Change your keys, not your locks - Kwikset SmartKey

Whether you move into a new house or kick out your crazy boyfriend, it's important to change your locks in case someone still has a key. If you've got this little slot on your locks, you're in luck! You can easily change the key without replacing the locks or calling a locksmith. I show you how in this video.
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[@sasantarom]

Smart Oscar! He barks over some extra activities on the door and doing his job. Lovely dog!

[@handydadtv]

He is!

[@ralph601]

Thanks for the video. I just re-keyed my locks. Very easy.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the comment

[@bigfishkwan]

Thank you HandyDad !! Been worried about how to change a lock by myself or call a lock smith to do it for my new home! Now I can save money !! Billions Thanks!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@erickabarnes8804]

Thank you for posting! This is easier than I thought!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful

[@MsMarketing01]

Omg!! This is the easiest ever!! If I can do it, anyone can. Thank you so much for this video. I was able to do it in a matter of seconds 🙏🏾🤩🤩

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure. Glad it was helpful.

[@toniadellapenta90]

Thank you!!! You are a jewel 🙏🏼

[@handydadtv]

Lol my pleasure

[@macsterguy]

I recently had to have a locksmith out to my business to re-key 21 exterior and interior doors. They were all Schlage commercial brand. If they’ve got that little slot I’m going to be sick… Great video!

[@handydadtv]

Dang I bet that cost a pretty penny.

[@macsterguy]

@@handydadtv I wasn't at my office that day so my office mgr paid by co. check. I want to say $300 +/- !!! I watch all your videos but this is one that I wish I would have watched three months ago...

[@idsullymichaels]

nope - it is only a Kwikset things. Schlage are said to be better. Many are critical of this rekey system as there are plastic pieces and higher failure rates. I got here researching what to do on a house we are getting. I'll go Schlage...

[@cathleencochran3477]

Awesome! I also like that Oscar made an appearance!

[@handydadtv]

He’s a ham.

[@rytu4843]

Thank you so much! Wish you all the best!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊 you too

[@Rob-yu1lw]

Good tutorial for house breaks

[@shannoniam]

Amazing!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@pham4041]

man! this is so helpful!

[@handydadtv]

Glad to hear

[@utubeusercommenting7691]

I thought this video was awesome!! I had no idea about being able to do that. Sadly though, I have very cheap locks. So first I must invest in more expensive locks throughout my home with the ability to do what you have shown us. That was REALLY NEAT!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@dannymiller7187]

Don’t do it the cheap locks with keep you from being the easiest house to break in to in the whole block.

[@mfacollection8229]

Great job 👏

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@stefra8685]

It's an amazing solution.i love it

[@handydadtv]

👍🏻

[@balferono4568]

Good job on the video!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@pain_codm]

Awesome video 👍

[@handydadtv]

Thank you 👍

[@RasTona_]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@samsam-mf5um]

wow you save me $85 new owner need to change front door key lucky i have same one with small side hole from kwikset company just made order amazon i will have it tommorrow hope its work thanks

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@tonyztiger75]

God bless you 🙏

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@cindyburgess5521]

Thanks I lost my direction on how to rekey my lock now I can stop stressing thanks for your video and loved your dog

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@TheConservativeCrusader]

Good video, but I'm surprised that he didn't reorient his front door lock to match the deadbolt. It's pretty simple, and it's gets rid of the annoyance of having to flip your key.

[@handydadtv]

Good idea, but I ended up replacing the handleset completely.

[@ronniecardy]

Good idea 💡 I did that it was low cost had some older locks 🔐 I changed the tumblers

[@huyongo9109]

thank you

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure!

[@skylerhenry8405]

Thanks dad

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@HakeemIsMyWorld]

God bless ya.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks. You too.

[@gadogadochannel00]

Tq,sharing

[@handydadtv]

👍🏻

[@krupavaram2773]

Thank you

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@krupavaram2773]

Thank you

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@robertparker5134]

I have those that is awesome

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@dansing926ify]

Interesting 🤔 so can you use any extra key you have once you have used the extra ones included with the kit? And what's to stop someone from using a kit to go around changing people locks?

[@handydadtv]

You need the original key to change it.

[@MichaelMantion]

FYI there is a hand held device specifically designed to take a picture of the inside of the key way and decode these types of locks. Im sure you will be safe for a few years but eventually you will want to disable mechanical keys and just go with smart locks.

[@handydadtv]

Do you have a link to this kind of tool? I’d be interested in doing a video about that.

