Name: Kwikset SmartCode 917
Brand: Kwikset
SKU: B07YNJCGJN
Price: 89.35 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1670 reviews)

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The Kwikset SmartCode 917 is a residential electronic lever lock featuring a backlit keypad, physical key backup, and SmartKey rekeying technology for enhanced security. It offers Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA certification, a 3-year battery life, and supports up to 30 programmable user codes plus one-time access codes. The lock is designed for easy DIY installation on standard residential doors, including front, garage, and office entries.

✓ Best for: Homeowners seeking keyless convenience for front doors, garages, side/back doors, storage sheds, interior offices, or rental maintenance closets. It is ideal for families needing multiple user codes, property managers wanting to enforce Auto-Lock modes, and anyone prioritizing DIY rekeying and fire-rated security over app-based smart home integration.✗ Not ideal for: Users requiring heavy commercial-grade security (Grade 1) or those who need native smart hub integration (Z-Wave/Hubitat) without purchasing additional variants. It is also less suitable for users who prefer app-controlled remote access and management over manual keypad entry.

Pros

✓Heavy-duty metal construction provides a solid, durable feel and aesthetic appeal
✓SmartKey technology allows for quick rekeying in seconds without a locksmith

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Specifications

Features

User Code Capacity30 programmable user codes codes

One-Time Code CapacityYes codes

Code Length4-8 digits

Locking ModesAuto-Lock, Passage, Configurable

Auto-Lock Intervals30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min

General

BrandKwikset

Height9.49 inches mm

Model NameSmartCode 917

Width4.11 inches mm

Depth3.87 inches mm

Power

Battery Type9V battery

Battery LifeUp to 3 years

Low Battery IndicatorYes

Security

SmartKey SecurityRekeyable in seconds without locksmith

Fire RatingUL fire rated for 20 minutes

Code RequirementsFirst 4 digits of user codes must differ

Operation

Keypad TypeBacklit keypad for low-light visibility

Locking ModesAuto-Lock, Passage, and configurable disabling

Dimensions & Weight

Height9.49 inches

Width4.11 inches

Depth3.87 inches

Weight2.5 Pounds

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