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kwikset smart lock reset code

The reset code for a Kwikset smart lock is not a single universal number; instead, you reset the lock itself and then set a new user code.

Default & reset basics

  • Most Kwikset electronic/smart locks ship with a default programming/master code (often 0000 or 1234), but on many models this default is disabled after first setup and may vary by model.
  • A “factory reset” erases all user codes, custom settings, and smart-home pairings so you can start fresh with new codes.

General factory reset steps

For many Kwikset SmartCode-style models (e.g., 910, 913, 914, 915, 916), the typical reset process is:

  1. Make sure the door is open and unlocked.
  1. Remove the interior cover and pull out the battery pack.
  1. Press and hold the Program button on the interior assembly.
  1. While still holding the Program button, reinsert the battery pack and keep holding for about 30 seconds until you hear beeps and see the LED flash red.
  1. Release the Program button, then press it once more; when the LED turns green and you hear a beep, the lock is reset.
  1. The lock will run a “door handing” process (extend/retract bolt) to relearn the door’s orientation.

After this, all previous codes are wiped and the lock is back to factory defaults.

Setting a new code after reset

Once reset, you must program a new user code from the keypad:

  • Enter the programming/master sequence (varies by model; some use the Program button inside plus a keypad code, others use just the keypad).
  • Choose a new 4–8 digit user code and follow the lock’s beeps/LED prompts to save it.
  • Many locks default to a standard user code like 1234 internally during reset but require you to explicitly add your own before the keypad will be usable.

Model-specific notes

Because “Kwikset smart lock” covers many models (Halo, Aura, Premis, SmartCode series 910–955, etc.), exact reset button locations and LED patterns differ slightly.

  • SmartCode 910/913/914/915/916: Use the battery-pack + Program-button method above.
  • SmartCode 955 and similar levers: Also use a factory reset via internal buttons, then re-add codes from the keypad.
  • Halo/Aura/Premis: Factory reset also removes Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth pairing and shows the lock as offline in the Kwikset app; you must set it up again as a new device.

For your exact “reset code” or master code behavior, check the specific model number printed on the interior plate and download that model’s manual from Kwikset’s support site.

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