Are Kwikset Locks Safe?

Kwikset smartkey locks are certified Grade 1 security for residential use by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association and are advertised by Kwikset as being invulnerable to being hacked with wires, screwdrivers, or anything else inserted in the keyway.

Can Kwikset locks be picked?

Even one of Kwikset's most vocal critics, Marc Weber Tobias (more on him in just a bit), told us that the SmartKey lock is virtually impossible to pick. Other videos criticizing Kwikset point out that the lock can be easily compromised using a specialized bypass tool used by locksmiths.

Is Kwikset a good lock?

Conclusion: If I have to choose one lock to declare as the winner, I would go with the Kwikset SmartKey. Kwikset's new technology in this lock is proving itself not only to be the most secure, but also giving an added value by allowing you to re-key the lock easily.