Reset Weiser Keypad Lock

[Blanche Bunnell]

Fora new installation, this will delete the default User Code 1-2-3-4. For subsequent instances, this will delete all User Codes in the lock.

Now the lock can only be operated by the key and turnpiece until a new User Code is added in step B.

The default Mastercode is 0-0-0-0. It is recommended that you change it to a code of your own.

The lock is pre-programmed with a default User Code of 1-2-3-4. It is recommended that you delete this code.

CAUTION: Prevent unauthorized entry. This lock has a pre-set User Code and Mastercode. Upon installation and set-up, replace both of these codes with your own. Since anyone with access to the interior assembly can reset the lock and change the User Codes, you must restrict access to the interior assembly and routinely check the User Codes to ensure they have not been altered without your knowledge.

I've been researching alot of the smart home locks and these look like they're going to be awesome as we'll be managing our property from afar (rental is in FL and we live in Chicago). Some of the ones that I'm considering:

Is it financially beneficial to host remotely? I ask because I see so many stories about hosts who do what you are planning on doing and its one horror story after the next. Will you have a co-host near the listing? I opted out of the remote lock because people just arent that techno-savvy while traveling and the price to install and upkeep was just too high. Its not the 90% of guests that do it perfectly that I worry about, but the 10% of guests that take up 90% of your time. There were too many unknowns and things that could go wrong with the remote lock. Instead I settled on a simple Schlage keyless entry lock which works fine, but its quirky. It'll lock automatically once the door is closed sometimes, but not all the times. Sometimes after the guest checks out I'll arrive to my place to find the door unlocked. Thankfully I'm down the street and I can check on it at anytime, but it scares me to think what if I was a remote host.

I know this thread is old but I have to chime in: A remote lock is a must for me as a remote host. I have alarm.com security and use a Z-wave compatible Weiser (Kwikset) Smart Code 10 lock (soon to be upgrading to the Wieser Obsidian keykess lock for added security as I've never used the key in 2.5 years of operating my Airbnb in Canada).

1) Every guest gets their own unique temporary code (last 4 digits of their phone number) which I program into the alarm.com online portal. It automatically expires when guest checks out as I input the check-in/check-out day/time

3) when the door is not locking it's becasue of a mechanical issue such as a lock jam. Usually, I need to adjust the adjustable striker plate (the door lever striker plate not the deadbolt striker plate) so it pulls the door closed tighter to the weather stripping to avoid lock jams. (This needs to be done seasonally when the temperature changes considerably from freezing to warmer temps and back).

Before I had the alarm.com automation/security I had to get my cleaners to change the codes manually which cost more time and money than my monthly monitoring/equipment costs with alarm.com (CAN$33). Manually changing the codes took 10-15 minutes after each guest.

I am looking for 3rd party software compatible with my IQ Panel 2 that will automatically input codes from my AIrbnb calendar bookings so I no longer have spend time doing it remotely. I may add a SmartThings Hub to my system just to be able to use the RBoy app that does this as stated by Madhura below.

Not sure if anyone is even following this thread but we have an admin code and we set a personal code per guest that is limited based on their stay. There have been times where they entered their personal code incorrectly, etc. We provide them with the admin code and they are in. Not really an issue. Its our guest house so we are close enough to not need wifi accessibility. Having a backdoor code works for use. Which is my point to those remote host. wifi access sounds like it will fail. Setup an admin code. Have it change if its been used by a guest.

I agree with your opinion on out of state hosts. I opted to finally build my ADU on my property. But I completely disagree with your take on smart locks. It's almost a must nowadays. I don't really understand the whole price to install and upkeep take. I bought my smart lock, which also has a physical key for $250 and installed it for free. It's much better than keep track of keys.

Look into kwikset 916. Sleek keypad that you can change code for each guest, plus provide dates and expiration times. It's a lifesaver. My code activates for guests at 3pm and expires at checkout. I get an alert every entry and exit (if I want) and I have it set to auto lock after 5 min. You'd be appalled at how many guests don't lock the door - even when they're home!

Hi Jess - thanks! Appreciate it. The thing I didn't like about the August was that you needed to purchase the keypad seperately and set it up, so if someone didn't use the app they would have to do this.

