Kwikset Smartkey Rekey Without a operating key tutorial 

After a local locksmith tore apart my lock and left me holding the pieces (quite literally) and claimed that "nothing could be done", I found your video and had it fixed myself in 10 minutes. Thank you.

Thank you so much for making this video. I screwed up the rekey process and neither the old key or new key worked. 10 minutes after watching your video I was done.

7 years later still best video out there. Thank you for doing it.

I thought my lockset that didn't have a key was going in the garbage. I can't thank you enough, it literally only took me 10 minutes to fix!

I was able to fix my own lock thanks to your video. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this tutorial. After messing up on rekeying my lock and no success contacting customer service, I came upon your tutorial. It took me 3 tries to get it, but i finally rekeyed my lock. Thank you.

Excellent video, saved me from buying another lock. You should note, this video is for DEAD BOLT. I have a Keyed entry knob and had to watch another video to get the lock out. Then this video helped me. Thank!

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed to change out 2 locks in my house (without a key). The steps were very clear, and the video helped me understand. Appreciate you doing this.

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽 I lost the key to my lock and this just saved me so much time! The only tutorial I found that showed each and every step I needed.

Thank you for your brief and "to the point video". I lost my Key and brought my smart key cylinders to my local locksmith to have them re-key it for me and they told me that it cannot be done because it does not have "pins" like a regular cylinder, so I left. Then I called kwikset customer service and waited more than 30 minutes for someone to answer my call and give me the part number so that I could order a new cylinder with key. During my waiting time I found your video and re-keyed both of my cylinders in less than 5 minutes with just a small screw driver and paperclip. Thank you and keep up the good work!!!!

Thank you! I messed up on the rekey part for my new lock! An no keys would work. Customer service wouldn’t take it back and locksmith here in my area were charging more then it was worth! Saw your video and said screw it let me try! Only tool I had was a small flat head to fix phones and was able to do it! Life saver! Thank you!

Excellent tutorial! I fumbled a re-key job for a customer and this saved my a**. THANK YOU!

My key stopped working on my front door. Unable to rekey the smart lock without it. Was going to drop $40 on the Kwikset reset cradle, with this video the problem was solved in like 15 minutes without spending any cash. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

Thank you. Things went sideways with the first lock I tried to re-key. With the help of your video, I was able to take it apart and fix it in just a few minutes. And then once I understood how it works, I was able to use the little tool to properly re-key every other lock set on my estate.

This saved me a ton of time and headache after using the rekey tool before really knowing what I was doing. Learned a lot about these little locks thanks to this vid. Nice work!

Actually this is a really good video. Saved me $115. Thanks a lot man!

This is the best video I found to re-key the Kwikset Smartkey lock! Thank You.

I messed up re-keying my doorknob. Took it to Lowes and they said they didn't know how to fix it. Few minutes with your video and I had it fixed myself. Thanks for making this! Saved me from having to go around to other stores to try to find someone with the resetting tool.

PERFECT. Saved me $70. THANK YOU.

Bought a brand new deadbolt set and the original operating key that came with it didn’t work at all. This video absolutely did the trick.

Great post. Thank you. Must watch for all the crusty old locksmiths who haven't learned anything knew in awhile.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I didn’t do the re-key process correctly so neither the original key nor the new key would work. I followed the steps in this video and now my new key works perfectly! And I didn’t have to call a locksmith!

Thanks for tip! You saved me a trip to the store and $50 for a new lock.

I was using the smart key when I dropped the pins too soon before keying the new key, then both didn't work. Your instructions were a huge help, thank you!

Thanks bro I’m a automotive locksmith & I got one big job for rekey 10 locks like those, you make my work more easy 🤟🏻

Thank you so very much for sharing your expertise. I messed up one side of a double cylinder lock and this will save me from having to replace it!

Thanks, I watched other videos but didn't understand the function of the spring and when to put the key in to re-key, etc. Yours was super detailed. Awesome.

Awesome! Bought a brand new lockset someone had returned after failing to reprogram it. Got it apart and rekeyed! Thank you!

Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to easily fit a key to my stepson's Smartkey lock after he had lost the key. Very good instructional video.

I work at ace hardware and was rekeying for a customer, you just saved my ass thanks

I messed up one of my SmartKey deadbolts trying to rekey it a while back and was just about to buy a new one until I came across this. Fixed it - thanks!

Thanks for the post. Got me out of jam and saved me from a bunch of headaches !! Great vid, to the point clear and concise 👍👍👍

Thank you, man!!! I screwed it up while trying to rekey and this video saved me from having to go buy another!!! Great video!!! Thanks 😀

Thank you for taking the time to make that video. It has helped me reclaim my previously miskeyed lock.

Thank-you. I wouldn't have attempted this without these calm and clear instructions. And, yes, I was successful!

Awesome video! Just got the deadbolt installed and screwed up the re-keying part and had no operating key. This video came in handy! Worked perfectly! Thanks!!

Excellent video, helped me fix 2 Weiser Smart Key Handsets that were not working at all! In fact, they work smoother now than they ever did!

Very impressive that you figured that out yourself. Great job. If I'd seen this video before I bought the Kwikset Smartkey reset cradle, then I wouldn't have had to buy it. Oh well, it is faster in the field, and I guess I don't have to worry about losing one of those little springs or pins. Thanks for the video.

Thank you very much for clear and concise instructions. I followed your directions and they worked the first time. Awesome.

This is a helpful video. I messed up keying it the first time and wasn't sure how to correct it. Now I've got it working again. Thanks.

thank you. Your calm demeanor made it easy to follow.

