I was able to reset mine in about 30 minutes thanks to you. Perfect video and instructions!
Thank you for the information, this saved me far more time than the Kwikset recommended method of sliding the key in & out to find the mis-keyed position. Just be sure to work slowly & carefully, the parts are tiny & must be positioned exactly as shown in the video.
Awesome, saved me from having to buy another deadbolt or the Kwikset reset tool!
Worked perfectly, thanks so much for a easy-to-follow video.
Same process works 6 years later - I had a much harder time with it then you do in the video, but was able to get it done!
Thanks so much for the video, saved me a big headache!
I was just about to go to Lowes to buy a new deadbolt and decided first to see if there might be a video showing how to reset the Kwikset lock. There it was! Silver Eagle Locksmith, you save me the trip! Thank you!!!
Dan DeKing save a trip and money all together 😉
FABULOUS VIDEO!! I bought a new set and the deadbolt would not turn right out of the box. I took it apart like you did and was able to re-key without a key that worked in the first place.
Thank you!
Mike D.
Very clear instructions and perfect video imaging where you can see ever angle and piece you need to follow step by step. You are awesome! I was scared to take it apart but I did it and it was super easy. I thank you so much for putting this on TH-cam!
It was my pleasure.
Because of people like you I keep doing TH-cam Videos to help others
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Hey man, you did a fantastic job explaining. I never comment on videos but you deserve kudos. Great stuff.
I messed up rekeying a brand new set (which explains why I needed this video, I'm an idiot.) Even I was able to reset the lock thanks to this video! I used a pair of tweezers I had laying around the house instead of the special tool. Very informative and easy to follow instructions. Thank you! You saved me much frustration!
THANK YOU
You just saved my life!
I dicked up my brand new lock when trying to re-key it. Kwikset's official video didn't help. Yours did.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video! The instructions were great. I actually came to see how to take my lock apart because the tumbler wasn't rotating, but I was afraid of losing pins so I wanted to see what it looked like inside. I still had issues with it rotating after reassembly, so I decided to just swap the interior and exterior tumblers. But I had never keyed the interior lock and who knows where the key was. So I also used this to re-key it. And then after messing around with the other one, I got them both going smoothly!
I watched every video on TH-cam regarding the rekey process for the Kwikset SmartKey without a key. Yours was the best, thank you.
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much! Worked like a charm!
Thank you so much! It worked perfectly
Thanks for the video! I messed up a re-key and neither the old or new key would work, thought I ruined the lock. Your video had me re-keyed and working fine in a few minutes with only a couple of tools.
You saved me!! Struggled for a minute getting that first ring off, but after that, it went pretty smoothly. Thanks a million!!!
I’m happy for you Scott.
More awesome videos about home security coming soon
Like others, I had goofed up when rekeying a new deadbolt, and thought i would have to buy another new one. This worked amazingly well. The only thing different for me is when I replaced the lock ring, it wasn't tight, I had bent it out while removing it. I just had to bend it tighter again so it would lock into place properly.
Happen to me same thing
Me too!
Your video was awesome. About 3 years ago I bought a Kwikset deadbolt and when I tried to re-key it, something went wrong and it didn’t re-key. The original key didn’t work either. I left the deadbolt on my front door and never used it.....until today. I followed your instructions and within 15 minutes I had my deadbolt re-keyed and now it works perfectly. Thanks for the great video. You saved me $70!
Kwikset SmartKey reset is definitely one the most important video I make over the years and I’m very happy that it really helped a lot of people
This is such a great video! One tip for people who might have struggled putting the tailpiece and C clamp back on. If you are forcing the C clamp on and it wont go on as easy as the video, check the opposite side. There is a small hole there that it fits correctly into. If you are struggling, you are on the wrong side, turn the cylinder 180 degrees and it will slide in as easy as the video.
You, my friend, are a LifeSaver! Thanks
Awesome! I’m always happy to help
Yes. With the Polar Vortex, suddenly our keys weren't working on the front door. Reset the lock, and it works fine now. God Bless.
