Kwikset is the default builder-grade hardware on the majority of new-construction PSL homes - Tradition, Telaro, Veranda Bay, Lakeforest. Kwikset Signature Series and Kwikset 980 deadbolts ship on most spec houses, SmartKey rekey is the homeowner-friendly value-add, and SmartCode 260 / 270 and Halo Touch are the smart-lock options. We install, rekey, repair, and upgrade Kwikset across PSL every day.
Kwikset locksmith in Port St. Lucie - install, rekey, repair the full Kwikset residential line. Signature Series, 980, SmartCode 260 and 270, Halo Touch, SmartKey rekey technology.
Most PSL new-construction homes ship with Kwikset. We are the upgrade or service path when the builder-grade Kwikset starts failing or you want to step up.
SmartKey rekey: yes, we do it for free if you want to swap your front and back doors to match - and we will tell you on-site if SmartKey is the right tool for your security needs (vs upgrading to Schlage or higher).
Two patterns dominate our Kwikset calls. First, the Halo install that the homeowner tried themselves. The deadbolt is on but the Wi-Fi pairing fails halfway through, the app crashes, the keypad lights up but the bolt won't throw. Or the Premis was set up on an old iPhone, the phone got upgraded, HomeKit lost the device, and now the front door is a paperweight with a mechanical key bypass that nobody can find.
Second, and this one is more serious: the SmartKey rekey concerns. Kwikset SmartKey (980 and 660 deadbolts) is the "rekey-yourself" cylinder. It's convenient. It's also been demonstrated by Bosnianbill, LockPickingLawyer and others to be defeatable in under a minute with a $5 tool sold on Amazon. Most PSL homeowners don't know this until they've been targeted. After a tenant turnover in St Lucie West or a contractor leaving the job in Tradition, we get calls asking to "secure" the SmartKey - the honest answer is to swap the cylinder for a non-SmartKey Kwikset 980 or step up to a Schlage B60.
Third call: SmartCode 909 / 913 keypad deadbolt with dead batteries, sticky buttons, or the user-code list that nobody can remember the master code to reset.
Kwikset on the van: Halo, Premis, SmartCode keypads, 980 and 660 deadbolts, SmartKey replacement cylinders. We install, troubleshoot, and tell you straight when SmartKey should be swapped out. Call (772) 284-5142.
Honest read on whether your Kwikset SmartKey cylinder needs swapping after a tenant turnover, contractor job, or break-in attempt. We don't sell what you don't need.
Kwikset Halo Wi-Fi, Premis HomeKit, SmartCode 909/913/916 keypad deadbolts, and replacement non-SmartKey 980 cylinders on every van.
Full install plus Wi-Fi pairing, Kwikset app account, user-code programming, and mechanical-key cylinder rekey to your existing house key.
Phone upgrade broke your Premis pairing? We re-add to Apple Home, re-share with family members, and reset codes.
Includes hardware ($150-230 MSRP), Wi-Fi pairing, app setup, user codes. Premis HomeKit install in the same range.
Locked out of programming your SmartCode 909 / 913 because the master code is gone? We perform a factory reset and re-program your codes on-site.
Kwikset is the most common smart-lock brand on PSL homes. It's also the brand most often installed wrong, paired wrong, or left with the SmartKey vulnerability still live. Big-box stores will sell you the box but won't pair it. National dispatch sends a tech with no Kwikset replacement parts. We do this brand every day.
Most locksmiths will quietly rekey a SmartKey cylinder and pocket the fee. We explain the documented vulnerability and let you decide. If you want it swapped, we have non-SmartKey 980 cylinders on the van.
We've done hundreds of Halo Wi-Fi pairings across Tradition, Sandpiper Bay, PGA Verano. Router quirks, 2.4 GHz isolation, Apple Home re-linking - the stuff the install guide skips.
Lost the master code on a SmartCode 909 / 913 / 916? We know the factory reset sequence cold. Re-program your codes in 10 minutes.
Swapping out SmartKey for standard Kwikset? We rekey the new cylinder to match the rest of your house in the same visit. One key, no SmartKey vulnerability.
Kwikset's catalog is built around homeowner-friendly hardware - widely available, color-matched across the residential line, and priced for the new-construction and box-store markets.
