Kwikset Traditional Smartcode in Venetian Bronze

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this lock to replace the failing builder grade lock on our main entrance. The original was a basic quality deadbolt and lever that survived 14 years of daily use. The SmartCode lock was a drop-in, easy replacement and easy to re-key to the other doors. Our Z-wave version is connected to Samsung SmartThings. So far, assuming you use decent batteries, and the default configuration settings - battery life has been good. Using the generic device handlers, the SmartThings App give me adequate notice for a battery change. The SmartThings App notifies when and who unlocks the door. If this product continues to perform, I will replace the other entrance locks with a similar product.

The builder installed this lock (without the Zeebee smart connection) to all the entry doors in our condo building 5 years ago. Mine just died. The mechanics are perfect, the batteries are new and the light is green. But the combo code won't open the deadbolt. I've been listening to it slowing die for months and fortunately, I always carry my key.