KWIKSET SMARTKEY Lock Gets Picked with a Screwdriver and a Blank Key
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Security expert Marc Weber Tobias and his team prove that what is marketed as on of the top locks on the market can easily be broken in under a few minutes with a blank key and a screwdriver. All a thief has to do to get past this lock is cut off the head of the blank key and insert the other half into the keyhole. He then uses the screwdriver to push the blank deeper into the lock and hammer it in so that it breaks the lock. From this point the thief can use the screwdriver as a key and can even lock the door after he is done robbing your home or businesses. - Věda a technologie
lol.. loved that ending statement, a good lock means not only easy/piece-of-mind to install, but also easy to get opened with a screw driver, just in case you lost the key
your title says picked. this lock was not picked. it was forced. you even admitted that the wafers were bent in the break in. picking leaves no evidence or damage to the lock.
I am Mongo ayyy haha forced entry!!
Their aim here isn't to educate. It's to scare you into signing up for a security service. Partly by showing you how easy it would be for a criminal to break into your house, and partly by showing criminals how to break into your house.
Thanks to brickhouse for bringing this to the public's attention.
This video was for the first generation Smartkey locks. Forcing the newer ones takes much longer because will cause the cylinder to break off in small parts. You have to keep doing it multiple times until the whole cylinder comes out of the housing. Then you can see the bolt thru the hole & turn it with a screwdriver.
Who would honestly think to cut up a blank key, put it and a screwdriver in there and turn it. But thanks for giving burglars step by step instructions on how to break into a house
Found the Boomer!
If your world requires the ILLUSION of security, then I am sorry that you will never have enough scapegoats to cover up your mistakes. BTW, I checked out your account, and I suggest you stop putting your 6-digit birthday a the end of your dictionary-word passphrase.
Good demo. Now, show us ways of preventing what has been demonstrated or better locks/ methods to prevent breaking and entering. Any lock/ door can be broken into if given enough time and thought into this. Provide your viewers with better solutions; showing the problem is only a third of a consumers need. Educating them and providing the consumer with the solution needed are the other two parts missing in this.
Something I sure
This is just one of six hacks they demonstrated to crack the lock. The tailpiece attack is way more subtle and leaves a fully functional lock after breaking in with the exception that it can be opened with a long wire.
what do you recommend for a house lock?
A cordless drill is pretty easy to carry around. . . and mine doesn't make much noise at all. Certainly makes less noise than someone banging part of a key into a keyhole with a screwdriver!
I agree with you. Most consumer grade locks are pick-able in various forms. However what isn't said is that most locks aren't picked. Most doors are simply kicked in, as most homes have pathetic door frames to begin with.
I agree with you in theory, but the average consumer has a hard time telling the difference between aged brass and bronze a worn key way even marred by a screwdriver does not attract attention to warrant concern or even notice 90% of the time. Not to mention a piece of steel formed to a KW key way would provide the force from the keyway and never leave exterior sign at all. There is debate that even after forcing these cylinders the programmed key will still lock/unlock.
Where do you get kwikset key blanks cut to the right depth? I understand they have to be cut to a depth of 3.
thank you, now i can get my stuff back.
If you do not like the kwickset lock what lock do you recommend ?
Have you tried the new kwikset kevo yet? I want to know if the issue still exists
"You cant tell" lol if you look at the cylinder you can definitely tell that a aveeww driver was jammed in there
Seems like enough to deter your average hood with a bump key, at least if you life in an apartment building with lots of curious neighbors. If you get locked out, you can easily take a screwdriver, key blank and locking wrench to it. As for insurance claims, if someone goes through with your technique, there is plenty of evidence, the deadbolt is destroyed.
For the price (under $40.00) it seems like a good deterrent.
@videocoop unless the person robbed is important, or there was great monetary loss or firearms explosives stolen, police rarely fingerprint. plus, you have to have already been arrested for the police to have your fingerprints on file.
You gashed up the key way and now their key may not go in much less the lock working appropriately now. I can get in w/o destroying it then reset using all the same parts and works perfect.
Sounds pretty secure but amazed it took a forklift...wow. I would still expect the strike plate to give in easier than that. I am guessing next level of security is to replace the door jamb with an all metal one like what all should come with.
It takes an incredible amount of force to break down a properly dead bolted door. That being said, the lock needs to be installed properly, and then be used. It's that second one that fails most of the time.
Funny how I received a Kwikset ad during the opening of this video showing how it is pick and bump proof! Thanks for the information, I will NOT be purchasing one of these. I want to find the toughest lock to bypass, and it is not Kwikset!
