How to use the Kwikset Cradle Smart Key Reset Tool

[@korswe]

The best video on this subject here on KZbin.

[@winifielddawkinssr.6229]

THAT IS VERY NICE.....I LOOKED AT THIS ITEM, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS LOOKING AT. YOU MADE MY DAY. THANK YOU.

[@Chatojefe123]

Being in apartment maintenance your videos have helped me a lot

[@alexraymes]

I seriously could’ve used this last week. I made the common mistake. I locked myself out of a dead bolt at a customer’s house. I had just replaced the door knobs and dead bolts on all 3 exterior doors, and had just finished keying all of them to the same key. The final one, I locked myself out of. Neither the old nor the new key would turn the dead bolt. I had no idea this tool existed. I spent an hour on the phone with KwikSet customer service. Nothing worked, so they sent the customer a new cylinder with new keys for free since they warranty all of their knobs and locks. 10 days later when the part arrived, I was able to go back and replace it for her. I couldn’t apologize enough, thankfully for me, she was super understanding and not upset one bit. You can bet I will pick this thing up now and keep it in my truck just in case haha

[@LockandKilo]

Aw man, that’s never fun! Glad you were able to recover! I will say that these reset tools aren’t very durable and are really built for a homeowner to do their own locks. So, it’s always a good idea to keep a few of them on your truck.

[@alexraymes]

@@LockandKiloI will keep that in mind. Thank you!!

[@nothating]

Great video. Clear optics and good instruction pace.

[@BumBee22]

The Kwikset Smart Key Door Knob on my garage door froze. I replaced it with a new one, re-keyed it and done. I bought the Cradle Tool so I could fix any of my door knobs when this happen again. After watching your video, I took the frozen door knob apart and re-keyed with use of the Cradle Tool with my first try. Now I have a Spare door knob. Thank you very much, you made my day.Cradle tool

[@LockandKilo]

These tools are awesome when they work, sometimes they can fail. Most likely they fail as they are bounced around in work vans lol, keeping it on a shelf will prolong its life!

[@jamienegrete2841]

Thanks for showing me how to use the tool. I just got mine and I am ready to use it thanks to you

[@Biokemist-o3k]

Thank you so much. I am starting a mobile locksmith business and I am sure I will see these locks . I have the new tool so I should be great . Thank you.

[@zttfun]

Very good instruction for the Reset tool. Question: How to copy a Kwikset smart key to share with others without disabling the original key?

[@danieldlima5886]

Very helpful, i have a Kwikset 620 how do i remove the cylinder , thanks

[@diulaylomochohai]

whats diff between the red and the black one?

[@hortman5]

Great detail, thanks for posting!

[@derickmercado5903]

What’s the difference between the red and black cradle other than the color?

[@jeffchristian9917]

I scored a bucket of no key 782 smart locks. Been sitting in my basement useless and finally scored the cradle! Now I can finally reduce the amount of keys I carry.

[@neotv4K]

Funny my pops got locked out LOL! Your video helped me THX!!

[@no1philosopher]

Great video! The tips leading up to the moneyshot are great for smartkey newcomers. Something you might find interesting and someone else might have mentioned they exist: I have a red tool with the new label. Not sure when it was purchased, but it was in the maintenance shop at a property I just started managing. Thanks again and grats on surpassing 7 subs :)

[@WesFlew]

Could you theoretically pick the lock and then rekey it when it's in the correct position?

[@JR-ve9ij]

Best line ever,v" I read the directions, I know what I'm doing. "

[@LockandKilo]

Famous last words

[@federicovalenzuela1201]

Thank you for sharing this information. Appreciate your time and knowledge. How can I pick this type of locks?

[@LockandKilo]

The older gens you can use a KW Lishi. All models collectively can be decoded with products like the LockTech Tool! I have some videos on my channel of the various ways! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4Kmd5eFm9Gci68si=DZNpC9HwK7UZTSiS

[@ubrvidgeek886]

Does the same apply for the Deadbolt Cylinder?

[@brucegibson1963]

Any on the deadbolt? I been doing locksmith work for 23 years. I always like learning more. Great Video!!