[@karenmarrello8241]

@@handydadtv you

[@CB-sc7ek]

Can I use any smart key? I need 6 keys, so if I buy 2 of these sets can I use the key set thing that came with the lock to set keys from this set?

[@handydadtv]

Buy one set. It comes with 2 keys. Take one to the home center or hardware store to make duplicates.

[@123mcyang]

Can I make duplicate keys ie just one st a time?

[@rickraub5448]

I have 5 kwikset exterior door locks. All have individual keys. Can I re-key all door locks to work with 1 key that I choose from my multitude of extra keys? Or do I need to buy the kwikset re- key package? I have the reset tool that came with each lock. Thanks.

[@handydadtv]

You can pick the key from one of the locks and rekey the other four. You don’t need to buy the kit.

[@rickraub5448]

@@handydadtv thanks. Very helpful. New subscriber.

[@handydadtv]

@rickraub5448 Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

[@3mt696]

I have these with dead bolt and regular for bottom. I haven’t programmed because I’m having an issue that I would like to resolve. Turn dead bolt left and it locks fine, but when I got to lock bottom key I have to turn it right which is strange. My tenant often leaves bottom unlocked unknowingly. I actually attempted to reverse thinking this was the issue but the cylinder can’t fit in any other way. If you understand do you have any tips so both dead bolt lock and bottom lever can both lock door when turned left. So strange. I spoke with cs and sent video and he wasn’t any help, it’s gotta be simple. Any help is appreciated. Just want both locks to turn same way to lock. Thanks.

[@handydadtv]

It sure you can do anything about it. Deadbolts always lock when you turn them towards the door jamb. Handsets lock left or right, depending on the manufacturer, but independent of the door jamb. I don’t think you can reverse it.

[@runed0s86]

@@handydadtv Yeah unfortunately you just gotta buy a different lock. It's dumb imo. Turning the key toward the latch to lock should ALWAYS be how locks are made to work.

[@RKSAINT]

Do you need the old key or is it possible to do this without it? Can I insert the tool if I just unlock the door from inside? Thanks!

[@handydadtv]

You need the old key. If you don’t have it, replace the lock or call a locksmith.

[@benslockandkeylocksmithing9839]

You've hit the lottery

[@handydadtv]

If only

[@livinthelegacy100]

Old key won’t turn the new lock, what should I do now

[@winternightsky6945]

I just moved into an apartment a week ago. But i almost just shot the maintenance men because i thought they were breaking in. They were changing my locks because they say it wasn't changed when i moved in. But i couldn't figure out how they just changed my locks without replacing the whole thing and he showed me a device. So of course i had to come to KZbin to see what it is because now im worried if criminals can change the keys from the outside. I found a device like that a year ago and didn't know what it was but now i don't know if maintenance dropped it or some criminal was doing something with it.

[@lm3729]

What if you don’t have that but want to keep your old key AND the new door knob (its black versus silver). Can I just switch the innards?

[@handydadtv]

Likely not. A locksmith may be able to rekey the new lock with your old key.

[@runed0s86]

Yes. However, if you're going that far, you could just manually set the lock to the current key. It's not hard, and there are a few videos here on youtube on how to do it

[@thewendyjazzyshow7361]

Dog: Intruder alert! Intruder alert! [Dad opens door] Dog: Oh, it's just dad. [Dog goes back to bed]

[@handydadtv]

So true

[@juniorgomez321]

What if you don't have the old key? You have the reset tool and a new key? Coukd you assist with that

[@handydadtv]

You need the old key or a locksmith.

[@handydadtv]

You need the old key or a locksmith.

[@didi3980]

so, if you have 5 locks, did you purchase 5 re-set key kits? or did you purchase 1 and happen to have another 4 different keys for the others?

[@handydadtv]

You just need one kit and you can rekey unlimited locks.

[@runed0s86]

All the locks come with the tool, but the reset key is the same in all of them.

[@edrikallahverdi3266]

it didn't work for me i can't open or close my door with either keys. i did exactly like you said. is there a way to reset it?

[@handydadtv]

Not that I know of. Sorry.

[@GAMES.IDEAS.FUN123]

Can you make the key from the old lock work on the new lock?

[@handydadtv]

Yes, if the old lock is a SmartKey lock then it’s compatible with the new lock.

[@Stewty1]

Hello, how do we make two or more copies for the same lock? After rekeying a lock with the smartkey the first time the original does not work anymore.

[@handydadtv]

That’s correct. You rekeyed the lock. Throw the old one away. Make copies of the new one at a hardware store or home center.