Thanks again,
Bill
The weakest link is not the lock but you already knew that because you are an expert.
What's a way to strengthen this by the way? Super glue the reset took keyhole?
Change your lock. Smart locks are weak.
@portlandog do you mean cutting an SC1 to kwikset depth 33333, or what?
Oh, and unless you're dealing with a professional thief, that bit of key in the keyhole is bound to have a very nice fingerprint on it.
Not if they pinch it with their T-shirt when pushing the key blank in. Haven't you ever installed a Halogen light bulb? Same "professional" technique..
I've taken apart the Schlage version as well but haven't tried to force one open yet. But i'll say after taking it apart they're very comparable to the Kwikset version. I would imagine if you cut a SC1 blank to 44444 and put vise grips on it you could force it open too.
portlandog I want ur dirty underwear
Thanks for this video demonstration
Wow... This is THE EXACT SAME LOCK that is used in every single apartment at my apartments..... And this is all it takes to open one of em? Nice. I'm changing my lock. Haha
If you were walking by and your neighbor's lock looked like the above video after being compromised, I almost guarantee you wouldn't suspect forced entry nor would you call the police. That is what it means to have no evidence of entry. Obviously, if you owned the home and you walked up and your key didn't work but the door was locked, you would suspect something was up, but you would be delayed for a while before you knew for sure that you were a victim of a crime.
Not the only way. Be gentle and don't hurt it. Reuse it.
I would recommend using a schlage grade 2 or grade 1 lockset. The kwikset locks are junk. The older ones were more secure against a forced entry because you could not do this. You either had to pick them or drill them out. Grade 1 is the best, Grade 2 being second, and grade 3 is junk. You get what you pay for.
has this been up dated.
also.. what lock brands are better?
it seems like this brand is the most popular.
I hope your "hardware" includes a drop bar because there is no time to go fetch a weapon if the door is kicked in 1st try with the invaders armed as well.
The lock does delay surreptitious entry for most people so I do see your point somewhat.
unsecured lock with a great feature
Okay,, so how about a follow up step by step to build the most cost effective door that can't be broken into? This means not being able to kick the door in, not being able to defeat the lock, and costing as little as possible. Any takers?
Ha, all that noise made would be enough to wake me up and by the time that person makes it in they will meet my gun...
This is not picking a lock, this is destroying a lock. And there is visible damage to the keyhole, which to me counts as a "sign of forced entry". The only less-sophisticated way you could defeat this lock would be by kicking the door in completely. This method has the advantage of being quieter, but that's about it.
I see numerous videos of this, how about picking it properly? trying to find one without damaging the lock.
I can one up all of you, I found a brick on your patio and knocked your window out! In in 2 seconds.
Oh and... the whole "but there's a security system" excuse... well that's still gonna be there if you smash the lock open too lol.
I heard the glass, you should've used porcelain from a sparkplug for quietness. Youre now dead because I heard you and defended my neighbors house. I'll see your family at the viewing.
Lol
This video was published in 2010. Kwikset apparently upgraded their SmartKey locks in 2016. How about updating your video?
lol i loved the ending statement
that last statement was classic lol
So apparently the design flaw is that the key blank disengages the sidebar?
haha, with all that pounding, might as well knock and ring the doorbell to let them know you're trying to break in.
They would be dodging bullets making all of that noise at my door! Break in here if you want to.
Very difficult to do w/o the key blank inserted and if someone really wants in they can easily kick the door in busting the door jamb that is only 1 " thick wood.
Helps to have real security like a shotgun instead of cheesy locks.
I have those locks on all of my doors and I'm not worried one bit. One, I have a American Pit Bull Terrier and a Beagle that are very protective. Two, I have an alarm. Three, if you get past them I have a shit load of guns and ammo that you will not get by. BTW I work nights and my wife works days so there is usually someone home.
I'd Challenge you to show us a lock you Cannot get into with some brute force. Most locks of average construction can be broken one way or another..
Paul Bjorn you can’t physically bypass an Abloy Protec cylinder!
3:29 wtf did he say?!?!
Okay, so you were able to break the lock and get it unlocked. What you DON'T say is which deadbolt system is BETTER than Kwickset. I suspect you could use the same principle on pretty much ANY deadbolt lock to defeat it. You can also use a portable drill and just drill out the pins or the cylinder. You guys act like this is some miraculous discovery. It isn't.
this is not picking, this is a forced open. picking doesn't destroy the internals of the lock, forcing it open like this destroys the internal mechanism of the lock, rendering it useless and leaves evidence you were there.
bosnianbill picked it with a rake in just a few seconds in one of his videos. It left zero evidence and zero damage to anything. As someone who picks and re-keys locks as a hobby / part-time work, I can tell you right now that those "smart" locks are bottom level security, if you can even call it that.
