It turns out the Kwikset Smart Series locks aren't really available in Canada... at least not under the Kwikset brand. Instead, they're marketed in Canada as a Weiser lock, one of their sibling companies under the Black and Decker umbrella.



The two key product benefits of the Smart Key system are bump-key resistance and easy rekeying. I can definitely vouch for the rekeying simplicity - I was able to rekey a lock in less than 30 seconds. If you've got a bunch of doors that you want to lock with the same key, you no longer have to have them done by a locksmith or the keying guy at Home Depot. Unless, you have a key grinder in your house, you'll still have to pay to get copies made, but that's not a big deal.

Since the pricing of the Smart Key system doesn't really come with a significant premium, I think it's a worthwhile investment to change your locks, lest you haven't seen any bump key videos in the past year (where have you been!!?).



I originally investigated the idea of buying a Medeco cylinder, but they are very expensive.

In the end, if someone does want to break into your house, they will find a way. For me, the key is that they break something to get in. The last thing you want to be doing is arguing with an insurance company over whether you locked your door... after all, a bump key burglary leaves no trace.

Tags: locks, bump keys

Kwikset's SmartKey locks are purported to be bump-resistant.



They're available at reasonable prices, much less expensive than a Medeco lock.

Tags: locks, bump keys