Kwikset 99130-003 SmartCode 913 Non-Connected Keyless Entry Electronic Keypad Deadbolt Door Lock Featuring SmartKey Security, Traditional Venetian Bronze

I purchased this item on July 1, 2015 and it's been over 1-1/2 years of experience with this item. It's still functioning great. Originally put some Duracell batteries in this thing and they lasted several months. Replaced them with Rayovacs and lasted another several months. It's now running on some rechargeable eneloops and it's been about 4 months right now. If they last another 2 months, I'll be very happy and will need to update my review on the eneloops. For those not having much luck with rechargeables, try the eneloops. I swear, they are the BEST rechargeable AA/AAA cells I've ever experienced. You can get them at Cosco for less than what Amazon lists.[Pros]- Batteries last at least several months before having to replace them.- Rechargeable ENELOOP has lasted 4 months and still going... I will update with overall.- Been over 1-1/2 years and still works great. No issues.- Convenience of not having to deal with metal keys.- Add guest pins for neighbors when out of town to water plants etc. Returning the favor of course!- Easy to install, RTFM and you will be fine. Also, don't lose the manual and the included allen hex key!- Buttons have not worn out or can expose the numbers used in the pin. I've read reviews where the touchpad one can possibly expose the numbers due to wear. Just looking at the buttons. When I got the z-wave model, I didn't get the touch (916) since these buttons are perfectly fine.- Hit lock key again to show backlight in the dark. I've never had to use it since my home is automated. If the power goes out, then I probably would need to use it.- Works when the power is out since it runs on batteries.- Looks great and matches all the other ORB kwikset handles I've installed.[Cons]- None since purchase![Regrets]- Wish I had purchased the z-wave model at the time.[Additional notes]- Comparing this with the new z-wave model, the keypad on the z-wave version is a little smaller so the paint marks outlined the new one. I decided to try the keypad from this one with the z-wave version and it works. So the keypad from the new one is connected to this (non-z-wave) model. Hope this info is useful for those who plan to upgrade to the newer smart versions.[Conclusion]I've read some strange reviews, such as the guy who removed the plastic window thinking that's how to replace the batteries when the manual doesn't illustrate to do that. The plastic part is for z-wave and zigbee radio frequencies. For those with battery issues, it's probably the cold weather. Lithiums might be better to use. In my case, I live in the south and the eneloops work great.I'm so happy with this product that I decided to upgrade the one on my front door with a z-wave model. I've moved this one to the interior garage door. My wife would accidentally lock me out in the garage not knowing I was out there. I can easily enter a pin and get back inside now.I'm ready to buy one of the z-wave interior locks and another z-wave deadbolt for the backdoor.I will be writing a review on the z-wave version. I'm using some fresh recharged eneloops on the new one. Hopefully it lasts as long as this one has.

My family loves this electronic lock. It holds about 16 different codes (not sure why you need that many). The installation was pretty simple. I admit though, I have installed two electronic Schlage locks before this one. One Schlage is in our new house that we are building. The other lock I installed in the house we are living now. The lock has a large piece that sticks out that allows you to turn the bolt to lock it. Unfortunately, the lock sticks out too much for me to close the storm door. Bummer. So I decided to try this one.Not gonna lie, I actually love this lock more than the top of the line Schlage. This one is so wonderfully automatic. I push the top button when I'm leaving the house, the lock mechanism whirs and the bolt locks on its own. I punch in a code, the mechanism whirs and the bolt withdraws on its own. With the Schlage, we have to physically turn the bolt to engage it. Also, this came with two keys (they we won't use, but good to have). While the Schlage only came with one. What?There is a little light that blinks about once every 10 seconds. Amber indicates the bolt is engaged. Green indicates the bolt is open. Red indicates the battery is low. You can move the little toggle switch inside to turn off the light. But I like knowing if the door is locked. Also, you can re-key it yourself, should you need to. We are going to rent the house we are living in now, so whenever tenets change, we will just have to erase the old code and give our new tenant a new code. Very nice. Another wonderful feature is automatic locking. The lock has the capability to lock itself after 30 seconds. And yet another very cool feature, a code can have up to 10 digits. I like having the opportunity to use more digits since it seems more secure. Now that I've written all the great stuff about this lock, I think I'm going to order another one and put it on the front door of our new house. The Schlage can go on the door between door that leads from the garage and into the house.