I love the sleek look of the satin nickel. I love that this allows for keyless entry, so I'm not having to fumble or look for my keys in the dark. It's convenient that my family and I can go on walks around our neighborhood and not worry about if someone grabbed a key or not.
Pros:
- I like not having to carry around a key, although it has a keyhole if you forget the passcode or if the battery on the unit goes dead
- I like that there's an easy lock button, so when you exit the house, all you have to do is push the lock button, and it turns the deadbolt to lock (no having to use a key to manually lock from the outside)
- I like that you can program a number of different passcodes, so each person in the household could have his/her own code that is easy to remember
- You can program this to be compatible with another Kwikset SmartKey (so for instance, if you purchase the separate Kwikset knob that comes with its own key, you should be able to program the deadbolt so that it is compatible with the key for the knob, that way you are not having to carry around 2 separate keys; 1 for the deadbolt, and 1 for the knob). We haven't tried or done this yet, but it's a nice feature.
Cons:
- The keypad does not light up, so it can be hard to see the numbers in the evening
- The battery seemed to die quickly; we had to change it within the first month after purchasing. Hopefully this was just a fluke in the first set of batteries we used, because it'll be a pain if we have to uninstall the deadbolt and replace the batteries each month.
- I wish you could program the Kwikset with your existing house key instead of it having to be with a Kwikset key because if you don't change the bottom knob, you will still have to carry around 2 sets of keys (1 for the deadbolt in case the battery dies and 1 for the bottom knob)
Overall I'm happy with the purchase and am satisfied with the convenience it has provided!
| Brand | Kwikset |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Keyless |
| Lock Type | Keypad |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.5 x 5.38 x 9.88 inches |
| Material | Nickel |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Security |
| Style | Traditional |
| Color | Satin Nickel |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Included Components | Hardware;Door, Gate & Window Hardware;door-dead-bolts |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Manufacturer | Kwikset |
| Part Number | 2053-5019 |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 5.38 x 9.88 inches |
| Item model number | 99130-002 |
| Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 99130-002 |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 20 |
| Special Features | Keyless |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