No evidence of entry?? are you kidding me, how about the damage to the keyhole? If you used the proper force entry tool for these locks that may be true
Why not use a tention bar and a pick-gun...5 or 6 pins and no mushroom pins
There is evidence of entry, the partial key that was left in the lock.
There are no cylinders in this lock. It has a sidebar.
Ultimately it comes down to, how much do you want to pay for the illusion of security.
has anyone invented a stick on cover stainless steel decal to go over the round cylinder that (documented worker 01:22 Toby used) has the tiny reset hole? If not, I want to invent and reap the rewards $$$
@portlandog nevermind, somehow this video came up when I was searching for info on Schlage SecureKey!
Lock Gets Picked with a Screwdriver, a Blank Key, a pair of vice-grips, and a hammer. Show me a lock that you can't open with this method.
you can switch the hammer with the back of the screwdriver and the blank with a cut of key.
Not sure how I feel about a "security" firm demonstrating how to break into someone's home or business. Bad form, though I'm sure it might be good for your own business.
The people who are in this video made a formal complaint years ago, and were ignored. When the responsible way doesn't work, you have to go public
Looks like it took more than just a screwdriver and a blank key.
The only arguable advantage for SmartKey is difficulty to pick, but only an extremely minute ratio of burglars ever tries to pick a lock. But there are a lot of screwdriver experts out there who would make mincemeat of one of these, just like they do to automotive wafer locks. Then you have the other common entry methods - e.g. brute force kick-ins, prying or wrenching - and I have very little faith in the structural integrity of Kwikset's product over any others. You're better off with a decent pin tumbler deadbolt especially with a side-bar...
hi, what is your favorite deadbolt with side bar?
Carie Voss my only experience with sidebar deadbolts is Primus/Everest, but any sidebar is hell to pick.
can u give a link to a sidebar not too expensive? (i am on student budget)
Carie Voss I would look for a deadbolt that is either Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, or Schlage Primus, but none of them seem to cost less than $100 - usually quite a bit more. Maybe Ebay is your best bet.
$65 on ebay: MUL-T-LOCK HIGH SECURITY LOCK GRADE 2 BOLT DOOR LOCK DEADBOLT w/3KEYS
That's okay for a house. My garage HAS NO windows. :-)
This is actually is a somewhat difficult lock to pick, they didn't pick it they forced it which the smart key is susceptible too.
Looks like kicking the door in may have been quieter.
Turn your volume down then
it doesn't really matter. the point is that these locks are incredibly easy to force open. most burglars don't really care about evidence of entry.
if you use a kwikset key cut to 33333 use can also get into these with no problems at all. They're crap!
Locks are for honest people.
use a broke key extracter to remove the blank then the key will work
LMAO! this is funny as hell! They fix one problem and that is bumping the thing only to make it even easier to break in with a screw driver. FAIL on Kwicksets part
No es cerrajero es un ladron el cerrajero no rompe
This isn't picked......it's just wrecked.
I love my august smart lock lol.
It's hard to beat 4 German shepards lose in your yard.
Seriously? Wouldn't it be quicker to break a window and enter?
Informative and useful. The naysayers are pretty dumb. There are homes where they don't face the public, hidden enough where people can do what was in this video easily and without anyone noticing. Scary. I think I am going to keep my other brand lock and return my smart code. So much for key entry convenience.
Schlage is just more Chinese junk, the reason the Securekey was discontinued, was schlage lost in court to Kwikset on Patent violation. at least the Kwikset was made to be repaired
Don't listen to these so called lock pickers on CZcams. They are competitors of Kwikset because they have a patent on these Smartkey locks. These locks are just fine for the price of $27 bucks at Home Depot and the most convenience way to rekey and cost saving for a rental property. With the proper tools such as an electric drill you can defeat any locks on the market today. Why waste the time with all the tools shown on this video?
This has been fixed:
czcams.com/video/LFxl72k7tkc/video.html
Trying to force the lock over with your method is not viable anymore. Not being a hater, just trying to inform. Videos like this likely made the vendor fix the design anyways, so thanks.
You believe what you want but the fact of the matter is this lock is junk. While nothing is totally secure the entire premise of physical security is to make your property less appealing to thieves. How many thieves are going to bring a drill to break into your home? They are loud and draw attention. A thief is looking for the easy target that can be entered in seconds, not the minutes it takes to drill a lock.