Worked great for me. I bought several door knob sets and accidentally threw out the keys for one of them. This saved me having to order a new core. Actually couldn't find a replacement core in the bronze color so I was going to have to install a silver core into a bronze door knob. Lol. Now I know how to handle this issue again. Thanks

Thank you, made it possible for saving a lock, well done! You made it look so easy...took me a little longer... Had to start over several times, but your video showed what to look for... thumbs up!!

Works well! I missed the part that the groove must line up with five pieces, but that's on me. After rewatching this video, I got my Kwikset smartkey reset. Thanks!

Thank you very much for this tutorial! I've just repaired my lock today! Excellent job !

Thank you very much, I had just fixed two locks with key setting failures, now everything works great!

Thanks a lot man, very detailed and close up shots. Was able to rekey a lock I had lost the key to very easily.

thank you! awesome video. Lost my only smartkey. Used this to rekey whole house to a single WR6 Weiser/Kiwkset key

Perfect. If you have a slightly different lock with smaller components, just be careful and follow thru exactly. It works.

Thank you! I messed up the rekeying process and this worked to reset it perfectly! Life saver!

Thank you so much ! Saved me a big headache after losing my keys.

Thank you so much!!! Your video was very concise and easy to understand. I was able to follow you step by step with my own lock (which failed one day, no reason, no re-keying being done). I've saved your video as a favorite as this is the second SmartKey lock I've had that's failed but I need to have one key for all my doors but don't want to keep buying new locks. Good job!! :-)

5 years later this video is still making an impact. Thank you so much for posting. My lock just stopped working one day and I couldn't reset even with the bump key or master key. After watching your video I was able to disassemble the lock and reset all the wafer pins. Everything works great now. Thank you! 👍👍👍

Thanks. I've done two locks. This video makes the fix so easy.

Thanks for the clear and concise video. Perfect description of all internal workings... worked like a charm...A+++

you sir, are the Ulf Baer of Lock smiths, thank you, Of the 5 videos I watched, Yours was the best.

I was in a pinch and this video helped me out... you the man! Thank you for making this video

Excellent tutorial! Worked like a charm, and was so easy, even without the shim! Thanks for saving me big $$.

Thanks! I fudged up a re-key so no key would work. This helped fix my lock.

Thanks for this! I did find it was easier to reset the pins, insert the key and then replace the pin plate. I found getting the pin plate to slide properly for rekeying didn’t work as well if I replaced it first before inserting the key. Kudos!

Fantastic, thank you! Moved into a new house and they didn't provide a key for this lock. Just rekeyed it using your video!

Hello my friend. I'm from Brazil and used your tutorial today. All right! Thank you very much. Alessandro

Outstanding instruction, Thank you! ~ Simple, precise and easy to follow. ~ Watched several others, this was the easiest and most concise I found. ~ Greatly appreciate your time in making this available for us!

Outstanding... Fast and easy. Bailed me out - BIG TIME. Thanks you!

Man! I thought I was in trouble when I tried to rekey my lock and it malfunctioned due to operator error haha. But I was able to take it all apart and fix it. So thanks a lot! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

THIS VIDEO DID THE JOB FOR ME,I AM VERY HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND THE RESCUE FOR MY LOCK!!!!THANKS NORSEMAN

Thank you so much sir..you are the best..my key got stuck in it and through your video i was able to reassemble it..lots of best wishes to you😊

This worked beautifully! Thanks for sharing! 🙏

Took me a couple of tries as I am almost in the dark, but worked great!! THANKS!!

Great video, thank you . Worked flawlessly

I follow the steps you discrbed. Everything. Thank you for your time and video explanations.

Thank you so much. I have found dozens of the Kwikset mod. 911 with no matching keys, because Lowes and Home Depot gets charged 40-90 bucks to take the lock apart and rekey it again by a locksmith to make their customer happy.

Worked perfectly the first time. Thanks for posting.

This worked flawlessly!

Worked great. Professional quality tutorial. Thank you

Awesome! Saved me the some time in going back to get a new set!!!

This is fantastic. Huge thanks man!

Thank you so much! I added a new skill to my bag tonight. :)

Thank you! Great step by step. Saved me buying a new deadbolt.

Thank you! I use this for reference all the time

Thanks for the vid! Saved me from buying a reset cradle when I set my key with it only partially inserted.

Thank you sooo much!! Easy to follow instructions and short awesome video. 👍👌 got me out of my mess in a few min 😎

Great video. Step by step with nice close video. Worked like a charm, thanks

Great video ! Very helpful thank you for sharing. Helped me on a job site and saved me from having to buy a new lock

Fantastic!!! Successful first try in less than 5 minutes!

Thank you very much for this great tutorial. I was able to rekey mine.

Awesome! Thank you so much. This worked perfectly 1st time! Awesome tutorial.

Amazing thank you sir. As a maintenance man this really helped

Absolutely fantastic video! Mine was a little bit different, but your video helped me figure it out. I feel like a locksmith ;-) thank you so much

This helped me so much! Thank you!

Good video, clear and concise...made it easy to do, and save alot of money....

Great tutorial. Enjoyed it.

thanks a million for the tutorial as the alternative was to buy a new lock simply to get the replacement core. Still not sure how the lock got set to random when I messed up the re-keying process. It was a lot easier then it looked at first.

That was really easy. Thanks for helping me save my lock.

Best video on here for this! Worked like a charm cheers!

Thank you sir.. you just saved me a locksmith bill.... fantastic job....

Thanks a lot I removed a broken key from a lock and this was the first vid I could find that helped

Wooow kudos, I just did it and worked!. Really good instructions!

THANK YOU MAN I JUST RE-KEYD WORKED PERFECTLY!!

thanks. just did this and your video was extremely helpful!