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Kwikset 955KNL Kingston Lever Light Commercial Grade Electronic Smartcode Lever Lock with SmartKey

Kwikset 955KNL Kingston Lever Light Commercial Grade Electronic Smartcode Lever Lock with SmartKey

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Kwikset 955KNL Kingston Lever Light Commercial Grade Electronic Smartcode Lever Lock with SmartKey

The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston is a robust and stylish electronic lever lock designed for light commercial use. Featuring SmartCode technology and SmartKey Security™, it offers both convenience and enhanced protection. Ideal for offices, rental properties, or interior commercial doors, this lock allows for keyless entry using a personalized code while retaining a keyed backup. Built to withstand heavy use, the Kingston lever combines security, durability, and modern design in one reliable package.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • For use on exterior doors where keyed entry and security is needed
  • Featuring SmartKey Security™, which protects against advanced break-in techniques and allows you to re-key your lock yourself in seconds.
  • SmartKey Security™ re-key technology is compatible with Kwikset (KW1) keyway or (SC1) keyway options
  • Keyed lever operated by key outside or electronic keypad and thumb turn inside
  • Comes with 2 keys
  • Latch has round corner faceplate
  • Meets ADA/ANSI A117.1 requirements
  • ANSI/BHMA grade 2 certified
  • Latch has adjustable backset 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" to fit all standard door preparations
  • Locking mechanism functions with turn piece on the interior of the lock
  • Meets or exceeds Underwriter Laboratories (UL) testing requirements specified for each product grade or rating
  • Keypad stays lit for 5 seconds after inactivity
  • Multiple pre-defined Auto-locking settings available
  • Easily installs in minutes with just a screwdriver
  • Lifetime Mechanical, 5 Year Finish

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Kwikset Family: SmartCode 955
  • Product Type: Lever
  • Style: Traditional
  • Entry Has SmartKey: Yes
  • Has Microban: Yes
  • ANSI Grade: Grade 2
  • UL Time Rating: 20 min
  • Min Door Thickness: 1-3/8
  • Max Door Thickness: 2
  • Assembled Height: 5-31/32
  • Assembled Width: 5-3/4
  • Assembled Length: 3-5/16
  • Latch Backset Size: Adjustable
  • Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
  • ADA Compliant: Yes
  • No Voice Control
  • No Hub required
  • # Of Codes: 30
  • Battery Type Required: 9V, included

RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS

Installation Guide - English

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Leversets
Subcategory:
Levers
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Features:
SmartKey
Product Attribute:
Electronic Locks
Product Type:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Category:
Electronic Locks
Collection:
Kingston
Department:
Door Hardware

