It is NOT necessary to pull the four screws to expose the internal electronics. Skip that risky step and the cylinder is still easily removed. I did this on 2 Level locks.
Great video, now I know that I can replace the cylinder with the one that I added bump resistant pins to and don't have to give the family new keys. Thank you!! Can I see the status of the lock when I'm away from the house?
No, Kwikset SmartKey cylinders only work in Kwikset SmartKey locks. You can't even swap a SmartKey cylinder into a non-SmartKey Kwikset lock. The cylinder in the video is among the industry standard cylinders. Kwikset doesn't adhere to industry standard and SmartKey locks and cylinders are entirely proprietary to Kwikset.
No, Kwikset SmartKey cylinders only fit on Kwikset SmartKey locks. You can't even put a Kwikset SmartKey cylinder on a regular/old (non-smartkey) Kwikset lock. The reverse is also true, a SmartKey cylinder can't be swapped out for a non-smartkey cylinder.
It's for deadbolt but it's not that hard to put a deadbolt in the knobs place. Depending on your door, you might have to do some wood work. But understand, you won't have a handle to pull the door open.
Yes! I replaced mine with a Kwikset pinned to match other doors in my house. You need a “universal cylinder” or “key in knob cylinder.” A local locksmith should be able to provide one and pin it to match a key for you. Note that you need to swap over the thin black rubber tape to keep the cylinder from wobbling in the lock - double stick tape will secure it. You also need to install the right length tail piece or swap it over from the Schlage cylinder. It’s easy to do but the locksmith can do it while pinning the cylinder.
@@dangibson3960 Thanks! I've got my entire house - four exterior doors and several pad locks on gates & cabinets - set up with Kwikset KW1 keyways keyed the same and want my smart lock (dead bolt) on my front door to match. These Level Lock Touch seem perfect as they match aesthetically and work with Homekit. But, I wanted to be sure they could be rekeyed to match my existing key system. I looked all over the internet, including the Level Lock to no avail. All I could find was that it uses an SC1 type keyway which isn't the same as the KW1 keyways I am using. I think I'm sold now!
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Dude fast forwards through the most important part of the video 😂
It is NOT necessary to pull the four screws to expose
the internal electronics. Skip that risky step and the cylinder is still easily removed. I did this on 2 Level locks.
Can you schedule it to unlock say at 9am everyday and automatically lock at 8pm every night? For a laundry room for example?
Great video! Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for. I was almost there but was afraid to break this thing so stopped just shy of the full swap.
Great video, now I know that I can replace the cylinder with the one that I added bump resistant pins to and don't have to give the family new keys. Thank you!! Can I see the status of the lock when I'm away from the house?
Any way you can link the parts/products you used in the video to help you through this process?
Rekey Kit, I'm using in the video - amzn.to/3gmWT6y (affiliate link)
Super helpful in my search for a smart home lock. Thank you so much for making this. Very thorough and well thought-out!
Glad it was helpful! I couldn't find one either so I made one.
can I install a bilock key cylinder in this?
Can change with a Kwikset SmartKey Cylinder? Like the 980?
Were you able to install a Kwikset SmartKey Cylinder?
Yea. Same question!
No, Kwikset SmartKey cylinders only work in Kwikset SmartKey locks. You can't even swap a SmartKey cylinder into a non-SmartKey Kwikset lock. The cylinder in the video is among the industry standard cylinders. Kwikset doesn't adhere to industry standard and SmartKey locks and cylinders are entirely proprietary to Kwikset.
Can it be changed out with a smartkey cylinder from kwikset?
No, Kwikset SmartKey cylinders only fit on Kwikset SmartKey locks. You can't even put a Kwikset SmartKey cylinder on a regular/old (non-smartkey) Kwikset lock. The reverse is also true, a SmartKey cylinder can't be swapped out for a non-smartkey cylinder.
How did you get the cylinder out of the unit? I'm stuck at that step.
Pull 2:17 Just don't hold on to the components that are held on by ribbons.
Does this work with a “Privacy Door Knob”?
NOTE.- The ones (without a key) used in bathrooms and dormitories.
It's for deadbolt but it's not that hard to put a deadbolt in the knobs place. Depending on your door, you might have to do some wood work. But understand, you won't have a handle to pull the door open.
Can I put a Kwikset cylinder in there?
Yes! I replaced mine with a Kwikset pinned to match other doors in my house. You need a “universal cylinder” or “key in knob cylinder.” A local locksmith should be able to provide one and pin it to match a key for you. Note that you need to swap over the thin black rubber tape to keep the cylinder from wobbling in the lock - double stick tape will secure it. You also need to install the right length tail piece or swap it over from the Schlage cylinder. It’s easy to do but the locksmith can do it while pinning the cylinder.
@@dangibson3960
Thanks! I've got my entire house - four exterior doors and several pad locks on gates & cabinets - set up with Kwikset KW1 keyways keyed the same and want my smart lock (dead bolt) on my front door to match. These Level Lock Touch seem perfect as they match aesthetically and work with Homekit. But, I wanted to be sure they could be rekeyed to match my existing key system. I looked all over the internet, including the Level Lock to no avail. All I could find was that it uses an SC1 type keyway which isn't the same as the KW1 keyways I am using. I think I'm sold now!