[HenryMac]

We just moved into our new home and one of the things you read about is the importance of rekeying your locks. Seems legit.
I currently have two exterior doors. One is the front door and the other is the back door. Both have deadbolts and a handle with a twisty lock in it.
I’m thinking about upgrading the front door to a smart lock. These are typically deadbolts. I would then just change the bottom to a lever.
My main question is whether or not I need to change the key that comes with the new smart lock. I’m assuming these are generic keys that are used over and over?
Specifically, I’m looking at a Kwikset smart lock and lever set being sold at Costco. I see it offers an easy rekey method which seems convenient if I have to go down that route. Where does one buy a unique key for rekeying purposes?
Lastly, what options would I have for my back door if I go with a smart lock for the front? Smart lockout back seems overkill. Would I just need to change the locks and have those re-keyed to the front door?

 

[HenryMac]

We just moved into our new home and one of the things you read about is the importance of rekeying your locks. Seems legit.
I currently have two exterior doors. One is the front door and the other is the back door. Both have deadbolts and a handle with a twisty lock in it.
I’m thinking about upgrading the front door to a smart lock. These are typically deadbolts. I would then just change the bottom to a lever.
My main question is whether or not I need to change the key that comes with the new smart lock. I’m assuming these are generic keys that are used over and over?
Specifically, I’m looking at a Kwikset smart lock and lever set being sold at Costco. I see it offers an easy rekey method which seems convenient if I have to go down that route view. Where does one buy a unique key for rekeying purposes?
Lastly, what options would I have for my back door if I go with a smart lock for the front? Smart lockout back seems overkill. Would I just need to change the locks and have those re-keyed to the front door?

thanks in advance for any help

 

[Hotrod]

We have Kwikset deadbolts and doorknob locks on our entry doors. We have 6 entry doors. The key codes are listed on the boxes. I looked to tried to find like codes, I found some the same. You can rekey them yourself to match the front and rear door with Kwikset locks. It is very easy. I would not be concerned with trying to rekey the lock since they are not all the same. If you look at the facts most burglaries occur from forced entry through a door or window, not from a key. You could buy a new key from a locksmith if you want to have a new key.