[@Stewty1]

@@handydadtv thanks! It’s quite disappointing because this product was advertised by Kwikset for rental properties, where tenants can have “temporary keys” while owners retain the master key. I don’t own rental property but want to do the same setup for family members.

[@handydadtv]

That may be a different model. Call Kwikset.

[@texassfinest114]

My apartment complex has this. If I was a burglar… haha

[@handydadtv]

They aren’t any easier for burglars. You need the old key to use the tool.

[@texassfinest114]

@@handydadtv yeah I got that. Was just joshing 😀

[@theexecutivefarmer4327]

I can’t seem to buy it with your link.

[@handydadtv]

handydad.tv/17v4 Click on Other Buying Options.

[@joshua01]

You should get a smart lock, would be interested in a review

[@handydadtv]

We installed one on the garage door because that’s what they use the most. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHbJh4uViZWZmtk

[@handydadtv]

They = my daughter and son-in-law.

[@cesantaguport]

Thanks! I just re keyed my lock. But now none of the Keys works, not the previous nor the new 😫 Not saying it has something yo do with your video, maybe my lock does not work properly but I just had to share it to someone lol

[@handydadtv]

It must be an issue with the lock. If you rekeyed it successfully, the new key should work.

[@sergiofernandez5195]

That just happened to le

[@evks82]

what do u need yellow key for?

[@handydadtv]

Just a spare

[@matthewboers1587]

So I just bought a new house and these locks with the holes are outside.. Couldn't a random person with the tool change my lock and break in??

[@handydadtv]

No. You need the current key to turn the lock before you can insert the pin.

[@adamguymon7096]

How do you rekey a lock where you can have two different keys that can open the same lock?

[@handydadtv]

That’s called master keying. You need a locksmith for that.

[@runed0s86]

Sounds like someone removed a pin or two from the lock! I bet that both keys are very similar. If you put any old key in there, does it still open, or is it just those 2 keys? If all the keys work, you should just replace the lock. Smartkey systems don't have any master-key option available.

[@Jst4us5]

Do my door have to be closed

[@handydadtv]

No.

[@MsButterfly57]

What if there is no slot on lock? Is there a smartlock that works when there is no slot?

[@handydadtv]

No slot = call a locksmith or replace the lock.

[@21ventura]

This is great except that I can’t find my old keys to a couple of doors

[@handydadtv]

Change the locks

[@TheMcpherson4]

What if you do not have old key?

[@handydadtv]

Replace the lock.

[@AldoSubrotoPamudji]

why you not made video about your new house ?

[@handydadtv]

We’re not finished moving in yet.

[@whiteeagle58]

If you don't have the original key you still have to go to a locksmith. And because it is a smartkey lock you can't get a new key using the key code.

[@handydadtv]

Yes you can only do it yourself if you have the original key.

[@runed0s86]

@@handydadtv Lol nope this is untrue. You can take the lock apart with ease, and manually program the key. It's annoying to do the first time, and there are a few small pieces, but it's not hard.

[@funarts8416]

Hello new subscriber here! BTW nice idea! Keep up!😍 Watched a video of yours then liked it and I go to your channel to subscribe and ring the bell icon and found all your videos interesting!!!😍🙃☺

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

[@funarts8416]

@@handydadtv thankyou!😍

[@ksmjc1969]

You have not hit the lottery , you have just inherited a junk lock that fails constantly. I’m a locksmith and change these out all the time .

[@handydadtv]

I had no trouble with mine.

[@kauaireed9006]

@@handydadtvmine worked also , thanks for the video.

[@nobodyimportant8695]

so all you need is a shim (piece of red bull can should do the trick) at .025 to rekey that type of lock? To "any key" with bidding...LoL. Imagine coming home to have your home rekeyed by your neighbor as a practical joke after watching this video.

[@tyraldevos7175]

You still need your original key to re key the lock so unless your neighbor has your house key then he can not re key your locks.

[@TheK1ngBNazty]

What if you don't have the old key?? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@handydadtv]

Replace the locks, or call a locksmith.

[@janetmcevoy3228]

I messed up and the key won't work

[@handydadtv]

Uh oh

[@Peaches100]

maybe you could keep the old key and use it if you want to change the keys again lol

[@handydadtv]

Yes, that’s what I did.

[@sergiofernandez5195]

I did this and when I took the key out both keys don’t work now

[@handydadtv]

You can’t use any key as the new key. You need to use the keys that come with the tool.