Doesn’t need any special tools,I’m using my special tool to dissemble this 🤦🏻♂️
Awesome! Fixed my lock in around 30 mins and only spent 5$ on the cylinder removal tool.
That’s awesome
I actually used a crescent wrench and just spread it slowly to slide the C-clip off. Worked great and saved myself the $70 for replacing a brand new lock setup! Thanks!
Just swapped a few deadbolts at my new house. All but one reset without issue. This video saved me a trip to the hardware store and money.
Thanks for the guide!
As always I’m happy to help
This was extremely helpful. Client messed up the rekeying sequence making the tumbler system reject the original key and the new one. This video made it quickly possible to take the lock apart and set it up correctly. Thank you very much!
Glad it helped!
Wow I almost gave up when the 5 pieces fell out and then the bar fell out along with the spring. After 20 mins I actually managed to get it back together and it works perfect.
I’m happy that you could fix it
Thank you so much for sharing, I thought all was lost when my smart key broke.
That’s awesome that you could reset your Kwikset SmartKey Locks by yourself.
I was given a a deabbolt with out keys. I was going buy the Reset cradle from the hardware store but found this video. It took just a few min to setup this lock using a different key. Thanks for the amazing education
You're welcome!
Super helpful when I "misprogrammed" my SmartKey so badly it was unrecoverable by the traditional means. Worked perfectly and was well-explained by the author.
No special tools required
Continues with a special tool
Um yes, but the special tool wasn't required. Most people just use a small screwdriver...
Haha. I was thinking that as well.
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Awesome that worked thank you!!!
I’m so happy to hear that.
Check more of my TH-cam videos i do share a lot of tips how to better secure your house
Great video. Thank you!
One of my side pins was slightly bent, and I realized from your instruction to make sure the side bar slides easily...I flattened it out, and everything worked great!
Awesome to hear that
Awesome. I bought a house with two Kwikset keypad deadbolts that I've programmed a code, but I wanted a key in case the batteries died so I could still get in. I bought a third for the front door to replace a Schlage deadbolt and wanted them to be keyed the same, but I couldn't find an original key for the other two units. Now I can re-key them for the same key thanks to this video.
Helpful.
My contractor managed to unkey a "smart" key lock, so I had to disassemble the handleset to get to the cylinder (as I figured I would) and this video helped me understand the lock mechanism so I could reset it to my key. You would think kwikset would have some advice about this process, but no...
Thanks for the video.
I messed up the rekey process on my in-laws deadbolt. I was able to follow the instructions in this video and fix my mistake. Thanks a million!
Thanks for the comment
I’m sooo happy to help out a lot of people with this Kwikset SmartKey problem
Worked great! Thanks! I have the first-gen apparently since the side pin isn’t retained. Don’t lose the tiny springs under it when it falls off!
Thank you Kobi! I just reset my deadbolt, which I otherwise would have had to replace. Sincerely appreciate the video! -James
THANK YOU! My son and his infinite wisdom messed the tumblers up and we followed your video, step by step!
That’s awesome
Had a smart key cylinder similar to the one you demonstrated with. During rekeying I managed to make it not work with any keys. Without your video I would have needed to buy another lock because a locksmith would probably cost more.
Thank you !!
Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for your help!! For some odd reason, the key that came with the security set didn't match up with the deadbolt so this video was a huge help. I would highly recommend you to anyone who lives within the area your service. Thanks again!
Thank you for the nice words
Always happy to help
All the videos you have out there are great. Perfect lightning, so we can see what you are actually doing and how you explain. I watched a few videos on how to fix an upside down key slot, I found one but the lightning was to dark to see. You should give some folks a heads up about the like plastic cover on it, because if it comes off so do 5 little springs. Thank you
Wow! This worked just like you said. Though I had some difficulty when reassembling and had to force the pins back to center to re-remove the whole tumbler again. Then I had to "bend/ flatten" the 2 pins back into flat shape to make them slide smoothly up/down. The 2nd re-assembly worked fine. THANX for the help!
