How to Factory Reset Your Kwikset Home Automation Device

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction: Kwikset: Factory Reset

If your Kwikset device is not working as intended and you've exhausted all other possible repair steps or you want to give it to someone else, you can reset it to factory defaults.

2. Kwikset: Factory Reset

  1. Open your door.
  2. Extend the latch bolt.
Latch bolt extended


  1. Slide up the cover to open the back of your lock, exposing the buttons beneath.
  2. Push and hold the reset button for 10 seconds, until the lock beeps.
Reset button location highlighted on door lock


  1. The light ring will flash red, then spin amber.
Right light turning on


  1. The lock has now been restored and is ready to be set up again.