How to rekey a lock with Kwikset smart key

In this video we'll show you how to rekey a lock using the Kwikset lock and Kwikset Smartkey tool. Using Kwikset Smart key technology to rekey a lock saves time and money. It also gives you freedom to change keys or even use a temporary key for your existing lock set.
To take advantage of this technology, you have too purchase Kwikset locks with the Smartkey features built into it.
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If you are wondering if your locks have the Kwikset smartkey technology, you need to have a small (1/8 inch) slot right next to the slot for your key. If you see that, then all you need is the Kwikset rekeying tool to rekey your locks.

The procedure is pretty straight forward.
1) insert the existing key in the lock.
2) With the key in the vertical position firmly inset the rekey tool into the tiny slot and then remove the rekeying tool.
3) pull the vertical key out and reinsert the new key.
4) turn the new key 90 degrees counter clockwise.
5) then turn the key back 90 degrees clockwise and see if the new key now in the vertical position can be removed.
6) If the key can not be removed, the rekeying has been completed.
7) Turn the key back counter clockwise to the horizontal position and remove the key.
Success !
It only take a few seconds to finish the task saving both time and money.

[carolinebogard]

Thank you so much for the video, I as well was struggling with the manual.

[LuisLopez-yrrx]

Thank you for the video, I was struggling and the manual was thrown away by my dad. But this video made it very simple and it worked

[morawilbert]

Very helpful video thanks sir great job 👍

[elborirs]

I have a smart KEVO lock with key option. However, the KEVO was replaced with a new one, and the 🔑 does not work anymore. I tried the steps to rekey it, but it doesn't work. Any help will be appreciated

[goosesicle]

can you tell me if you can only rekey once? thanks

[tiwantiwaabibiman]

Where do you get the "new"/red key from??? Do you just get a random key or use a key you already have or does the new key with the smartkey tool kit???

[beccalewis]

Rekeyed 5 locks this way (3 doors) with no problems.
Got distracted on lock #6 (last one!) and now NO key works.
Any suggestions?

[drettger]

So, what is to keep someone from walking up and rekeying your door from the outside? Perhaps with their own key. Then they just let themselves in.

Thanks!

[zxryder]

Thanks for video. Quick question. I completed the first key and it works. How do I duplicate it with the remaining keys in packet?

[pflanagan]

Thank you for the video. I just bought a new home and it came with this. Do I just go to Home Depot and tell them to make any key? Where does the new key come from?

[mericiachacon]

I tried to rekey my door but it made a mistake somewhere and now neither key work how do I fix it so the original key will work!?!

[MsButterfly]

What if there is not a small hole on lock?

[werhold]

you just have to wonder about how pick resistant the new smart lock is, there will probably be some hack to bypass the reset lock

[michaelweyers]

Doesn't that make it easy for a burglar to gain access?