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Locks Much Smarter Than I Am *Giveaway*

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This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by.  The winner is Vickie C. Congrats!

My husband grew up in a small town in the Southeast where everyone knew each other and nobody locked their doors.  On the contrary, I grew up in a city where you wouldn’t even think about not locking your doors and a large majority of the residents had home security systems.  My friend Jen recently referenced a post that I hope you’ll a. read and b. learn something from.

When we moved into our home a year and a half ago, we installed electronic, keyless deadbolts as an added measure of security.  Not only are they great for busy moms on the run who tend to forget things like keys, they add an additional layer of security.

Kwikset recently launched SmartCode, a line of keyless entry electronic touch pad deadbolt locks.  SmartCode allows you the option of creating multiple unique access codes for guests, housekeepers, nannies, and more.  You simply enter the code to unlock the door (but you can lock the door with the simple push of a button).  You can change the code at anytime to protect your family if you feel like your security has been compromised.  I like the fact that we don’t have to create duplicate keys to leave on the porch or get lost.  The lock can quickly and easily be re keyed without removing it from the door.

Installation is easier than it might appear.  The deadbolt fits most standard doors and doesn’t require hard wiring or new screw holes.  The lock is powered by four AA batteries which should last about a year.  A key is included should you ever need one, but in all the years we’ve had our electronic deadbolts, we haven’t had to use it.

SmartCode is available in an Arlington handleset, Juno knob or Tustin lever with your choice of three finishes:  Lifetime Brass, Satin Nickel or Venetian Bronze.  The locks are available at Home Depot, Lowes, and retailers nationwide and prices start at $100.

Right now, the company is hosting a “LiveSmart” tour which is a four month cross-country road tour of home improvement retailers.  Kwikset has a mobile showroom and tent set up at each stop to show homeowners how easy it is to have smart home security.  Visit one of their mobile locations for games, giveaways, and more.  And if you can’t make it to one of their stops, head on over to their micro site for a chance to win a smart home office package, a smart entertainment package or the grand prize of a smart car.  Here is a list of their California stops:

SAN DIEGO, CA

Friday, Sept 17th Lowe’s Store 2318 Northside Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
Saturday, Sept 18th Home Depot Store 1001 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Monday, Sept 20th Home Depot Store 298 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020

ORANGE COUNTY, CA

Thursday, Sept 23rd Home Depot Store 6664 2300 S. Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Friday, Sept 24th Lowe’s Store 13225 Beach Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683
Saturday, Sept 25th Home Depot Store 7100 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647

LOS ANGELES, CA

Monday, Sept 27th Home Depot Store 12975 W Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
Tuesday, Sept 28th Home Depot Store 5600 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Thursday, Sept 30th Lowe’s Store 2800 120th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Friday, Oct. 1st Lowe’s Store 2000 Empire Avenue, Burbank, CA 91504
Saturday, Oct. 2nd Home Depot Store 11600 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605
Monday, Oct. 4th Home Depot Store 1625 S Mountain Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
Tuesday, Oct. 5th Home Depot Store 2055 N Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90065

FONTANA, CA

Thursday, Oct 7th Hope Deport Store 16005 Sierra Lakes Parkway, Fontana, CA 92336
Friday, Oct 8th Lowe’s Store 16851 Sierra Lakes Parkway, Fontana, CA 92336
Saturday, Oct 9th Fontana, CA NASCAR Race
Sunday, Oct 10th Fontana, CA NASCAR Race
Win It! One of you will win your choice of an Arlington handleset, Juno knob or Tustin lever in the finish of your choice (Lifetime Brass, Satin Nickel or Venetian Bronze).  Simply leave me a comment with a “smart” feature you like from the site.  Comments will close on September 6, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST.  Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one.Be sure to leave me a separate comment for each additional entry.

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123 Responses to Locks Much Smarter Than I Am *Giveaway*

  2. I like (and own) the smartkey version – if only they’d had this sooner – it’s a wonderful product for rental property. Saves you a ton in re-keying fees.

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  3. I love the fact that you can change the code….this would be great as my kids are 23, 22, 15, and 12, so I wouldnt need to have them keep track of a key.

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  5. The feature that I like most is that either cylinder can be re-keyed in seconds, without removing the lock from the door.

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  12. Thanks for linking my burglary article!! It means a lot – and I love to spread the word on this important topic. These locks sound INCREDIBLE! I love that you can program different codes for different people. Very smart.

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  13. I like that the Tustin is reversible and secure. i have bad hands and have wanted to go to a lever.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  16. Home Connect Technology. This technology works by allowing your front door lock to wirelessly talk to other things in your house, such as the security system, lighting, thermostat, and entertainment system.
    very cool!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  18. I’ve been wanting one of these for several years–I love that you can change the code anytime, and it eliminates my worry that my daughter will forget her keys after school.

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  20. Door locks are grades by security level-it comes from the BHMA and is accredited by the ANSI – a score of 1 is the highest and 3 the lowest. All of the kwikset locks are rated at 1.565 and above!

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  24. One “smart” feature I like is the ability to re-key or re-code your locks. If you’re going to be gone for a while, you can give a trusted neighbor the temporary key/code–then revert to your permanent one when you return. These are really nice locks–thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  29. i like the fact that you can change the code. that makes me feel safer than giving people a key and then worring if the made a spare key.
    jmajor4870(at)aol(dot)com

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  32. Im forever losing my keys,so this is so great,an you get to choose your code to put in,that would make it so much easier for me to remember

    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  39. oh wow! I love this whole concept! I love that it has a light so you can see what you’re doing in the dark especially for my house when my porch light is constantly burnt out

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  48. i like smartcode, no keys to lose, we had a garage door that opened like that when i was a kid
    nannypanpan at sbcglobal.net

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  52. I like everything about the SmartCode and really want one for our door. One feature I really appreciate is being able to set a temporary code for a guest who may be staying for a short time.

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  54. I love that you just have to hit a button to lock the door. Makes it so much easier if you realize you forgot to lock the door – and need to quickly lock it as you leave the house…especially if you’re caring a bunch of stuff (like I usually am!)

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  60. i love that you can change your code at any time so if you ever feel afraid that your security could be threatened because someone might know your code you can easily fix it

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  79. I like the Juno, its traditional, easy, and would replace our current beatup old lock that likes to not work when its humid out. My favorite smart feature is the HomeConnect software that can allow you to get an email whenever the lock opens to track your kids (or hubby) and remotely make sure you remembered to lock your door from anywhere in the world! How futureistic! Thanks!

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  88. I think it’s “smart” that the Kwikset site products section will help a buyer identify the grades of residential security (basic,, intermediate and highest) for each of their products.

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  89. my favorite feature is the keyed entry – double cylinder.
    Thank you for linking the *tour stops* I am in SoCal and plan on visiting one of the OC events

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  100. The availablae Home Connect feature that can let you track who’s home, and check in via the web. Now thats what I call Smart!

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  102. I like that I can have multiple codes. I’d match one to my work and one to my old garage, and whatever else the kids would be able to remember.

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  107. I like the SmartKey technology – I just had to rekey my house, it would have been nice if I could have done it myself!
    Thanks

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  112. I like that it has a Back-lit keypad for increased visibility. This is invaluable at night!

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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