If you recently got a new Tru-Bolt electronic lock for your home, you may be wondering how you can program it. You will need proper instruction to operate and program your lock.
Most electronic locks come with a user manual, but resetting or programming one can be challenging for new users, and you might not have the time or patience to go through detailed instruction manuals.
In this article, we will give you proper instructions to program your Tru-Bolt electronic lock.
Tru-Bolt electronic locks contain an indicator light, a keypad with numbers 0 to 9, and a lock and Unlock button. This article also contains instructions for resetting your Tru-Bolt lock, removing or adding User Codes, enabling or disabling features, and troubleshooting. You can use the instructions provided here to perform any of these functions on your lock.
How to Add/Delete User Codes to a Tru-Bolt Electronic Lock
Electronic locks use user codes when there is no physical key. Having multiple user codes in a lock gives you the flexibility to let many friends and relatives access your home. Tru-bolt lets you add an impressive 50 user codes.
Each of these lacks has a pre-set user code(1234). When you create your first code, this one gets replaced. You can create codes that might have anywhere between 4-8 digits in them.
Here’s how you add a new user code:
- Enter the current Programming Code of your lock and press the Unlock button.
- Press 1 on a keypad and then press the Unlock button.
- Choose a User ID between 01 to 50, enter it, and press the Unlock button. Use a unique User ID for each User Code.
- Create the new User Code, enter it and press the Unlock button.
- Re-enter the User Code for confirmation and press the Unlock button.
The lock shows you a green light if you are successful. You can add more User Codes according to your needs using the same steps.
You can use any User ID between 1 to 50 in this lock; it will help you create each User Code linked with a unique User ID for different users or purposes. The steps to add a new User Code on a Tru-bolt electronic lock are as follows:
Here’s how to delete user codes
When you want to get rid of unnecessary User Codes, you should delete them one by one using the following instructions:
- Enter the current Programming Code of your lock and press the Unlock button.
- Press two on the keypad and then press the Unlock button.
- Enter the User ID linked with the User Code that you are trying to eliminate and press the Unlock button.
- Re-enter the same User ID for confirmation and press the Unlock button.
Here’s how to do a complete reset
- Enter the current Programming Code of your lock and press the Unlock button.
- Press 3 on the keypad and then press the Unlock button.
- Re-enter the Programming Code of your lock and press the Unlock button.
Again, the lock will confirm the changes with a green light. You may want to delete User Codes when your lock has too many of them or they became redundant because the person who was associated with them is no longer going to use them.
How to Change the Preset Code on Your Tru-Bolt
A new Tru-Bolt electronic lock comes with a Master Code, also known as preset Programming Code. Using this, you can access all other settings on the lock.
The manufacturers use the same preset Programming Code for all their similar products. The preset Programming Code for the Tru-Bolt electronic lock is 123456.
You can enter this Programming Code to perform various functions, including enabling or disabling auto-lock, adding User Codes, removing User Codes, resetting the Tru-Bolt lock, and changing other settings.
Most people change the Programming Code of their lock after the installation in order to maximize their home’s security. You can also change your Tru-Bolt lock’s preset Programming Code using the following steps:
- Enter the Master Code of your lock and press the button that unlocks the device. If you have never changed the code before, it would be 123456
- Now, press four and press the same button again.
- Create a new code for your lock, enter it, and press unlock again. Note: You should create a hard-to-guess code.
- Re-enter the code you just created and press the button to unlock.
- Your lock will give you a single beep, and a green light will emit from the light indicator; this indicates that you have successfully changed your lock’s Master Code or Programming Code.
You can use these steps to change the Programming Code as often as you want. However, you will have to enter your current Programming Code instead of the pre-set one the next time you perform this operation.
Enabling Other Security Features on the Lock
Vacation Mode
This feature is useful for when you are away from your house for an extended period, to prevent unauthorized access when you are on vacation or on a business trip.
After enabling this Vacation Mode, you will not be able to unlock the door using the keypad or perform other programs/settings. When you enable this mode, your lock will consume low power.
Steps to enables the Vacation Mode on your lock are as follows:
- Enter the current Programming Code of your lock and press the Unlock button.
- Press 1 and 0 and hit the Unlock button.
- Press one and hit the Unlock button to complete the process.
You will notice a beep with a green light from the light indicator that indicates you have successfully enabled Vacation Mode.
To disable Vacation Mode, follow these steps:
- Hold the Unlock button for over 3 seconds.
- Enter the Programming Code of your lock.
After completing the process, the lock will disable Vacation Mode and unlock your door.
Auto Lock
The auto-lock feature is used to automatically lock the door if it has been left unlocked for a few seconds. You can enable or disable this auto-lock feature in your lock. To enable the auto-lock function on your lock, you should follow these steps::
- Enter the current Programming Code of your lock and press the Unlock button.
- Press 5 and press the Unlock button.
- Choose your preferred time value between 20 to 900 seconds, enter it, and press the Unlock button.
After setting the preferred time value, you can enable your auto-lock function. You can check the process by leaving your door unlocked for your programmed time value and see that it locks your door.
To disable this function, follow the same steps but change the last step. Set the time value to 00 to disable it. After entering 00 as the time value, press the Unlock button. You can check whether the function has been canceled by using the same method to enable the auto-lock.
Factory Reset
Here are the steps to completely rest everything on your lock
- First, remove the battery cover of your lock, then remove one battery.
- After ten seconds, put the battery back into the lock.
- As soon as you hear a long beep and a short beep, hit the Lock button thrice within the next 3 seconds.
After completing the process above, you will notice a beep with a green light from the light indicator, confirming that you have successfully reset your lock to its default factory settings.
However, if you notice a red light illuminating from the light indicator, you will have to redo the process as your previous attempt was unsuccessful.
Quickly hit the Lock button three times within 3 seconds once you hear a long and short beep from your lock to successfully complete the process.
Note: Before you go ahead with the steps outlined above, please note that the Tru-Bolt lock reset process will erase all User Codes, the Programming Code, and previous settings.
You will have to reprogram your lock’s functions, including creating new User Codes, changing preset Programming Codes, and more.
FAQs and Troubleshooting the Tru-Bolt Electronic Lock
How can I lock and unlock your Tru-Bolt electronic lock?
You can unlock your door using the keypad by entering a valid User Code. After entering a valid User Code, press the Unlock button. You can lock your lock using a keypad and pressing the Lock button.
How do I reprogram your Tru-Bolt electronic lock?
Use the Tru-Bolt lock reset process to reset it to factory settings and then reprogram it.
What do I do if the Tru-bolt lock beeps continuously?
When you find this problem in your lock, try replacing your current lock batteries with 4 AA alkaline batteries. Avoid mixing new and old batteries together.
How do I turn off the keypad/lock sound?
Use these steps to turn off the sound on the Tru-Bolt electronic lock:
- Enter the current Programming Code of your lock and press the Unlock button.
- Press 6, press Unlock button, press 1, and then the Unlock button.
Why are my keypad and lock not responding?
You can fix this electronic lock problem by manually turning the Thumbturn and then locking and unlocking it twice.
Final Thoughts
Using the Tru-Bolt lock reset instruction from the article, you can factory reset your lock. Resetting the lock will erase all the previous settings and User Codes; you can use the other instructions provided to change, create, or delete a User Code, as well as enable additional features.
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