Burglaries are a common threat to homes, with nearly 2 million committed each year. There are simple burglary prevention based steps homeowners can take to improve their home security like locking doors and windows, but few homeowners know the type of door lock they have can also make a big difference.

Kwikset’s door locks protect against common methods that leave no sign of break in such as lock bumping and picking. Forced entry attacks are more sophisticated and often require significant time and enhanced skills to carry out. Check out a full breakdown of the methods here.

Kwikset SmartKey cylinders are different from traditional pin and tumbler locks. The technology in the patented cylinders prevents lock bumping and makes it nearly impossible to pick.

Additional security indicators for Kwikset SmartKey locks include:

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Cylinder: The Kwikset SmartKey cylinder passes ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards, the highest level of tested home security available. A certified, independent third party performs testing on SmartKey cylinders to ensure quality and integrity of testing.
  • Pick Resistance: Kwikset SmartKeydeadbolts and door locks pass the most stringent lock picking standard, UL 437, par.11.6. Lock picking is a stealth attack that leaves no visible sign of lock manipulation, which means the homeowner may never know of any tampering. Kwikset SmartKey provides the best security against the lock picking method among residential locksets.
  • Lock Bumping: Lock bumping is another well-known attack method that leaves no visible signs of lock tampering. BumpGuard™ is a security feature in Kwikset SmartKey deadbolts that prevents lock bump attacks.

What security measures are built in Kwikset’s electronic locks?

As a leading home security company, we hold our electronic locks to the same security standards as our traditional deadbolts. All of Kwikset’s electronic locks are built on a secure foundation, containing SmartKey technology cylinders. Kwikset uses multiple levels of encryption to increase digital security, and our electronic locks are continually reviewed by industry-leading independent digital security experts.

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