Kwikset Powerbolt 250 10-Button Keypad Venetian Bronze Transitional Electronic Deadbolt Door Lock, Featuring Convenient Keyless Entry, Customizable User Codes and Auto-Locking

Ease of installation: I am not the best nor the worst at installing things around the house. I was expecting this to be a headache, but after watching some videos, I had this one set up within an hour. Reliability: It has worked every day since installation, with one minor hiccup in the first few days, where it would not open. I ended up having to use my key in that instance. The lockout may have been caused by my child repeatedly hitting the wrong buttons as she tried to let us in. I recommend keeping the key with you as a backup. Battery life: It is still working after a few months without issue. I will update my review if it suddenly stops working. Again, keep your key with you just in case. Verdict: The Kwikset Powerbolt 250 has been a game-changer for my family, and I only wish I had thought to install one sooner. It has made getting in and out of the house way less of a pain, especially at night. The buttons light up, making fumbling for a key a thing of the past. My six-year-old daughter knows the code as well, and she enjoys opening the door for us. My wife and daughter went for a walk the other day while I worked in the backyard, and they didn't feel the need to carry their keys, knowing they could easily get back in, and I had my key in the backyard as a backup. There is a function to add a one-time code for someone making a delivery or doing work on your home, but I have not tried that yet.

I purchased a house and the owners didn't know where the keys were because they always used a code to enter. I decided to change the deadbolt that they had and added this one. It works great, it's easy to program codes into, the instructions were clear and concise. I now have the option to use a key or the keypad.

Installed the lock on door connecting house to garage. Install didn't require any modification to the door, but the lock wouldn't let me program any codes. Tried all of the various programming options and the only one that worked was the one that turned off the annoying beeping. AI customer support just told me to do all the things I had already done. Finally got through to a real person, she had me do a program-clearing step that wasn't mentioned in the directions and the lock then would accept new codes and worked... for about one hour. Then it refused to lock or unlock the deadbolt. Called CS again, this time refused to deal with AI and got to a real person. She first told me the through bolts that hold the keypad and locking plate on opposite sides of the door were too tight. Loosened them, no change in lock behavior. Then she told me I was using the WRONG BRAND OF BATTERIES!!! (Say, What?!) I said I had put brand new AA batteries in it and had tested them all before installation and they worked fine for the first hour. Furthermore, nowhere in the instructions did it say I had to use a particular brand of AAs. She said to get some Duracell or Energizer batteries and then call CS back. When I went to HD to get some other batteries, I also picked up a digital lock made by the S company. The Duracell batteries didn't work any better than the Amazon batteries I used before. Tired of calling CS; just took the lock out and installed the S lock, which works just fine. Returning Kwikset to Amazon and will be avoiding Kwikset locks in the future, at least the digital ones.

I have two of these deadbolts, & two of the keypad door locks. They are dependable, easy to install, & use. Even if the battery dies, they can be locked, & unlocked with with a key. This deadbolt, can also be re-keyed for additional security. I originally purchased this to allow a visiting family member to come & go without having to issue them a key. Another great feature is you can have different combinations for different purposes; one can be issued to a guest, another can be given to a contractor, & one for yourself. At any point, any, or all, combination(s) can be deleted, or reset to another combination. The instructions that come with this are easy to understand, and make the installation a breeze. It is very easy to add your own code for this deadbolt. It can also have a time delay lock feature so after you close the door & it will automatically lock the deadbolt. All features are easy to use, & setup. I would recommend these to anyone for their entry doors. These are reasonably priced, & dependable. I would recommend these to anyone who wants to have the ability to give a temporary code to a guest, or contractor while retaining your own code combination. The batteries seem to last a long time, especially since there are four “AA” batteries used for this deadbolt. It’s not only functional, but it looks appealing on our door. The pictures I have included show additional door hardware that is not included. This kit includes the deadbolt itself with a battery compartment, @ a keypad, section. It also includes all the necessary hardware to install this on your door. My installation was easy because I was replacing an existing deadbolt. I have included a picture that shows the indoor door knob, that is NOT INCLUDED, with this deadbolt. I added this just to show that it can be used with an optional door knob.

We bought three of these after staying at an airbnb a month ago. We loved it so much we bought one for all our doors. Two worked fine, one didn't work correctly. Of the two that worked, they were easy to install, easy to program and they are so easy to use. It was also easy to rekey one to the other, so we only need one key, just in case the battery dies or it malfunctions. Anyway, a nice upgrade to our old locks, almost like we're in the 21 century. Only got 4 stars because we had to send one back.

Installed on my door and I like it. Lock works smooth and is easy to set up. I like that you can rekey it easily for any kwikset key.

Great product. Easy to install, easy to set existing key, and works great!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Bought this model because my current locks are all Kwikset, making rekeying easy. Also I now have a no-key-needed vehicle (card in my wallet). Now, I don't have to carry a house key either. I like the look of the touch pad models, but I use one frequently and find that it's harder to operate in the dark. It's especially hard to find the first number, because the lock is dark until you press on the pad - "oops, wrong number again!" This lock is between my garage and utility room. Don't care whether it matches the rest of my door hardware exactly. Easy to install, even easier to program and it has many features I don't need (like automatic locking and 25 user codes), but you may find them useful. One note on rekeying the lock. Kwikset's instructions are good, except I've never been able to get the rekeying tool into the rekeying slot as far as the instructions indicate. So, regardless of whether that tool is in as far as instructed, if you have the original key in the right position and, at the appropriate step in the instructions you can remove the old key, your ready to proceed with the new key. Comment on some of the negative reviews: The bolt and the striker plate on the door handle have to position this electronic deadbolt lock and striker plate so they engage smoothly, with little to no drag. I don't think this battery-powered lock would last long term in a situation where the bolt has to fight its way into and out of the striker opening. Too high a load; something will eventually fry. In my case, I corrected just that situation before installation (found a stripped and cracked screw hole in the door frame). Fixing that takes a small amount of know-how but, if you're replacing a smooth-operating deadbolt, this is an easy task.

Easy to install and works as expected. I’m not sure why most people would need multiple access codes, but the option is there, and the single-use codes are a nice feature. The auto-lock function has been reliable, which adds peace of mind. Overall, a straightforward and functional electronic deadbolt. If you try too many times, it does lock out which is a nice feature.

Maravilloso.

El instructivo es claro y preciso sobre el uso. Es fácil de instalar, configurar y usar, hasta ahora una excelente compra

For the past 10 years, I have used similar Kwikset locks on 4 of my outside doors and they have proven very reliable. About 6 months ago, added this one to door #5 and it works just as well as the others with the added benefit of being a little smarter/easier to set up, and needing one less button to push to operate it. As well, the mechanism is noticeably faster to lock/unlock. [FYI: if you use the recommended ordinary alkaline batteries, they will last about 2 years. If you try rechargeables (like I did) they last about 2 months. I have no idea why.]

La compré en enero 2025, y todo muy bien fácil de instalar, configurar y todo, pero hace un mes dejó de funcionar, la restauré de fábrica y nada, simplemente dejó de funcionar ahora es una cerradura como cualquier otra es una pena que haya durado tan poco el gusto