How to Install of a Keyless Entry Deadbolt

Series Summary

Keyless entry technology has been available on automobiles for years, and today it is standard equipment on most models. Wouldn’t it be great to have the same convenience of simply pushing a button to open the front door of your home? You won’t have to fumble around, trying key after key in the dark while doing your best not to drop bags of groceries. Converting your existing deadbolt key lock to an electric keyless entry deadbolt is an easy project you can do yourself in no time at all.

In this series of free video clips you’ll learn how to install a keyless entry deadbolt security system in your home. Expert locksmith J. Daniel Nell takes you through the entire process step-by-step, showing you what tools you’ll need to complete the job, how to remove your old deadbolt lock from the door, how to install the electric wiring, program and operate the keypad, and offers tips on maintenance and more.

Video Transcript

"Hi there! This is Daniel on behalf of Expert Village. In this series of clips we are going to be installing a Power Bolt 1000. It's made by Wiser and Quickset Bolt. You can find them at your local hardware store. They are very easy to install. We are going to take a preexisting dead bolt that has been installed and we are going to install this in its place. Let's take a quick look at the lock. This is a key less entry system. It is simply by entering an access code. You can unlock the lock. But it also has a key override so you don't necessarily have to use the key less if you don't want to on this lock. That is a unique feature. You will also want to know that the inside functions just like a normal deadbolt. You can lock it and unlock it with a thumb turn. Even if someone has locked it using the keypad on the outside, you simply turn it on the inside to unlock. It is as simple as that. "