Kwikset 955KNL-26DS – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Kwikset 955KNL Kingston keypad lever fit a 1-3/4 inch commercial door?
Yes. The 955KNL Kingston fits doors from 1-3/8 inch up to 2 inches thick, so a standard 1-3/4 inch commercial door is right in the middle of the range. It needs a 2-1/8 inch cross bore, and the latch backset adjusts between 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 inches, which covers both of the usual bore preps.
2) Do I have to know the backset before ordering the Kwikset 955KNL?
No. The latch that ships with the Kingston 955KNL adjusts from 2-3/8 to 2-3/4 inches, so one part covers both standard door preps. Bore the door 2-1/8 inches cross bore, set the latch to match the existing hole, and install with a screwdriver. The faceplate is a round corner style, so if the existing latch in the door has a square corner faceplate you will have a mortise mismatch to deal with.
3) How many user codes does the Kwikset 955KNL SmartCode lever hold, and does it need a hub or wifi?
Thirty user codes, stored in the lock itself. No hub is required and there is no voice control or app integration, so it runs standalone on a 9V battery, which is included. The keypad stays lit for five seconds after the last press, and several preset auto-lock timings are selectable.
4) Can I get into the door if the batteries die on a Kwikset 955KNL?
Yes. The Kingston 955KNL is a keyed lever, so the outside lever is operated by key as well as by the keypad, and two keys come in the box. Inside there is a thumb turn for locking and unlocking. That key override is the difference between this and a keypad-only lock.
5) Can I key the Kwikset 955KNL Kingston to match the rest of my building's keys?
It uses SmartKey Security, which lets you re-key the cylinder yourself in seconds without pulling the lock apart, and it accepts either the Kwikset KW1 keyway or the Schlage SC1 keyway. So if your other openings are already on KW1 or SC1, you can bring this lock onto the existing key rather than carrying a second key. SmartKey also resists bumping and picking attacks.
6) Is the Kwikset 955KNL SmartCode lever heavy duty enough for an apartment building entrance or a school corridor?
It's a light commercial and residential grade lock, ANSI/BHMA Grade 2, aimed at offices, rental units, and interior commercial doors. For a high traffic institutional corridor you want Grade 1. From what ZenSupply carries, Grade 1 keypad cylindrical options include the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700, the Schlage CO-100 in the CO Series, and the TownSteel XCE-2000. If you specifically need a classroom or intruder function, the TownSteel XCE-9000 is built for that.
7) My doors are 1-1/2 inches thick. Which keypad locks will actually fit?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston will, since it covers 1-3/8 to 2 inches. Several commercial keypad locks will not: the Alarm Lock Trilogy DL2700 and DL4100 both start at 1-5/8 inches, and the SDC E75 keypad lockset starts at 1-3/4 inches. Thin doors and older interior openings are where the Kwikset range is the advantage.
8) Is there a keypad lever lock similar to the Kwikset 955KNL that keeps an audit trail?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston is a standalone SmartCode keypad lever with 30 codes and SmartKey re-keyable key override; it is not an audit-trail lock. For access records, the Alarm Lock T3 DL3075 is an electronic cylindrical lock with audit trail and keypad access, and the Schlage NDEB is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless cylindrical lock with 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy that is mobile enabled.
9) What is a Grade 1 alternative to the Kwikset 955KNL Kingston keypad lever for a higher-traffic commercial opening?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certified and built for light commercial duty. If the opening needs Grade 1, the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a Grade 1 standalone electronic cylindrical entrance lock with a digital keypad and 100 user codes, and the TownSteel XCE-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty electronic cylindrical lockset with keypad in a classroom function. Both are keypad locks like the Kingston, but they are specified at the higher grade.
10) Which keypad lock should I use instead of the Kwikset 955KNL on a 2-1/8 inch thick door?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston covers doors from 1-3/8 inch up to 2 inch. For a thicker door, the SDC E75 Series battery-powered electronic cylindrical lockset with keypad access control is rated for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/8 inch doors, so it reaches past where the Kingston stops.
11) I need more than 30 user codes - what electronic lever lock holds more users than the Kwikset 955KNL?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston stores 30 user codes. If you need a larger user list, the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a standalone electronic cylindrical entrance lock with 100 user codes, and the Alarm Lock DL5200 is a double-sided electronic cylindrical lock with 100 user capacity and battery operation. The DL5200 reads on both sides of the door, which the Kingston does not.
12) What should I use instead of the Kwikset 955KNL if the lock has to run off the access control panel?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston is a standalone battery lock - codes are programmed at the keypad, with no hub required. For a wired opening tied to a panel, the SDC Electra 7200 Series is a solenoid controlled cylindrical lock with dual voltage 12/24VDC, listed for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch.
13) Does the Kwikset 955KNL work for a school classroom security opening, or do I need a different lock?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston is a keypad entry lever with an interior turn piece, aimed at offices, rentals and interior commercial doors. For a classroom intruder function, the TownSteel FCE-4000 is an RFID electronic intruder classroom cylindrical lockset and the TownSteel XCE-9000 is an electronic classroom intruder cylindrical lockset with keypad, both Grade 1 heavy duty. The Schlage XE360M is a Grade 1 wireless tubular lock in a classroom/storeroom function with a smart mobile reader.
14) We key our building on SFIC cores - is the Kwikset 955KNL an option, or is there a keypad lock that takes our cores?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston re-keys through SmartKey Security in the Kwikset KW1 or SC1 keyway, so it stays on a conventional key system rather than an interchangeable core. If the property is standardized on IC cores, the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a Grade 1 standalone electronic cylindrical entrance lock that is IC/SFIC compatible, and the BEST 9KZ EZ Series is an electronic keypad cylindrical lock with a key override function.
15) Which keypad locks look like the Kwikset 955KNL but are privacy function and will not work on an entry door?
