More Reason to Steer Clear of Kwikset Smartkey

Kwikset products were recently sold again by their parent company Stanley Black & Decker, picked up by Spectrum Brands of Minnesota. Kwikset, Baldwin and some other well known brands in the mix were also acquired by Spectrum.

A rather revealing video (after the jump) of the simple method to unlock any Kwikset Smartkey Product has surfaced. In most circumstances, this method (like most others) will defeat any Kwikset Smartkey Product without identifiable damage and in most cases, the original key will still work, although the rekey (or Smart) feature is completely disabled.

The benefits of quick and easy rekey of these type and similar products causes alarm for their ease of defeat. While the perceived convenience factor to landlords and building managers, might suggest a saving in maintenance costs, the truth is that the shocking reduction in security value combined with the inability to have adequate key control has lead to significant increased maintenance costs and necessary replacement products.

If you really want to save money in the long term, it makes perfect economic sense to pay more initially for a product that will serve good time.

Products like Meroni or Bilock. Products like Lockwood or Cowdroy. There are many and varied options available to the consumer, often requiring them to spend a little more but reaping the benefits of quality long lasting products.