Kwikset99120-037 SmartCode 912 Z-Wave Plus Leverset, Satin NIckel

I used this to replace a flakey 3-yr old Schlage Z-Wave lock that was mechanically jamming. I wouldn't call assembling the lock 'a breeze,' but everything went into place as expected; the only problem was that the cable that connects the two halves together is pretty short for reaching through the door, and required some dexterity that these 67-year old man hands were hard pressed to muster. ;-)Z-Wave programming was about average: it took a couple of tries to get the lock and the system in sync, even though there are two other nodes and a repeater nearby, but then everything fell into place. (Z-Wave products always say, "It's best to program devices no more than 12 inches from the system controller. Come on, with a door??) It hasn't failed to communicate with the system since being installed almost two weeks ago.I like the fact that the lock mechanism is the old-school rotating style. The former one had lock/unlock buttons, and we were constantly bumping them on the way out. With a more positive locking system, I don't expect to use the keypad very often. Plus, when my automation system locks at night, I hear a comforting noise as the lock spins into place. It has a DIP switch to set features like the status LED and keypad beep. The lock can be re-keyed to match other Kwikset locks. It can hold 30 lock codes, which is far more than we'll ever need, and the owner can set a master code to prevent others from adding/removing codes.Stated battery life is excellent: 1+ years on a set of 4 AAs, if locked or unlocked 10x per day. (I doubt that we will average more than half that rate on most days.) We'll see if that holds up over time.

The media could not be loaded. I have an AirBnB with 2 listing, 1 listing with 2 bedrooms and 1 listing with 3 bedrooms. I wanted the to be able to secure the 3rd bedroom when someone booked just the 2 bedroom listing without having to deal with keys. This smart lock uses Z-Wave technology so it needs to be compatible. I have a ring security system and the base station suffices as the Z-Wave connection.I am able to lock/unlock via codes that can be input manually or remotely via the Ring app (or Kwikset app). The interface with the Ring app is the most important for me because it integrates with the security system of my home.See the video attached, when the lock is locked, the lever disengages but will still go up and down - instead of normal door knobs that don’t move the lever/handle at all. This device also pairs with Alexa, and you can tell Alexa to lock the lock via voice command. Alexa can also unlock the lock with a 4 digit security code via voice control.I am using this device on an exterior door so I did have several issues with the door not operating properly. I purchased a metal door knob spacer and I was able to slightly loosen the hardware and the door lock has worked properly ever since.

I've installed this with a MicasaVerde2 z-wave system and after a few trial and error runs at getting the whole system set-up to work with my condo communities free wi-fi it works great! I wasn't sure if I would be able to run it all without access to the router but it works and has been great to be able to program codes from my computer or even my cell phone.I have it installed on an exterior door with no deadbolt and feel fine about it. I even have a kwikset z-wave deadbolt but decided it would be overkill and ugly to have both on the door and am happy I just installed the lever and didn't drill a hole for the deadbolt. If using without a deadbolt I would recommend a door stopper(or chain) on the inside for extra security or to prevent curious kids/toddlers from exiting since the lever is always open-able from the inside regardless of being locked or not.You can set the lock to auto lock every 30 secs. no matter whether it was manually unlocked from inside lever or from entering the code on the outside..this is a great feature for not needing to remember whether you locked the door or not and unlike the deadbolt version, it won't prevent the door from being closed if it auto locks while the door is open.(since the deadbolt would be sticking out)1 big flaw to me about the lever is that it doesn't report (to my z-wave network) when the door is opened from the inside...unless you manually unlock the door 1st...which there is no need to since it always opens from inside even when locked. The only way to get around that would be to get a separate and ugly door/window sensor OR an even uglier battery draining motion sensor (when opening from inside the locking button does not physically turn to the unlock position, therefore it doesn't need to auto lock after opening door---meaning, no report of lock/unlock or open/closed) Kwikset should have made the lever report each time the lever is actually depressed vrs. each time it's actually locked/unlocked.Also the flaw that the battery compartment on the inside may be hard to change if you do have a deadbolt above it though it doesn't affect me and since I'm integrated with my Z-wave network I will never need to change the codes at the lock. Just the batteries every year or two.Some people think it's a security flaw that there is no "master code" to enter when programming codes at the door but I seriously doubt that would ever happen(you need a small allen wrench to open battery/programming compartments on the newer locks) and I believe I would know right away if someone was tampering with it with the zwave notifications though haven't tested that yet.I will see how the lock handles our cold winters in Central Oregon but have high hopes.

Bought this because its a name brand with quality and its Zwave which works well with my security system. No longer have to keep buying door locks when renters take keys with them, just change the code. My security system logs unlock/lock and creates a log which could come into use if they claim theft or think someone entered their room, provided they locked it upon leaving. Installs fairly easy espcially if there is an existing door knob in door to replace. The part that took a bit of time is connecting wire from keypad to bedroom side assembly and putting together and keeping wire out of the way. If you have installed a door knob before, you can do this. No more duplicating keys or changing assembly due to missing keys! If renters lock themselves out or forgot their code, we can remotely unlock the door.