Has Kwikset fixed this issue by being able to disable the black button or adding a master code with either a firmware update to the original lock or within their updated version of the lock (Kwikset SmartCode 914 Z-Wave Deadbolt)?
No.
- Garrett
With the new Kwikset SmartCode 914 Z-Wave Deadbolt that I just bought I can set a MasterCode.
The mastercode need to be entered everytime I want to had an usercode.
Check user manual:
http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/content/BDHHI/914user-guide
There are worse problems with Kwikset Smartkey locks:
I think that this isn’t such a big problem.
Basicaly most of doorlocks are “unsecure”. If you have the correct tools and knowledgment you can open basicaly all doorlocks. Time ago, cAlled a professional to open a tetra key lock because i lost the key. He opened in about 20sec.
For the code problem, there is a configurable notification on kwikset zwave lock that notifies you everytime the code is changed by keypad. I never tested it, but is there.
[quote=“Bric, post:45, topic:169564”]I think that this isn’t such a big problem.
Basicaly most of doorlocks are “unsecure”. If you have the correct tools and knowledgment you can open basicaly all doorlocks. Time ago, cAlled a professional to open a tetra key lock because i lost the key. He opened in about 20sec.[/quote]
Disagree. I did my research before deciding on a Z-wave lock. Only Schlage has ANSI Grade 1 locks that are under $200. Kwikset and Yale Z-wave locks are Grade 2 or worse.
While having a secure door lock is no guarantee of home security, there’s no reason to make it any easier for a criminal.
[quote=“TC1”][quote=“Bric, post:45, topic:169564”]I think that this isn’t such a big problem.
Basicaly most of doorlocks are “unsecure”. If you have the correct tools and knowledgment you can open basicaly all doorlocks. Time ago, cAlled a professional to open a tetra key lock because i lost the key. He opened in about 20sec.[/quote]
While having a secure door lock is no guarantee of home security, there’s no reason to make it any easier for a criminal.[/quote]
Hence the reason I still have yet and have no plans to automate any locks or doors on my house. Call me paranoid but I feel it’s asking for trouble in certain cases.
I do agree though any lock with the right skill set can be cracked in seconds no matter how high a rating it has. Granted most thieves probably won’t have that, but windows and big rocks still are pretty effective.
[quote=“TC1, post:46, topic:169564”][quote=“Bric, post:45, topic:169564”]I think that this isn’t such a big problem.
Basicaly most of doorlocks are “unsecure”. If you have the correct tools and knowledgment you can open basicaly all doorlocks. Time ago, cAlled a professional to open a tetra key lock because i lost the key. He opened in about 20sec.[/quote]
Disagree. I did my research before deciding on a Z-wave lock. Only Schlage has ANSI Grade 1 locks that are under $200. Kwikset and Yale Z-wave locks are Grade 2 or worse.
While having a secure door lock is no guarantee of home security, there’s no reason to make it any easier for a criminal.[/quote]
Yeah , this is true, in parts you re right, but who knows how to open a lock can open the samething both ones.
Depends on each case. I use in a condo. i don’t bother about this security level.
Hate to revive a old thread but I think it’s relevant keeping all the information in one place. Does anyone have the VeraEdge? I only see the remotely added PINS and don’t see anything that says what the slot1/2 (physical entered) codes are.