Take on Kwikset Smartkey Locks?

[Simon berth]

I've been seeing more of them pop up on rekey calls, and while I get homeowners might be coming from regarding convenience n all but I've had a few that were a pain, it was either the tool didn't seat right, or the cylinder didn't feel as good as before even after rekeying, so I dont know, could I have been the problem or something and not to mention they're not exactly the most secure option out there.
My thoughts anyway, what do you all think?

 

[Chirarry]

I've run into a bunch that jam or won't rekey right, even if you follow all the steps. Seems like once they start acting up, it's downhill from there.

 

[ParkMyPlate]

I've been seeing more of them pop up on rekey calls, and while I get homeowners might be coming from regarding convenience n all but I've had a few that were a pain, it was either the tool didn't seat right, or the cylinder didn't feel as good as before even after rekeying, so I dont know, could I have been the problem or something and not to mention they're not exactly the most secure option out there.
My thoughts anyway, what do you all think?

man, you're describing a daily locksmith reality. the problem is usually the lock, not you. Their internal mechanisms are finicky. and yes, they're generally considered less secure than a good quality traditional lock against skilled attack

 

[MartiniMan]

not to mention they're not exactly the most secure option out there.

yep, you're right. any lock designed for easy consumer rekeying typically has a simpler internal mechanism, making them less pick resistant or vulnerable to other bypass methods compared to a standard pin tumbler lock from a reputable manufacturer

 

[Alma]

I've been seeing more of them pop up on rekey calls, and while I get homeowners might be coming from regarding convenience n all but I've had a few that were a pain, it was either the tool didn't seat right, or the cylinder didn't feel as good as before even after rekeying, so I dont know, could I have been the problem or something and not to mention they're not exactly the most secure option out there.
My thoughts anyway, what do you all think?

Honestly, you're not wrong, those quick-rekey locks are more about convenience than quality. They feel sloppy after a while, and yeah, security-wise? Let's just say I wouldn't trust one on my own door