[@LockandKilo]

The dead-bolt is even easier as once you remove the screws it’s just 1 clip to remove the core. A “Schlage” version by Kwikset has been around for some years now and won’t work with this cradle however. I have not come across the SC version in the field yet, it’s not popular and isn’t sold in stores yet.

[@michaeltaylor1764]

Thank you. I didn't need to use my Smart Key reset tool afterall. All I had to do was find the gap that the new key wasn't installed all the way in to the lock.

[@panndaacookies213]

Thank u sir 🙏 maintenance technicians love u 💖

[@adolfosanchez1868]

wooow !!1 very good explanation !!!

[@quannelquan3203]

Awesome Vid Your the man! Thank you…. From a technician.

[@kristopherlockwood9687]

That was pretty cool been doing maintenance for years now and been using smart locks for a couple of years now but never have I had to use the creadel till now a.d it was so easy anyone can do it lol thanks for the info

[@waltbrown2771]

Great video. Very detailed and presented at a good speed that is easy to keep up with. A Lot of videos are done so fast if you try to watch and look away form even a second, you miss something important or they talk about other things and get off track about what they are trying to show you. But you stay on track and show things at a good pace making it easy to follow. Thank you . I will keep watching.

[@jimertzman7766]

Will this cradle work on smartcode 270? I have the red cradle. TY in advance.

[@Mrorganic1326]

Does it has a Gap when you inserted or it has to be flushed inside with nongap because i have a Gap when i inserted my cylinder when i twist inserted the tools it comes out

[@artortega7230]

Great video. Thanks

[@Linda-qn6lb]

Awesome video!

[@LockandKilo]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! :) - Kilo

[@tylerostreng1652]

I agree

[@anthonychavez2487]

Awesome help thank you!

[@davecohen4384]

Thank you!

[@msscorpionize]

Does this method work if I lost the keys

[@LockandKilo]

yes, this cradle works for missing keys :) - Kilo

[@robertogamez5022]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@beave200]

So I have a smart lock cylinder but it won't seat all the way into the cradle. The little bar that's in the back in the cradle, won't let it. Any ideas.

[@joea5183]

The issue I didn’t get to was the beginning point in the tool. I kept trying to start it in the + position

[@wayne6438]

Great explanation thank you!

[@NoneMechanic101]

Thanks

[@efhorta1965]

Wish I knew this tool existed. I just re-set six smart locks with lost key, to a new key. The old way takes patience and bionic vision.

[@heathera.hodges4207]

Very helpful

[@Mrorganic1326]

Good afternoon how when i doit don't hear no noise when inserted the toos and the cylinder comes out the cradle don't hold the cylinder in place Don't get it is so easy when you doit the key go inside twiste back and forth nut the key don't come out have to use the tols to get it out

[@U8uxa8SP]

Thanks for more great information. Terrific video.

[@geronimocerda6212]

Great video gives very good details. Thanks.

[@LockandKilo]

Thank you!

[@KhoaNguyen-ll8oz]

Will this reset key tool work only on kwikset lock?

[@LockandKilo]

Yes, this is only for Kwikset specific Smart Locks. Will not work on the Schlage Keyway.

[@yvesgenereux670]

Will it work for a weiser smart key lock ?

[@davidrabuse7633]

Thanks....saved me!

[@mrekimf1]

how many times have you used the cradle? I want to buy one from Amazon, but some reviews say after 1 or 2 uses it brakes or dont work.

[@LockandKilo]

I do not normally use it as a Locksmith as they do fail, however for personal use it'll work well for a single home. They are designed for a home-owner to use themselves, not a Locksmith to do multiple homes per day lol

[@magallyramos4938]

How do i remove lock from knob

[@marcomazzarelli2987]

I have the smartkey reset tool, the red one. Mine has white instructions around the outside, not the black instructions like in the video. My tool does not work. I *think* the problem is that the cylinder does not go all the way down into the tool. It sticks out about a 1/16th. Is this a common problem with the tool? My next step is to go buy a new reset tool. Thoughts? Thx..

[@LockandKilo]

Interesting, they may have tried white on Red before switching to Black. These tools are pretty notorious for failing after semi-heavy use. Without placing the plug inside, try and just turn the tool and see if anything may not be retracting or if there may be an obstruction. This tool new does it's job for a home owner, but for locksmiths, most don't use this tool anymore or seldom do since it tends to wear out quickly for us.

