Kwikset KWI-9260CNT-S Contemporary SmartCode Keypad Electronic Deadbolt SmartKey

Both corner styles are covered. The deadbolt latch ships with two interchangeable faceplates, round corner and square corner, so it drops into either existing mortise without rerouting the door edge. A round deadbolt strike is included for the frame side.

It is an ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certified deadbolt with a 1 inch throw, which is the normal specification for a residential exterior entry door. Kwikset also states it meets or exceeds UL testing requirements for its grade, and the lock has been tested to 20 minutes of fire resistance. Note the catalog classifies it as residential, so for a commercial opening under a hardware schedule you'd generally be looking at a Grade 1 deadbolt instead.

It uses SmartKey, so the cylinder can be re-keyed on the door in seconds without pulling the lock apart. That lets you bring it onto an existing Kwikset SmartKey key, or re-key it fast at tenant turnover. Two keys come in the box.

It is built and catalogued as a residential lock, so for an institutional opening it is the wrong tool. Schools and offices usually want a Grade 1 deadlock: the Corbin Russwin DL3011 covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Falcon D111 is a Grade 1 heavy duty classroom deadbolt with an adjustable backset. Hager's 3118 is another Grade 1 classroom deadbolt, fire rated, for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.

The Delaney KP400 is a Grade 2 electronic deadbolt that adds a programmable remote, so codes are not the only way in. The Kwikset 260CNT is a keypad reader deadbolt with SmartKey rekeying and an illuminated keypad. If the opening needs credential-based access rather than a code, the Dormakaba Saffire LX-D is an RFID electronic deadbolt with BLE and an electronic lock override, and the Dormakaba Nova-D is an RFID multihousing smart deadbolt aimed at apartment portfolios.

The Kwikset 260CNT SmartCode is classified as residential. For commercial work, the Falcon D111 is a Grade 1 heavy duty deadbolt with adjustable backset, the Corbin Russwin DL3011 is a Grade 1 cylindrical deadlock for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Hager 3215 is a Grade 2 single cylinder deadbolt with a 1 inch throw for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. All three are mechanical key-operated locks rather than keypad units.

The Kwikset 260CNT installs into standard bored deadbolt prep with an adjustable 2-3/8 inch to 2-3/4 inch backset latch. The Codelocks CL2200 is an electronic surface deadbolt and the Codelocks CL200 is a surface deadbolt with key override, both mounting on the door face rather than in a bore. The Codelocks CL2210 is an electronic mortise deadbolt requiring a mortise pocket, and the DynaLock 1300 Series is a mortise electric deadbolt that is wired and released by an access control system rather than by a code at the door.

No. The Kwikset 260CNT uses a keypad on the exterior and a turn piece on the interior, so the inside always releases without a key. For double cylinder operation requiring a key on both faces, the Hager 3214 is a Grade 2 double cylinder deadbolt for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dexter DB2000 is a Grade 2 double cylinder for the same thickness range, and the Callan Model 210S is a Grade 3 double cylinder. Confirm local egress code before specifying double cylinder.

The Kwikset 260CNT uses Kwikset SmartKey rekeying rather than a small format interchangeable core. For SFIC or IC keying, the Arrow E61 is a Grade 2 single cylinder deadlock with SFIC prep less core for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Deltana CL200LAIC is a Grade 2 interchangeable core deadbolt with 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Delaney LM Series is a Grade 1 single cylinder less core deadbolt.

No handing to specify. The 260CNT is reversible, so one part works on a door swinging either way. That also makes it simpler to stock if you are doing several units across a building.

Yes, it has several pre-defined auto-lock settings you choose from during setup, so the door secures itself after entry without anyone thinking about it. The backlit keypad stays illuminated for 10 seconds after the last keypress, then goes dark.

There is a turn piece on the interior. The locking mechanism operates by thumbturn from inside, keypad or key from outside. That is single cylinder operation, so no key is needed to exit.

