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Kwikset 99080-006 Signatures SmartScan Biometric Deadbolt, Venetian Bronze | 
 enlarge | Brand: Kwikset
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $399.00
Buy New: $173.00
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Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 5.6 x 3.9
MPN: 908 11P RCAL RCS CP
Model: 99080-006
UPC: 883351010757
EAN: 0883351045575
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Uses subdermal fingerprint scan technology, ideal for critical security access | | • | Enroll up to 50 unique fingerprints | | • | Easy to install, easy to program, easy to use | | • | Venetian Bronze finish |
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Product Description
Venetian Bronze Finish, Smartscan Deadbolt, Open Deadbolt With Fingerprint Identification, Keyless Biometric Scanning Deadbolt, Stores 50 Fingerprints, LED Indicator, Uses 4 "AA" Batteries, 1 Year Battery Life, Temperature Tolerant -40 To 180 F, Three Levels Of Access, Continuous Temperature Controlled, Fits 2-1/8" Diameter Bore Hole, 1-3/8" To 2" Thick Adjustable Backset, 2-3/8" To 2-3/4" 1" Deadbolt Latch, Clear Pack.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Installed and working great. I like it! November 29, 2008
Fabian Lamaestra (San Jose, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My review of the Kwikset Smart-Scan Biometric Door Lock:
Since the day I watched the movie Back to The Future Part 2 in 1989, I have always been looking for a well designed and reasonably priced biometric home deadbolt for my Front Door. I'll never forget the fingerprint technology used in the movie to pay for clock-tower donations, a taxi cab ride, and especially the hand scanner used to enter a home.
My travels to CES 2007 marked my 10th annual CES visit, and my first CES visit where my vision of the perfect home biometric door-lock had now become a reality. I am talking about the newly released Kwikset Smart-Scan Biometric door lock available now in select Home Depot test-markets. As soon as I saw this wonderful biometric door-lock implementation at CES 2007, I had to get one as soon as it became available for purchase.
Historically, one of my main requirements for buying a biometric door-lock is that the lock needed to be backed by a major door-lock company in the USA. Previous to the Kwikset Smart-Scan, it seemed like only specialized internet shops were selling Japanese or Chinese manufactured proprietary biometric locking systems. It just didn't feel like I was buying into something from a major player in the lock-making industry. Kwikset brings piece of mind because your purchase is warranted against defects by a well established company in the USA, and that means a lot to me.
Choosing Biometric over the numbered touchpad:
When looking at other modern locking systems, the Kwikset PowerBolt and other touch-pad keyless deadbolts came to mind. I did some research on the Powerbolt and found that it was well built but seemed to have one minor quirk. The front outside-cover of the PowerBolt has two Phillips screws which, after disassembling one myself, can expose the electronics for all kinds of fun by a determined passerby. I decided to pass on this touchpad lock, but I did inform Kwikset that they should think about replacing the Phillips screws with TORX [security-bit] screws which would make me re-consider the purchase of this fine dead-bolt.
Another thing about touch-pad keyless deadbolts is that the keys may begin to show "replay" patterns after several uses where someone could make educated guesses to try and unlock your door. Now that the Smart-Scan is available, the only reason to try a PowerBolt is that it is half the price of a biometric lock.
Assembly and Installation:
The instruction manual for the Smart-Scan is straight forward and easy to follow. If you already have a Weiser or Kwikset dead-bolt installed on your door, this smart-scan biometric solution is a drop-in. It's that easy.
Some nit-picks on the installation process would be that one of the three screws which connect the electronics to the inside front door is positioned right under the battery pack. This causes the batteries to be slightly offset, yet the unit seems to still receive power despite this. I recommended to Kwikset that they provide users with a flat-head screw instead of convex screw for the top-center-hole where the battery pack is located. A flat screw would allow all four batteries to be inserted completely.
Setting up users:
The overall process was very easy to follow.
For those folks having trouble with getting good finger scan results, try this:
After enrolling a few fingers, I can recommend that users should always enroll themselves with the door closed. Due to the position of the fingerprint swipe sensor, the freedom of motion required to swipe a finger can be limited when the door is closed. I found myself having to register all my fingers a second time with the door closed since none seemed to be working the first time around. I believe they were all failing because the finger samples I initially used were made when the door was open, and this provided more freedom of motion. The change in freedom of motion caused my fingers to be captured differently then during the normal operation of the lock.
It's also worth mentioning that the user should register their fingers as a complete walk-up-to-the-lock motion. This is more natural and is more real-to-life. If the user registers themselves while standing motionless in front of the door, their finger won't be scanned in a natural position.
It all about performance:
If it takes me longer to open the door with my finger than with a regular key, then Biometrics are not worth my time. The Smart-Scan delivers on the promise of a fast, reliable biometric door-lock, and is able to unlock the door in less than 1 second. Additionally, I noticed that you can unlock your door in the dark just by sensing the lock with your fingers. I am sold on this product.
Since nothing is perfect and I am here to give an unbiased review, here are some minor nit-picks on performance:
1st.
When adding and removing users, one should always move the battery cover up and away from the door. If this is not done properly, like when I used a swinging motion, the removal of the battery cover can cause door-paint scratches at the point where the top of the battery cover meets with the inside of the door. I suggested to Kwikset that a better solution would be to make the administrator module accessible through a sliding door on the battery cover.
2nd.
The neat thing about this Biometric dead-bolt is that the end-user does not give up any of the conveniences of using a regular key to enter their house. However, I did notice that when using the key, I had to apply more-than-average torque against the locking mechanism to open or close the lock with a key. It could be that the lock was still new and hadn't been used much.
