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Kwikset smartcode deadbolt won't lock3/28/2024 ![]() The solution is the post above or manually assigning the lock the correct device handler. When a lock doesn’t pair correctly, the hub doesn’t know which device handler to assign the lock (this happens due to radio interference which impedes the communication while pairing and thus prevents the hub from correctly identifying the lock leading it to be assigned a generic Thing designation). Make sure to press and hold the Lock button until the battery pack is fully inserted into the interior assembly and the latch bolt starts to move on. ![]() Step 3: Take needle-tip pliers to pull the broken key out from the keyhole. The status LED will flash green and red several times. Keep holding the button for 30 seconds until the lock beeps and the status LED flashes red. Ensure that the Batteries Are Correctly Installed. Press and HOLD the Program button while reinserting the battery pack. Step 2: Spray some penetrating oil into the keyhole. Tips to Troubleshoot a Kwikset Lock that Won’t Work After Changing Battery. Step 1: Adjust the keyhole of your Kwikset deadbolt lock to a vertical position for easy access. The door handing process was not performed correctly. Answer To remove a broken key from a Kwikset deadbolt, follow the steps given below. If the latch being used is from an older lock, it will likely not have a tapered latch bolt. There are some built device handlers like Z-Wave Lock for the Kwikset lock which allow basic control and ability to program it and then there are custom lock device handlers which allow you to access your locks advanced features, improve the stability/reliability of the lock etc. On my Smartcode Deadbolt, the deadbolt latch does not extend or retract on its own during the door handing process. SmartCode deadbolts require a tapered latch bolt for ease of operation. I’ve updated the post to reflect that change and also the link on how to exclude devices using the new ST app.Īs for what are device handlers, read this short blog which explains the various components of SmartThings and the purpose of device handlers (TLDR: they allow SmartThings to communicate with devices).
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