Kwikset Signature Series. The mid-grade deadbolt line. Grade 2 ANSI. Available with SmartKey rekey technology (homeowner can rekey in 60 seconds with the existing key plus a new key) or standard Kwikset KW1 keyway. Color-matched across the line to knobs, levers, and handlesets. Most PSL builder upgrades land here. $35-65 hardware MSRP.
Kwikset 980 series. Grade 1 ANSI residential deadbolt. The step-up Kwikset for homeowners who want commercial-grade kick resistance and cycle life. Standard KW1 keyway. $55-95 hardware.
Kwikset SmartKey. Kwikset's rekey-yourself technology. The cylinder has a side-channel that accepts a 'reset cradle' and lets a homeowner re-key the lock with the existing key plus a new key in about 60 seconds. Useful for after-move-in rekey when you want to invalidate the builder's master key. We do this rekey free if you ask during another service visit. Honest note: SmartKey has a known bypass technique that experienced lock-pickers can exploit - so for higher security threat models, we recommend upgrading the cylinder to standard Kwikset KW1 or going to Schlage B660 Primus.
Kwikset SmartCode 260. Electronic deadbolt with keypad, mechanical-key backup, no Wi-Fi or smart-home integration. Battery-operated, programmable codes. Common in PSL rental properties and short-term-rental backup setups where the goal is keypad access without app dependency. $90-150 hardware.
Kwikset SmartCode 270 / 888. Adds Z-Wave Plus connectivity for smart-home integration (SmartThings, Ring, Wink). Z-Wave hub required. Programmable codes, audit trail through the hub. $120-180 hardware.
Kwikset Halo Touch / Halo Wi-Fi. Kwikset's flagship smart deadbolt. Halo Touch adds fingerprint authentication, Halo Wi-Fi connects directly to home Wi-Fi (no hub required). Both have keypad and mechanical-key backup. $200-280 hardware.
Kwikset Aura. Bluetooth-only smart deadbolt - paired to phone via Bluetooth, no Wi-Fi or remote unlock. Lower cost ($110-160) for homeowners who want app-based unlock without cloud connectivity.
Kwikset Tylo, Polo, Cove, Juno knobs and levers. The Kwikset residential knob and lever line. Color-matched to the deadbolt line. We rekey and service the cylinders, replace springs and latches.
New-construction default. If your home was built in PSL after 2010 (Tradition, Telaro, Veranda Bay, PGA Verano, the newer Lakeforest builds), the front and back deadbolts are almost certainly Kwikset Signature or 980 with SmartKey. The builder ships these because they are color-matched, low-cost, and let the homeowner rekey themselves without a locksmith.
Post-closing rekey - the universal recommendation. Every new-construction PSL home should be rekeyed after closing. Reason: the builder, the realtor, the cleaning crew, and possibly the previous-buyer-who-fell-through all had access to the original keys. SmartKey lets you do this yourself in 60 seconds per cylinder, or we will do it free during another service visit. This is the single most underused security step in PSL home buying.
SmartCode 260 for rental units. When a PSL property manager has 5-30 units and tenant turnover happens every 6-12 months, manually rekeying every door is slow. SmartCode 260 lets you change the code at tenant change-over without any physical rekey. We have several PSL landlords on a quarterly schedule for SmartCode battery + code rotation.
Halo Touch for fingerprint-without-cloud. The Kwikset Halo Touch is one of the cleaner fingerprint deadbolts on the market - $200-280 hardware, no monthly subscription, no required cloud account. For PSL homeowners who want fingerprint access but do not want app dependency, Halo Touch fits well.
When to upgrade away from Kwikset. If you have higher security needs (waterfront high-value home, jewelry storage, occupational threat), Kwikset Signature SmartKey is not the right tool - the SmartKey bypass and the Grade 2 cylinder are not enough. Upgrade path: replace cylinder with Kwikset 980 (Grade 1 standard KW1) for moderate step-up, or jump to Schlage B660 Primus, Medeco M3, or Mul-T-Lock MT5+ for actual high-security. We will tell you on-site which makes sense for your specific threat model.