[@RaverOne]

That's not true. Whenever I get new tenants, I'll ask the guys at Ace if they have any spare sets(from people buying two locks but only take the working set of keys). Then I'll get two more keys made for less than five bucks and go rekey the house. I do however make sure every key will open/close the lock 5-10 times before ending up with two sets of keys that don't work. At Ace or any other store that sells locks, if you ask for a spare set, most of the time, they will give them to you for free. Then you've only got to pay for additional copies.

[@RaverOne]

Great video though, thanks for the refresher.

[@marhiaisa]

What if I completely lost the key...?

[@handydadtv]

Change the whole lock, or call a locksmith.

[@marhiaisa]

@@handydadtv do you think if I unscrew it n take it to Home Depot they can make me a new key..??

[@handydadtv]

Doubtful

[@davidaldrich3488]

perfect....called a locksmith to rekey three new locksets...wanted $130.......got it

[@handydadtv]

Not surprised.

[@davidaldrich3488]

@@handydadtv have orders kit $8.99 plus $5 shipping Going to give it a try Thanks for video. Found through a search

[@mil-tv]

I was wondering can someone else with that little tool easily get inside of my house ??? 🤔

[@handydadtv]

No. You can only insert the tool AFTER inserting your key and turning the lock cylinder.

[@mil-tv]

@@handydadtv oh thanks that is nice

[@droidflash599]

It's even cheaper if you find the special key because maintenance man dropped it after he rekeyed your apartment lock🤣

[@handydadtv]

The tool doesn’t work without the original key.

[@droidflash599]

@@handydadtv which as the apartment dweller I had

[@handydadtv]

Oh! I misunderstood.

[@miut1983]

Lock cylinders are cheap and super easy to replace if you have an old key no need to call locksmith. If you lost your key this gadget won't help you anyway.

[@handydadtv]

True. You need the current key to rekey it.

[@Resist4]

And criminals have struck the lottery if they want to burglarize your house. This is one of the easiest locks to break.

[@fosarvian]

What makes it easy to break?

[@Resist4]

@@fosarvian plastic internals, that a screwdriver can defeat.

[@fosarvian]

@@Resist4 ah thanks!

[@thewendyjazzyshow7361]

windows are easy to break too

[@MichaelMantion]

FYI multiple times you showed us the biting on the new keys. PLEASE buy another set and do not show people the bitting. Just sell the old set on ebay, don't throw it away.

[@utubeusercommenting7691]

Hey will you explain to me in a little more detail as to what u mean “biting”? Are u saying that he has showed us the new key to his home and the “biting” is the shape of the key where it will hit the tumblers so now a lock picker could make a key from the video that would open the lock? Is that what you meant?

[@handydadtv]

Do you know anyone who can do that? I’d like to challenge him and see if it can be done. (Then make a video, of course.)

[@matthewlewis5631]

Try Lockpicking Lawyer, Bosnian Bill or Deviant Ollem, there’s even people who have 3D printed keys and used that successfully 😳

[@miked9803]

But. Can’t anyone change your lock then?

[@handydadtv]

No, you need the old key to change it to a new key.

[@johkaTV]

I hate to be a negative Nancy but couldn’t a stranger just change the locks with this device and gain entry into the home?

[@handydadtv]

Watch again. You need to insert the current key and turn the cylinder before you can insert the pin to rekey it.

[@dpresg]

Can't anyone just come and rekey the lock

[@handydadtv]

You need the original key.

[@ilikepatatos1907]

It's cool but can't robbers use that

[@handydadtv]

You need the original key too.

[@ilikepatatos1907]

@@handydadtv OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHhhhhhh

[@ilikepatatos1907]

Wait so if they take the key that u currently used for the door they can take over your house entirely

[@handydadtv]

Is that any different than stealing any key?

[@ilikepatatos1907]

@@handydadtv yes because if they take a random key they cant own it because it wont have the tiny thing in the lock but if it is the door for the house/appartment they can take it easily because of it

[@graceortiz9494]

So if you have these type of locks anyone can come to your house and lock you out? If they make a different key you can't get in. You say this is a good thing??

[@handydadtv]

Right, you can only rekey it if you have the existing key.

[@lordgarth1]

HandyDadTV Or makes one from you showing your new key on KZbin. :) probably nothing to worry about but good to know it’s possible.

[@handydadtv]

Lord Garth - You have a sinister mind.

[@lordgarth1]

@@handydadtv I watch too much LockPickingLawyer Channel. lol.