In this day and age, home security is a top priority for homeowners. There are many ways to ensure your home is protected from break-ins, from smart locks to ring cameras to alarm security systems.
If you purchased a new door lock and are unsure how to install an entry door lock, you have come to the right place. This article will provide you with expert advice on installing a smart door lock for your home.
Should you feel uncomfortable installing an entry door lock yourself, you can contact your local door company for assistance. You might also consider replacing your entry door with an energy-efficient, durable one. Today’s doors can be designed in a variety of materials, colours, and designs. Many of these can even be custom-designed to match the exterior of your home.
Once you have installed your new entry door hardware and smart lock, you will have additional peace of mind. Your home will be protected from home invasions and unwanted intruders.
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Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners: How to Install Entry Door Lock
Following is the list of tools you will need to install your new smart lock for your entry door:
- AA Batteries (4)
- Battery Cover
- Dead Latch
- Door Checker
- Exterior Touch Keypad
- Interior Lock
- Installation Template
- Key Free Cylinder
- Long Through Bolts (2)
- Mounting Plate
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Strike Plate
- Wood Mounting Screws (4)
Step 1:
The first thing you need to know in how to install an entry door lock is to figure out the proper placement on the entry door. Don’t forget to note where the door hinge is located on the side of the entry door.
Step 2:
Remove the existing lock from the exterior door. Touch up any paint or stain if needed. Allow drying completely before proceeding with the next step.
Step 3:
Remove the newly purchased smart entry door lock system from the store packaging.
Step 4:
Use the aforementioned wooden screws to install and secure the dead latch on the entry door.
Step 5:
The remaining wooden screws will then be used to affix the strike plate that is located to the entry door frame.
Step 6:
Before attaching your smart lock’s touch keypad to the entry door’s exterior, ensure that the keypad tailpiece arrow and top mark are facing upward.
Step 7:
Next, using caution, you will need to slide the tailpiece into the dead latch center hole. Slide it carefully through the door handle to ensure the cable is underneath the dead latch. Then you need to affix the keypad in its proper position. This means it needs to be flush against the entry door.
Step 8:
Now you need to place the cable through the mounting plate hole. Affix it in the correct spot on the interior of the entry door using the previously mentioned long bolts to affix the mounting plate tightly.
Step 9:
The battery cover has to be removed from the interior lock. The cable located in the lock’s interior needs to be connected to the adaptor. The cable should be placed inside the entry door lock underneath the hook.
Step 10:
While attaching the interior lock to the mounting plate, make certain that the thumb turn of the lock is horizontally positioned. Attach the bottom of the smart lock first. Fix it to a place where you hear a clear sound of “Click.” Now you will affix the lock from the top into position using tow machine screws to affix it securely to the wall
Step 11:
The key-free cylinder should be inserted into the handle of the outside keypad. Make sure that the bar should face the opposite of the latch. You need to insert the 4 AA batteries before attaching the cover to the battery slot.
Step 12:
Snap the exterior and interior levers, ensuring they are in the proper direction. To ensure this is done correctly, test the latch bolt and levers by moving the handles on your entry door’s exterior and interior.
Step 13:
To power up the keypad to your newly installed smart lock, place your hand on it,
Step 14:
Using the instructions provided in the manual for your smart entry door lock, set up your pin code for your smart lock device.
Still not sure how to install an entry door lock for your home? An expert from your local door manufacturing company can assist you. Be sure to ask for a free quote for stylish and energy-efficient replacement exterior doors for your home.