Defiant electronic deadbolts can help keep your house safe and secure. These deadbolt locks are durable and are usually built for entry doors. You don’t have to worry about losing keys with keyless entry technology.
Defiant locks are easy to install and operate, and you can customize their programming as per your needs. Just like other electronic locks, you can program a Defiant electronic deadbolt for the following things:
- User Code Management
- Ensuring maximum security through lock features such as vacation mode and auto lock
- Troubleshooting problems
We will cover all of these in the article below. If you are installing an electronic deadbolt for the first time or are unsure of how to do these operations, read on.
User Code Management
Adding/deleting users is a continuous process, whenever you have friends or family coming in you have to give them access, and when they go away you should delete it to ensure safety. Here, let me detail the process of doing both these operations
User Code Deletion
- Step 1: Hit the Set button and hold it until you hear a beep sound.
- Step 2: Enter the programming code you have set and hit the lock button.
- Step 3: Press numbers 3 and 0 and hit the lock button.
- Step 4: Now, enter the user code you want to remove and hit the lock button again. The process is now complete.
- Check to confirm that the original code was removed successfully by trying to unlock with it.
Reset All User Codes
- Step 1: Hit the Set button and hold it until you hear a beep sound.
- Step 2: Enter your programming code and hit the lock button.
- Step 3: Press numbers 4 and 0 and hit the lock button. The process is complete.
User Code Addition
- Step 1: Hit the Set button and hold it until you hear a beep sound.
- Step 2: Enter the programming code you have set and hit the lock button.
- Step 3: Now press numbers 2 and 0 and hit the lock button again.
- Step 4: You can now enter a new 6 digit user code and hit the lock button.
- Step 5: If you want to add more user codes, repeat the same process.
- Note: You can only add up to 10 of these codes.
Enabling Additional Security Features
In this section we will discuss three things that you absolutely must do if you have a Defiant deadbolt lock to ensure that your home is safe and secure at all times:
- Removing the default pass code.
- Vacation Mode
- Auto-lock
Factory Reset
When installing a Defiant lock for the first time, keep in mind it comes with a preset 6-digit program code (123456). Using this code, you can use the programming mode and make changes to your lock for the first time.
It is advisable to change the default user code for better security. If you have bought a previously owned lock or suspect that someone may be spying on your lock code, then it is better to change the code immediately so that nobody can tamper with your lock’s settings.
Let us look at the steps to change the programming code on your Defiant lock.
- Step 1: Hit the Set button and hold it for some time until you hear a beep sound. Release the button.
- Step 2: Enter the preset programming code and hit the lock button. The preset programming code for a new Defiant lock is 123456, as mentioned earlier. If this doesn’t work, you can check the instructions manual for your lock.
- Step 3: Press numbers 1 and 0 and hit the lock button again.
- Step 4: Enter the new 6-digit user code and hit the lock button. The process is complete.
Vacation Mode
When you activate the vacation mode feature, all the user codes you have added will become ineffective. This way, the door will not unlock with any user code except the master code. To activate vacation mode, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Hit the Set button and release it when you hear a beep sound.
- Step 2: Now, enter your Master code and hit the lock button.
- Step 3: Press numbers 5 and 0 and hit the lock button.
- Step 4: Now press number 1 and hit the lock button. This will activate vacation mode.
Auto-Lock
The auto-lock feature enables you to lock your door automatically if left unlocked for some time. This function is disabled by default, so you will need to activate it from the settings.
Let us look at how you can enable this feature:
- Step 1: Hit the lock button and release it when you hear a beep sound.
- Step 2: Enter your programming code and hit the lock button.
- Step 3: Press numbers 8 and 0. Hit the lock button.
- Step 4: Press number 1 and hit the lock button to complete. If you want to deactivate this feature, hit number 1 (instead of 0) and hit the lock button.
The auto-lock function will now be activated, and your door will lock automatically if left open for some time. By default, the door will get locked within 10 seconds. You can extend the time value to up to 99 seconds.
Troubleshooting Some Common Problems
What To Do if I Have Forgotten My Master Code?
When you factory reset any electronic lock, all your information will get erased, including your user codes and other programming modes. However, if you have any issues with the lock and want to factory reset it, here’s how you can do that:
- Step 1: First, remove the battery from the cover.
- Step 2: Hit the Set button and hold it. Replace the battery and keep holding the Set button until you hear a beep sound.
- Step 3: Now, enter your default master code. The process is complete. Make sure to change the default master code to a unique code to ensure safety.
Why Is the Electronic Keypad Not Working?
If your keypad lock is not responding, it is likely that your lock’s batteries are low or dead. Check battery status, and replace the batteries.
Make sure to change all of the batteries together for better performance. Also, make sure the lock is installed correctly. Try factory resetting the lock if everything else you find is fine.
Why Am I Unable to Delete All User Codes?
You will be unable to delete all of the existing user codes if you don’t complete the process within 10 seconds. Also, make sure to enter the correct master code.
Final Thoughts
We hope this article will help guide you on programming and activating different programming modes for your Defiant electronic deadbolt lock. Keep in mind that when you change any programming mode or user code, do it within a 10 seconds time frame; otherwise, the unit will time out, and you will have to start the process all over again.