I'm also looking at those Kwikset locks. I liked the styling and it seemed easy to use. As far as guests not being able to use the app, don't all airbnb guests have to have a smart phone app anyway? I don't think I've had one who wouldn't be able to use a phone-activated lock.

I got a couple of ladies in their 70s with a flip phone. I also got an indian guy in his 40s who had trouble opening a lockbox althouth I gave him the code. I wouldnt trust a "smart" up that relies on a mechanism and no key. what if there's a power outage/no internet/hurricane whatever? In my mind there should always be a key besides the smart feature. just for backup and technologically challenged.

I wouldnt trust a "smart" up that relies on a mechanism and no key. what if there's a power outage/no internet/hurricane whatever? In my mind there should always be a key besides the smart feature. just for backup and technologically challenged.

Adi, smart locks work on battery power. It doesn't matter if there's a power outage/no internet or a hurricane. The smart lock will work! And if the battery goes dead a backup 9 volt battery will get you in (only with the code of course).

They tell you in advance if the battery is getting low too. I haven't needed a key in 2.5 years of using a smart lock (which also has a key port). The added security of not having a key port which can be picked/bumped is worth the peace of mind.

For this guide, we spoke with Greg Leimer, former product manager for Schlage Residential Electronic Locks, and Jason Tu, former product marketing manager in the hardware and home improvement division at Spectrum Brands, which makes the Kwikset, Baldwin, and Weiser lines.

These locks typically accept around 15 to 20 codes, so you could have one number for your family, one for a dog walker, and another for a plumber who is working on your house. Codes can be added or deleted at any time. There is no longer a need to give someone a key (that could be copied) or to hide one under the mat. So, for example, a code could be given to a contractor while work is going on, but once the job is done, the code can be deleted. There are also benefits for those with kids too young to handle the responsibility of keeping a key safe and in their possession.

Smart locks expand this control to your phone or device. With these models you have an easier code-changing interface, and you can add or delete codes from anywhere via an app and monitor the use of the lock. If these added features are appealing to you, we have a guide to smart locks.

We began our selection process by narrowing the field based on security ratings and manufacturer reputation. After seeing the finalists firsthand, ease of use proved to be a major factor in our ultimate decisions. Here are the criteria:

Security grade of 2 or higher: As a basic requirement, all of the locks we considered had an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) security grade of either 1 (the highest) or 2 (out of a possible 3). Both are considered acceptable for residential use, and these ratings, sometimes listed as a Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) rating, are at times described as an ANSI/BHMA rating. This grading is based on testing involving durability, security, and finish. To attain Grade 1, a lock must withstand 1 million open/close cycles and hold up against 10 strikes from 75 pounds of force. Grade 2 is 800,000 open/closes and five strikes from 75 pounds of force.

Reputable manufacturer: With the security of your home at stake, we only considered locks from long-standing reputable lock manufacturers. We wanted a recommendation that would have good availability, reliable customer service, and a credible warranty. That meant avoiding unknown brands with rudimentary websites and no apparent phone number. Fortunately, even limiting our search to models priced reasonably (under $200, approximately), we had multiple options from three established companies: Yale, Kwikset, and Schlage.

Easy to use: On paper, our finalists looked fairly similar: All were programmable with roughly 15 to 20 codes, all had some kind of a backlit display, and so on. The true distinctions emerged in firsthand tests, when we could look beyond the spec sheets and see what it would be like to live with these.

The BE365 has a keyway, so there is a traditional backup if the battery dies (or the key can just be used like a normal lock). So, in a way, the Schlage is like a traditional deadbolt, but with an added keypad option. It does not have the 9-volt terminals, like the Yale.

We tested three Kwiksets: the Obsidian, the SmartCode 915, and the now-discontinued SmartCode 913. While they differ from one another in the keypad/touchscreen style and the backup option (one has the 9-volt terminals, two have the keyway), the guts and functions are all similar. Programming these is much more difficult than with both the Yale and the Schlage. To add or delete codes or change any options, the cover needs to be removed from the interior portion of the lock, which requires taking out two very small set screws, which are just begging to be dropped (we lost one). This reveals a programming button (to add or delete codes) and a series of almost microscopic switches to alter the other functions, like volume control or to disable the auto lock. These switches are so small, we used a toothpick to move them, and even that felt bulky.

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