Or you could make/buy a KTT-3 smart key device, which leaves no evidence of entry.
No key blanks left, no damage to keyhole, original key still works for the most part.
However, a locksmith will be able to tell if there was forced entry on disassembly, particularly if the lock feels rough or the key only works half the time.
"no evidence of entry" yeah right. all they have to do is stick their key inside the lock
There are at least 2 other methods of entry which are even more efficient and superior to this which do leave zero evidence of entry. You can pick it with a rake which takes less than 10 seconds to do (my preferred method), or buy a specialized tool which is basically just a large reinforced blank key which you insert and brute force it open and remove the key when you're done. Since 1 key fits all, a specialized tool would just be considered a tiny investment.
I'm sure this video is legit, but every time I try this I have the face of this center pop off.
A lot of people like to claim smart locks are SOOOO easy to force, but they really aren't.
BTW, forcing open is not picking.
Anyway, I have my own methods to defeat these locks that I will not be sharing with the class.
I'd LIKE to learn to pick them properly, but that ain't happening it seems.
That was a $200 failure of a lock.
i keep a sc1 on my key ring cut to max depths and use that as a pick like a general key works like a charm for schlage locks
forget about the screwdriver, use a bullet.
nothing is safe and everything can be broken or hacked. this video in my opinion don't show much about what do I need to be aware of.
No evidence of entry. . . except for the piece of key in the keyhole. ANY lock can be similarly defeated. At some point most folks realize that locks only keep honest people out. Any determined party can bypass/defeat ANY lock. The question is whether the average thief will come prepared to perform these procedures. (Of course, the odds are somewhat increased now that a so-called "security" company has published the steps. . . Talk about creating your own market!)
Yes, with enough force you could, in theory, do this to any lock. The issue is the amount of force required (less than 10ftlbs by most people I've seen measure it), the lack of obvious damage, and the high security rating these locks get. A lock that can be brute forced with almost no sound using basic hand tools should not have a grade 1 rating.
lmao .. that doesn't make any sence. Locksmiths are trained professionals who know how locks operate.. or i recommend getting medeco locks diego .
Are you kidding me? These CZcams videos are mostly people that can identify a security flaw! Sounds like you are jealous or a Kwikset dealer that has drank the Koolaid they are giving out!
Bill
Just apply lttle bit of tension ....... Ehh Ahhh oo Lololol
Bullshit, if you hammer a screwdriver into the keyway, your telling me that it leaves NO SIGN of forced entry, it shows that you really do not have that much knowledge of locks in the first place, why did you change the coding of the lock BEFORE you forced open this lock, could it be that the new key was a closer match to the small cut bit of blank you inserted? Either way, the programed key would not work this lock after being forced, You have the skills to get a job at Home Depot.
Nothing's dummy proof
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false title it should be" how to destroy a smartkey lock like a no skill hack"!
A min of jiburesh
smartkey lock is equivalent to Master lock level of security. And ppl are stupid enough to buy them because it has the word "smart" in it.
Good grief, who cares. Nobody would bother going through that. They'd just kick the door in or break a window. It would be more inconspicuous than standing there banging a key into the lock with a screw driver.
you can bang a screwdriver into a key considerably more quietly than shown in this video.
You cannot quietly kick a door down.
People don't pick locks when a lot of people are around, bad people pick locks when your at work, because they're not at work. they don't have work, what they do have is your stuff.
1-2 pm is a time when virtually no kids are home in any home, and the majority of parents are gone.
Know how many houses survive off a single income now adays?
a lot of people are at risk to this, there's just not a lot of people doing it, but it's incredibly easy to do.
they did it to me
Bryan B they can but there are homes like townhomes where they don't want to cause too much noise but have the privacy at night to go picking away.
Without leaving a mark? Are you blind or just stupid, like the clowns that posted this video. The key hole is damaged and the blank is stuck in there so how can you say "you can make an entry without leaving a mark". Will someone notice from a distance? Probably not, however anyone that lives in a high crime area (any area really) should have an alarm system even if it is not a monitored system.
I'm not worried about someone making entry into my home as I have two dogs and an monitored alarm system. Along with replacement cost home owners insurance so come on down and see what you can get.
He got it open, but he not only struggled, he also made NOISE and was SLOW.
Think of a better way to sell your security system service. Not even ADT pulls this low-budget crap.
If he had a man sized vice grip or a specialized tool that would fit the key way better (believe me, it's not difficult to do), then ya, you could break in in less than 10 seconds and not make any unusual sounds. Anyone not paying too much attention would just think you're using a key to get inside as normal.