Programming the Kwikset Smartcode 955/917

[Sunknight]

After installing this lock today this is what I learned. Install took 10 mins. Programming took an hour after searching through multiple YouTube videos and Google searches. To program one code to the lock press the program button, then the #1 button, then the kwikset button, then input your code, then press the kwikset button again. Other # buttons do different functions such as the #8 allows you to program how long the duration of the auto lock (5-99 seconds) after you input your code. I hope this helps future installations.

[desireel]

How to fix your lock; After getting what I thought was a new lock set off Amazon which apparently was used & already had a code set on it, I called when I failed to get it to work. To delete & reset you need to make sure the toggle is Vertical NOT Horizontal which Kwikset does Not make clear & it is a very important step. The same goes for when you enter in a new code or it will not let you progress past 1st number entered. Videos & instructions should state that but leave that out. I am sure it is confusing a lot of people.

[CarolinaSuccessTeam]

How do I lock the door from the outside with the key pad without having the automatic lock on?

[amandagersbacher]

Mine doesn’t have the hole it just has a button on the inside for programming but always beeps 3 times instead of 2.

[thomasganey]

Programming the Smart Code
(Be sure the toggle lock is vertical)
1 Remove the interior cover.
2 Push the programming button.
• You will hear two beeps
3 Press 3 on the keypad
• You will hear one short beep and the keypad will flash green
4 Press Kwikset
5 Enter a programming code.
• It must be between 4 and 8 digits
6 Press Kwikset
7 Re-enter the programming code.
8 Press Kwikset and the code is set:
• if you hear a long beep and the keypad flashes green

[knphyze]

When I hit the button on the top a flash is red. Don't go green 2 eliminate full numbers.

[MrJacobCastro]

Why would you say the keypad doesn’t unlock the lock? I bought this at Home Depot and it says its a motorized lock that can be unlocked with the keypad!!!!

[knphyze]

When I try to delete the old numbers the button at the top of flash red.

[lindaaragon]

My maintenance man installed the lock and it is locked ! I am unable to open the door with the key or the factory codes. HELP !!

[avert]

And we have looked through every website you have and NOTHING is working

[billhart]

No key came with this lock. Followed the factory luck. Pain in the - - -

[thomasganey]

I am fearful of setting a single programming code after hearing that programming a single programming code disables the internal programming button. If the programming code is forgotten, how do you reset all programming and start over? The downside of using the programming button is that any who knows how to program this Kwikset 917 can reset their own programming code thereby locking me out of all programming. Am I understanding correctly or have I misheard the message of the video. (I know, when in doubt check the manual, but when dyslexic, videos rule!)

[vubot]

I wasted hours!!!! trying to insert a programming code. It didn't work. So I use the programming button. That works.

[jacobcollins]

yalls door locks are literally trash they dont work, i set a user code it flashes green when i put it in but wont unlock tha door and the key works but keypad doesn’t🤔