I’m very happy to help
Soon I’ll upload more good stuff on things that will help people even more on home security needs
After watching this video several times, after lots of trial and error, I got it to work. Thanks for this one, you're the man!
Happy to help man
Excellent video! Followed your instructions for a Kwikset deadbolt we apparently missed rekeying in our new home and after the former keys were thrown out. Accomplished the rekeying in under 5 minutes and all works great now. Again, thank you!
It is my pleasure to help
So glad I found this video. I jammed my WEISER SmartKey during rekeying and none of the recommended troubleshooting procedures helped. Thanks!
Perfect! I was afraid the lock was ruined, but I followed these instructions and it works like a charm now! Thanks!
I’m very happy to hear that.
Perfect solution!!! Worked flawlessly, must follow instructions exactly and be careful to take your time !!! Saved me about $25 and a trip to the hardware store. Thanks!!!
Happy to help
Your video got me out of a mess, after i tried rekeying my kwix lock which got hung! Glad u explained those sidepins becuase mine all fell out, so i was able to see how to stick them back in, line them up, & orient the mechanism back into place (that was the big messy part for me).
Had been up for about 20 hours travelling and messed up the re-keying of the lock. Nothing worked to fix it. Came across this video, and with some patience I had the lock working again. Actually took le longer to put the lock back into the door than it took to fix the look. Thank you for the video.
Thanks. This was super helpful and got me out of a jam when I messed up the usual reset method. Great instructions.
Kwikset SmartKey Reset as never being easier
Priceless video. Helped me sort out my mistake of taking it apart. Now back together again. Best!
I didn't think i was capable but your step by step detailed video helped me and it worked!
I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH🙏🏽🙌🏽
Thank you
You just saved me $40. I was going to purchase the reset tool. "WAS" is the key word. Thanks.
That’s awesome
I’m glad you could reset your Kwikset SmartKey lock with this tutorial
Thank you for the video! I too messed up the rekeying of my Kwikset Lock. I was frustrated and verbally abusing the lock. Thankfully I followed your video to a T and got the lock working again! Thank You!!!
Worked perfectly! The first one took a few minutes but the second lock took about 20 seconds to rekey! Thank you so much for the help.
Anytime
Really wish I had found this video sooner... as a commercial maintenance and general handyman I had 3 doors in need of a key. I usually would just repin them but these locks are a different beast and the how to wasn't ez to find until your excellent video. Took a whopping 2 minutes to perform 🍻
Took me a few try’s but your instructions were dead on👍🏻Thank you!!
Thank You!!!! This video sure did save my butt! I didn't have the key in the whole way, and of course it didn't work. Thought I was out the 80 some odd dollars. I can't thank you enough as it works great now.
other videos did not address the problem but this one was spot on and got it fixed now.
Thanks for the video! I followed your directions and was able to successfully rekey our Kevo Kwikset lock! Took about 10 mins for me. Thanks again, saved me from buying a new one.
I’m so. Happy to hear that. This video helped so many people and more to come... check out more of my videos I’m sure you’ll like them
DUDE! Thanks so much putting this out! Saved me $40 on a new lock! Follow the steps exactly as shown!
thank you very much, the corporation wont show us this, i am very glad you took up locksmithing , made me confident enough to open the lock myself and fix it
My kwikset was a bit different but enough info on ur video to figure out mine. It had 2 C-clamp style pins but cylinder once released was same. I screwed up my rekey and this video helped get back on track. Lock oil tough to wash off hands, next time gonna wear gloves. Thx
This tutorial is extremely helpful!! Thank you so much. Bought a Kwikset 910 online which did not come with keys so your video came in handy.
One thing I would like to mention is @ 2:45 is that a paper clip can be used to "unlock" the last pin in case you don't have a pick tool...
That’s a great idea.
I hope people will read this comment about the paper clip
This was an awesome video. I messed up trying to rekeyed my lock and thought I was toast but your video saved me another 50 bucks for a new lock thank you.