Overall Impressions:
I love the design of lock and especially the outside look, it is very discrete! Most other Biometric locks are specialized and look very different from ordinary door locks which attract the wrong kind of attention.
Note: Kwikset says this unit comes with the SmartKey key barrel which is BUMP resistant, but my Smart Scan did not have the SmartKey barrel. I will call them and see about getting the SmartKey key barrel sent to me.
Fabian.
 It Okay October 13, 2008
Domel (NJ United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's a nice product, but it's still in it's infancy. If you expect for the finger scan to work as well as the finger scan on your laptop or some professional scanners in large companies don't bet on it. This is not my first time using a finger scanner and it took me a while to develop a proper swiping technique to satisfy the lock. Not only that you have to position your finger just right if you do it too slow or too fast it won't work so you have to repeat 3 or 4 times to get it to open (older people or kids will definitely have a problem with it). It's a nice product to have as an emergency if you ever forget your keys and get locked out of your house but for an every day use it's just too much hassle (I found that i can reach to my pocket and pull out the keys faster then to get the scan to recognize my fingerprint correctly).
Installation was simple and the instructions are easy to fallow.
Overall I don't think the product is bad but for a price tag like this it should work much better, or at least come as a part of a set, with matching door handles and everything (this is deadbolt lock only).
Company sent product guickly September 8, 2008
B. Conner (Hattiesburg, MS)
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
We were pleased with the fast service from this company. We got the product on time. Have not installed it yet as we are building but I think it is going to work great and we will be able to not have to worry about hunting up keys when wanting in the house. I believe it will be fast access and secure by just scanning our finger. When I ordered this product it was the best price I found on the internet.
Space-age lockdown June 7, 2008
Natter (North Carolina, USA)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Initial impressions:
* Installation is fairly straightforward. If you're replacing a deadbolt, this shouldn't take much time at all (maybe half an hour). Kwikset even has an online tutorial to help out. If this is a new installation, as it was for me, having a 1" wood bit really helps (rather than using a 5/8" twice and boring those snowman-lookin' holes that you need to chisel out). Even with new installation, it's easier than installing a double-cylinder deadbolt.
* Once installed, this thing is fun to mess around with. When your fingerprint is recognized, it sounds like a coffee burr grinder for about a second, as it locks or unlocks the door.
* Because this unit scans deeply, if your finger is cut or dirty, you will still be recognized. Because of the deep scan, a photocopy of your fingerprint will not be recognized.
* "Swiping" technique is a learned trait. It took me 5 tries before it learned my fingerprint. It took my wife 7 tries (Ha! I win!). Our 4-year-old son still hasn't been able to do it. The device needs 3 good scans, with all of your finger "swipes" at relatively the same speed. Once recognized, you need to be able to replicate that motion to get the door to unlock. This can be troubling at first (even though the key will let you in, should you get sick of trying). On the first day of operation, getting this thing to work was sort of a grab bag. Today (1 day after installation), neither my wife nor I have had failures. Our son doesn't want to try anymore (he's still not recognized in the system).
* If you are installing this on an exterior door that has windows, you might want to consider a double-cylinder lock instead. A thief could smash the window and easily open this lock, due to the interior lock being a turnbolt. Of course, that's why you have a big, angry dog in your house.
* The interior unit may be larger than most would like, although it accommodates the Intel chip and programming functions. Not too bad though. It looks very similar to one of those screwy little door-mounted doorbell ringers... the kind where you turn a twisty-knob on the outside, and the inside box makes a mournful, yak-choking-on-an-apple sound.
* The interior turnbolt is stiff. This is due to your turning not only the bolt, but the gears that drive the automated lock function. Our child, who is really strong, cannot turn the inside bolt to leave the house without a ton of grunting, leverage, and requests for a ball-peen hammer. In case of fire, this could preclude a smooth exit from the house for young ones.
* I've gone through the easy-to-follow menu on the lock, and can't wait to scan in friends/family who visit from out of town. They'll have access for as long as I want them to, then I'll disable their scan. Our babysitter is scanned in, and has access only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3PM to 9PM. You can modify each user's settings to give them the access you want (or don't want).
* This thing comes with SmartKey technology. It took me a while to figure out what this meant, but in about 6 seconds, I was able to key both of my new deadbolts to a Kwikset key that I already have on my key ring. The keys that came with these units are now worthless (by design). This turned out to be very handy.
Overall, a very techno-cool functional lock that offers ANSI-1 and bump-guard protection. The only modifications I would prefer to have would be to do away with the interior turnbolt altogether and use a scanner/key to throw the bolt from the inside.
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Follow-up (1 month after installation):
* Still a pretty cool lock, but I've deleted my fingerprint twice (on purpose) to load an image that is more in line with how I've been scanning my finger. My wife has little trouble getting these locks to recognize her imprint on the first or second go, but I sometimes try 4 or 5 times unsuccessfully, and then just use the key. When I rescan my finger, I tend to have better luck for a while thereafter.
* Based on the above, I wonder how quickly I could get into the house in an emergency. My wife could probably pop right in, but I'm slightly perturbed by either my inability to scan correctly, or the unit's inability to recognize my print. My finger is large and doesn't "fit" along the scanning window as well as her does, which *may* be related to success rates. Still, I know that the unit works well enough for my wife to be happy with it. I'll keep trying.
* All in all, I'm still happy with the purchase.
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