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TASK NO. 099 Upgrade

Upgrade to smart locks

Upgrades & Smart Home
Trigger
Upgrade / security
Who does it
DIY
Est. time
30-45 min
Est. cost
$150-300
Difficulty
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Step by step

  1. Remove the existing deadbolt (unscrew the interior and exterior halves).

  2. Confirm the door prep (backset, bore hole size) matches the new smart lock's spec sheet.

  3. Install the new lock's exterior and interior assemblies per the included template.

  4. Insert batteries and pair with the app or hub.

  5. Test locking/unlocking manually, by app, and by keypad/code before relying on it.

Video guide
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