A few directions depending on the building. The Delaney KP400 is a Grade 2 electronic deadbolt that adds a programmable remote. For rental and multihousing where you want credentials rather than codes, the Dormakaba Nova-D is an RFID smart deadbolt, and the Dormakaba Saffire LX-D adds RFID with BLE plus an electronic lock override. Codelocks goes the other way: the CL2200 is a medium duty electronic surface deadbolt that mounts on the door face rather than in a bore, useful when you don't want to drill a standard cross-bore.

Stay with a contemporary-trim single cylinder deadbolt. The Bravura 310RC Elite is a Grade 2 contemporary round deadbolt and the 310SC Elite is the square version, both cylinder by thumbturn. The Brinks Mendocino E2402 is another contemporary square single cylinder with a 4-way adjustable backset, which matches the flexible-bore behavior of the Kwikset. For a heavier commercial opening, the Deltana CL200LM is a Grade 1 single cylinder.

A 1 inch throw is the standard residential deadbolt projection, so it will engage a strike already cut for a conventional deadbolt. The Hager 3215 is another 1 inch throw deadbolt if you are trying to keep throw consistent across mixed openings. The round deadbolt strike supplied with the Kwikset can be swapped in if the existing one is worn.

Yes. The Kwikset 260CNT latch adjusts from 2-3/8 inch to 2-3/4 inch backset. Among mechanical deadbolts, the Cal-Royal ED500 is a Grade 3 single cylinder deadbolt with adjustable backset for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Brinks Raleigh E2401 and Mendocino E2402 both use a four-way adjustable backset in round and contemporary square trim. These are key-only units with no keypad or code entry.

The Kwikset 260CNT is a bored tubular deadbolt sized for standard residential door prep. For narrow stile and European style doors, the Emtek 2050 and 2051 are mortise deadbolts with an integrated roller latch in square and round trim, both cylinder x thumbturn. The Dormakaba D900 is a small case mortise deadbolt with a D cylinder, keyed different in SC keyways, which suits a shallow mortise pocket.

The Kwikset 260CNT is a Grade 2 deadbolt with a 1 inch throw and a thumbturn inside. Comparable Grade 2 single cylinder deadbolts with cylinder x thumbturn function include the Arrow DBX61, the Cal-Royal CB160 with a tamper-resistant cylinder guard, the Bravura 310B Elite in traditional round trim, and the Callan Model 200S-G2 in round trim. Each is key operated outside, so keypad codes and auto-lock behavior are not part of the swap.

A few. The BEST 8T is a T Series tubular deadbolt tube component, the Baldwin Reserve 8BR0618001 is a deadbolt spacer for double cylinder applications, and the Arrow 460 is a mortise lock strike with latchbolt and deadbolt cutouts and a straight lip. None of those will secure a door on their own. The Kwikset 260CNT ships as a complete keypad deadbolt with a round strike and two keys.

The Kwikset 260CNT is a deadbolt only, so the door still needs a separate knob or lever for latching. The Falcon H2101 is a Grade 2 entrance interconnected lock that combines a single cylinder deadbolt with the latch trim in one unit, and the Detex DX Series provides hinge side locking deadbolts with multi-point security where a single throw point is not enough.

If the requirement is key-only control with no inside turn, yes. The Kwikset 260CNT has a thumbturn inside that always releases the bolt. The Falcon D111 is a Grade 1 classroom deadbolt with adjustable backset, the Falcon D211 is the Grade 2 medium duty classroom version, and the Hager 3118 is a Grade 1 classroom deadbolt with a Schlage C keyway and 6-pin cylinder for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors.

Three: Satin Nickel, Bright Chrome, and Matte Black. All three are the same contemporary trim shape, so you can mix finishes across a building and keep the same look.

Microban antimicrobial protection is built into the 260CNT. It is a surface treatment on the lock, which is the reason this model often gets specified for multi-family entries and shared-access doors where a keypad is touched constantly.