What Kwikset is not. Kwikset is not a commercial brand. Kwikset does not offer mortise locks, panic devices, or commercial-rated access control. If you have a commercial PSL space, the right brands are Schlage L9000, Yale 8800, Sargent 8200, or Corbin Russwin - not Kwikset.
| Service | Typical Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kwikset Signature deadbolt install (Grade 2) | $120 - $180 | Plus hardware ($35-65). |
| Kwikset 980 deadbolt install (Grade 1) | $140 - $220 | Plus hardware ($55-95). |
| Kwikset SmartKey rekey (per cylinder) | Free with other service / $20-40 standalone | Homeowner can also do it themselves with the kit. |
| Kwikset SmartCode 260 install | $140 - $200 | Plus hardware ($90-150). |
| Kwikset SmartCode 270 install + Z-Wave pairing | $160 - $240 | Plus hardware ($120-180) plus hub if needed. |
| Kwikset Halo Touch install + Wi-Fi setup | $180 - $280 | Plus hardware ($200-280). |
| Kwikset rekey (standard KW1 keyway, full pin) | $20 - $40 | Per cylinder. $10-20 each additional same visit. |
| Decision | Doctor Lockout | Big-box (Home Depot) | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day Kwikset install | Yes | 3-5 day install schedule | Yes if you have tools |
| SmartKey rekey on-site | Yes - free with other service | Tools sold separately | Yes - 60 seconds with kit |
| Halo Touch install + Wi-Fi pairing | Yes - included | Self-install only | DIY |
| Honest advice on when to UPGRADE away from Kwikset | Yes - we tell you straight | No - they sell Kwikset | N/A |
| Whole-home single-key rekey | Yes - SmartKey or KW1 | No service offered | Yes if all SmartKey |
Real person on the phone in under 2 rings. Locksmith on-site in 15-30 minutes. Honest price before any tools come out.
Call (772) 284-5142Yes - the SmartCode 260 is a standard-bore deadbolt that fits any 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backset prepped door, which covers essentially every PSL residential exterior door. We bring the SmartCode 260 in standard finishes on the van. Install runs 25-45 minutes including programming a master code and 2-4 user codes. Battery life: 12-24 months depending on usage.
Honest answer: it's secure against casual entry but has a known bypass technique that experienced lock-pickers can exploit (a specific tool inserted into the SmartKey rekey channel). For typical PSL residential threats (opportunistic burglary, casual entry), SmartKey is fine. For higher threats (targeted burglary, occupational threat, high-value contents), upgrade the cylinder to a standard Kwikset KW1 (drops in, removes the SmartKey bypass) or step up to Schlage B660 Primus, Medeco M3, or Mul-T-Lock MT5+.
Yes, always. The builder, the listing realtor, the cleaning crew, the staging company, and possibly a previous-buyer-who-fell-through all had access to the original keys. SmartKey lets you do this in 60 seconds per cylinder with the kit that came with the lock (or we will do it free during another service visit). Cost: zero if you have the SmartKey kit, or $20-40 per cylinder if we standalone-rekey for you.
Install labor $180-280 + hardware $200-280 = $400-560 all-in for the Halo Touch with fingerprint plus Wi-Fi setup. Most PSL homeowners go satin nickel or matte black. Includes pairing to the Kwikset app, enrolling up to 50 fingerprints, and setting up 30+ user codes. No monthly subscription required.
SmartCode 260 is keypad-only, no smart-home connectivity - just battery-powered keypad with up to 30 codes. SmartCode 270 (and the 888 / 916 variants) adds Z-Wave Plus for integration with smart-home hubs (SmartThings, Ring, Wink). Both have mechanical-key backup. 260 is the simpler / lower-cost choice; 270 is right if you want app-based remote unlock and audit trail.
Cost and color-matching. Builders ship Kwikset because it is widely available at the new-construction tier price point ($35-65 per deadbolt MSRP), color-matches across the residential line (deadbolt + knob + handleset in the same finish), and the SmartKey feature lets buyers rekey themselves at move-in without paying a locksmith. Schlage costs $40-80 more per door at the builder tier, which adds up across the development. Most PSL new construction landed on Kwikset for the same reason.
Kwikset is the dominant new-construction brand across Tradition, Telaro, Veranda Bay, PGA Verano, Lakeforest, the newer Magnolia Lakes builds, and most spec homes north of Walton Road. Service calls cluster on builder-grade upgrades, post-closing rekeys, SmartCode for rental properties, and Halo Touch upgrades on 5-15 year old PSL homes where the original Kwikset is aging out.
Last updated: 2026-05-18
