Newbie lock buyer here…
Some of the images of Kwikset deadbolts show an inside panel with what looks like a thumbturn, but all the images I’ve seen for the contemporary deadbolts (e.g. http://www.zazdas.com/department/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcountry=218&idproduct=3078325&idcategory=0) don’t show anything for the internal side of the door. I kind of assume that there must be a plate with a lock/unlock mechanism of some kind, but is that right? Also, do I need a separate door handle to actually open the door, or is there something to grab on the internal plate, if there is one?
Thanks,
John.
The kwikset deadbolt has a thumb knob that you can manually turn to lock and unlock the deadbolt. The deadbolt is complete separate from the door handle. Kwikset also makes a lever lock if you are looking for a door handle with a lock that can be controlled via z-wave.
I found the two following on Amazon showing what the contemporary deadbolt looks like on the inside (look at the additional images under the main one):
http://www.amazon.com/Kwikset-99100-011-Nickel-Contemp-Deadbolt/dp/B004UHQHMO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1335822383&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Kwikset-909CNT-11P-SMT-Contemporary/dp/B004QPRCCY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1335822383&sr=8-5
The first one is the z-wave version, and has the black plastic “window” for the z-wave radio. The second is not the z-wave version, no black window, and all metal/finished.
It’s a similar (but more square to match the contemporary) design than the other one, show here:
http://www.amazon.com/Kwikset-99100-004-Polished-Brass-Traditional/dp/B004EKHZ46/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1335822610&sr=8-4
Thanks guys, that’s very helpful - good spot on the picture!
John.