[@2815Juan]

My cradle has worked perfectly for about 10 years now. If the cylinder is t fitting all the way down. You may not have the cradle in the proper position. Also keep this in mind. If the wafers on the cylinder are damaged. Don’t attempt to use the cradle with that cylinder. Throw the cylinder away

[@LockandKilo]

@@2815Juan I haven't had a cradle fail on me, I have just heard from many Locksmith's that they had them fail. I haven't really used it as heavily as some of them tho, I have used the Lishi and LockTech often times more than the cradle through my career, so it has been used sparingly lol

[@TheMajinvegetadbz]

I have a red one with a white label as well. It works on some cylinders but others it will only turn halfway so it doesn't let me reset it

[@joshuapinkston7617]

How do you use it if it won't turn all the way to the arrow? Is the cylinder bad at that point

[@LockandKilo]

This could be a sign of the Cradle being faulty. If you are following all steps correctly and this happens it is normally a bad cradle. The black model seems to have been re-made to correct the issue, however I have heard these issues still arise on both versions.

[@joea5183]

Ty

[@letsgetsome5]

Yeah when I spin it, it stops half way.

[@sandracassell5302]

what if your key gets stuck in cylinder after you pull it out of the device?

[@LockandKilo]

The key may not have fully rotated back to it’s ‘12 O’Clock Position.

[@denniscopeland8816]

Kilo - WHY does my cradle NOT turn when I have the cylinder inserted into the new cradle ? It just will not turn with the cylinder inserted BUT the cradle turns OK with no cylinder ? appreciate your comments

[@LockandKilo]

Hi, Dennis If the cradle is aligned correctly and the cylinder is properly seated it should spin with no issues. You could try and spray some lubricant in it and try it a few times and see if it rolls over. That worked on a wonky cradle I had before it finally gave out a few locks later. These cradles had high fail rates, I feel they were built as a one lock or one customer use type tool opposed to a long-term Locksmith tool. I had 1 cradle last 2 years and 1 cradle last 4 months lol The cradle kind of got pushed aside since the replacement cylinders are available for roughly the same cost to customers. The decoder tools available to Locksmiths are far superior, so even cradles sold today are the same quality as the old ones unfortunately.

[@tonyamiller9089]

Thank you for this video. It helped me to decide on which locks to purchase for my new doors.❤

[@billsinclair7076]

Everything lined up perfectly when I dropped the cylinder into the cradle. But, the bottom of the cradle will not turn. Please help

[@LockandKilo]

The best way to do this is to hold the bottom of the cradle firmly and rotate the top portion. If this isn't working, these cradles are known to commonly malfunction.

[@Da_Crow]

how much are they?

[@user-wn7lc1lu8u]

saved my ass, thanks!

[@bellindj]

Never heard a locksmith call a plug or items "HIM"

[@LockandKilo]

until now!

[@shawngrogan7468]

Right, It's Not Sentient And Has No Soul So It Does Not Have A Gender, It's Is Simply It. Interesting Though

[@adamm8206]

@@shawngrogan7468 Sooo Deep 😎

[@mleav2]

Never understood black on red or red on black illustrations. Since most of us guys are red colorblind or red deficient. Might as well be invisible for me.

[@jasonedwards4419]

Doesn't work. My cylinder redeye tool is defective

[@LockandKilo]

These tools earlier models were known to be faulty. Newer versions held up better, but still didn't have a long lifespan lol

[@shayne87]

These are my nightmare. My staff constantly had trouble with the rekeying often so the cradles were necessary. I have had really bad luck with the cradles and the whole "smart Lock" system. BOTH colors gave us headaches. Our staff all assumed the red one was better but that might have been anecdotal and the fact we couldn't buy another red one (conspiracy theories). Ikea flatbox furniture has better instructions. Written steps would have been nice than these pictoglyphs. Making multiple trips to the maintenance shop to get tools and the cradle negates any time saved by simply repinning. And the added benefit being able to master key everything made my decision to go back to dumb locks easy. Now my guys don't have to grab and return keys between work orders. To me, Smart Lock was another false promise to make my job easier. Like LED light bulbs last 25 years so the next bulb you change will be the last before retirement...

[@juancallejas1951]

Thank You!