Name: Kwikset Powerbolt 240
Brand: Kwikset
SKU: B0C7LP1Q92
Price: 40.42 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (602 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The Kwikset Powerbolt 240 is a BHMA Grade 3 traditional electronic keypad deadbolt designed for residential use, featuring keyless entry via a 5-button keypad and auto-locking capabilities. It supports up to 12 permanent user codes and 2 one-time codes, offering basic security features like intrusion alerts and vacation mode without requiring smart home connectivity. The unit operates on four AA alkaline batteries with an estimated 12-month lifespan and includes a standard KW1 pin-and-tumbler keyway.

✓ Best for: Budget-conscious homeowners seeking basic keyless convenience on standard 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" thick exterior doors without smart home integration. It is well-suited for families needing multiple user codes, vacation homes utilizing vacation mode, or low-traffic rental properties.✗ Not ideal for: Users requiring high-security commercial-grade protection, as the Grade 3 rating is insufficient for such needs. It is also not ideal for those seeking smart home connectivity, antimicrobial keypad protection, or easy rekeying without a locksmith due to the lack of SmartKey technology.

Pros

✓Simple DIY installation requires only a standard screwdriver with no complex wiring
✓Long battery life of approximately 12 months on standard 4 AA alkaline batteries

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Specifications

Accessories

Included Keys1 KW1 key

Included HardwareLock, latch, strike, hardware, instructions

Design

Height112.7 mm mm

Width68.3 mm mm

Depth26.2 mm mm

Weight828 g g

MaterialZinc

Features

Keypad Type5-button

Audible AlertsCustomizable/Off

Installation TypeScrewdriver-only

User Code Capacity12 permanent codes

One-Time Code Capacity2 codes

General

Door Thickness Compatibility34.9 mm to 44.5 mm (up to 57.2 mm with service parts)

BrandKwikset

ModelPowerbolt 240

Backset60.3 mm or 69.9 mm (Adjustable)

FinishVenetian Bronze

Lighting

Keypad IlluminationLED

Illumination TriggerTap to turn on

Power

Battery Type4x AA alkaline

Battery Life12 months

Low Battery Alert10x red flash/beep

Security

Intrusion AlertDisables keypad and sounds alarm after 3 wrong codes

Vacation ModeDisables keypad entry for temporary periods

One-Time CodesSupports 2 temporary codes for guests or service providers

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