Watch the function when you cross-shop. The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston is an entry lever with keypad and key override for doors needing keyed entry. The Schlage CO-100 CY-40-KP is a standalone electronic cylindrical keypad lock in a privacy function, the Alarm Lock Trilogy 4100 is a Grade 1 electronic cylindrical keypad lock with a privacy function, and the CENTRIOS CEB100 is a Grade 1 smart Bluetooth cylindrical lock in a privacy function. Privacy devices lock from inside only and are not a substitute for a keyed entry opening.
16) Does the Kwikset 955KNL Kingston lever have a handing I need to specify?
No handing to call out on the order. It's a cylindrical lever with an adjustable 2-3/8 to 2-3/4 inch backset latch and a 2-1/8 inch cross bore prep, and the lever is reversible at install, which is how cylindrical locksets of this type are handled. Pick the finish and that's the decision.
17) What is a cheaper keyless option than the Kwikset 955KNL if I do not want batteries or electronics?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston is an electronic lock running on a 9V battery with a lit keypad. For keyless entry without power, the Lockey 1600 is a heavy duty mechanical keyless knob lock with adjustable backset, and the Lockey 2830 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless knob lock with an auto-locking passage function. Both are mechanical pushbutton knob locks rather than levers, and both fit doors 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch.
18) Is the Lockey E985 or E995 a direct swap for the Kwikset 955KNL Kingston?
They are close in concept but not identical in fit. The Lockey E985 and E995 are both electronic keypad lever locks with remote control, the E985 with key override and the E995 battery powered, and each is listed for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch and uses SmartKey re-keyable cylinder in the KW1 or SC1 keyway, so on a 2 inch door or a SmartKey-keyed property the Kingston is the one that matches.
19) The Kwikset 955KNL is for an entry door - what matching-style lever do I use on the passage and privacy doors nearby?
The 955KNL Kingston is a keyed entry lever for doors where keyed entry and security are needed. For the non-keyed openings on the same job, the Orca OCL210 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage cylindrical lockset, the Orca OCL240 is a Grade 2 medium duty privacy lockset, and the Orca OCL2170 is a Grade 2 half dummy lever. The Dorma CL701 is another Grade 2 non-keyed passage lever, and the Dorma C501 is a Grade 2 single dummy trim.
20) If I do not need the keypad at all, what mechanical lever gives me the same keyed entry as the Kwikset 955KNL?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston combines keypad entry with a keyed SmartKey cylinder. For a purely mechanical keyed lever, the Dorma C853 is a Grade 1 entry keyed single cylinder lever lockset for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, the Marks USA 195RAB is a Grade 1 Survivor Series entry clutched lever, and the Orca OCL250 is a Grade 2 medium duty entrance cylindrical lockset. The Stanley QCL150 is an entry lever with a square 2-3/4 inch backset latch and 4-7/8 inch by 1-1/4 inch ASA strike, where the Kingston latch is adjustable 2-3/8 inch to 2-3/4 inch.
21) What finishes does the Kwikset Kingston 955KNL electronic lever come in?
Three: Satin Nickel, Satin Chrome, and Matte Black. If you are standardizing a corridor of doors, Satin Chrome is the one that reads closest to the brushed stainless trim common on commercial openings, while Matte Black is the match for newer black hardware packages.
22) Is there anything on the Kwikset Kingston 955KNL that helps in a healthcare or high touch setting?
The Kingston 955KNL includes Microban antimicrobial protection on the lock, which is worth noting on clinic, care home, or shared office doors where the lever gets touched constantly. It's also ADA compliant and meets ANSI A117.1, so the lever operates without tight grasping or twisting.
23) What are the assembled dimensions of the Kwikset 955KNL keypad lever, so I can check clearance?
The assembled lock measures 5-31/32 by 5-3/4 by 3-5/16 inches. Worth checking against narrow stile openings, adjacent frame trim, or a door closer arm before you commit, since the keypad escutcheon is taller than a plain rose lever.
24) Is there a pushbutton lock like the Kwikset 955KNL that does not use a numeric code on a lit keypad?
The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston uses a keypad that stays lit for 5 seconds after inactivity, with multiple pre-defined auto-locking settings. If you would rather issue credentials than codes, the TownSteel FCE-2000 is a Grade 1 standalone motorized cylindrical lockset with RFID technology for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Accentra nexTouch NTB613 is a Grade 1 cylindrical keypad lock with pushbutton entry for a simpler button interface.
25) I need an ADA compliant lever - does the Kwikset 955KNL qualify and what else does?
Yes. The Kwikset 955KNL Kingston meets ADA/ANSI A117.1 requirements and is listed as ADA compliant, and it comes in Satin Nickel, Satin Chrome and Matte Black. Among mechanical levers, the Marks USA 195N is a Grade 1 Survivor Series passage lever that is also ADA compliant, which is a useful pairing for the non-keyed doors on the same run.
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Does the Kwikset 955KNL-26DS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Kwikset 955KNL-26DS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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Product Reviews

  • 5
    Exactly What I Needed for My Office!

    Posted by Ryan on May 14th 2025

    I recently purchased the Kwikset 955KNL Kingston Lever Light Commercial SmartCode Lock from ZenSupply, and I couldn’t be happier with the product or the buying experience. Installation was a breeze — I had it on the door in under 15 minutes with just a screwdriver. The instructions were clear, and everything fit perfectly right out of the box. The build quality is impressive — feels solid and commercial-grade, exactly what I needed for a high-traffic office door. What really sold me was the SmartKey feature. Being able to rekey the lock myself in seconds is a game-changer — no more waiting on locksmiths every time we change access. I also love the different entry modes. We use Passage Mode during work hours, and then it auto-locks after hours for extra security. Super convenient! The backlit keypad is easy to read, even at night, and programming multiple user codes was straightforward. Battery life so far seems great — still on the original battery, and I appreciate the low-battery warning so we’re not caught off guard. All in all, this lock has completely streamlined access for our team. I highly recommend it for anyone managing a business or rental property. And big thanks to ZenSupply for the fast shipping and excellent customer service — I’ll definitely be ordering from you again!

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