How do you control the bottom (door knob / handle) lock from the inside? The picture posted shows no locking switch on the interior door knob?
1402241
This one does have a locking mechanism on the door knob. I'm not sure why the picture doesn't show one but we purchased it because we didn't want to use the deadbolt. We have all Kwikset locks on doors so they can all be keyed the same. You won't be disappointed in this purchase.
1402242
Yes the knob should have a tab, like you would have in a privacy knob of bedroom or bathroom. Not sure why picture doesn't show it. I would check with seller to make sure.
1402243
The handle has a smaller push button lock that pushes and and twists to the right to lock. The upper lock is a dead bolt.
1402244
The picture is wrong, there actually is a locking switch on the interior door knob (or at least there was when I bought it).
1402245
Turn bottom 'knob' to the right. This locks door from inside. When you are leaving home, turn it to the right when door is open; then close door and it is locked. The bottom knob is a little stiff at first, but after a few turns it is fine. Hope this helps. RS
1402246
it does has a switch. so no worries there I love my set as it looks very classy and great quality
1402247
There is a lock switch inside of the knob from the inside. By turning that switch you can lock/unlock the door.
1260807
I never opened the lock from the inside of thats what you mean. Asthetics are ok. Nothing to write home about. No, it cannot be set up to be open sometimes. Its is locked all the time. I dont know if it can be used outside. Both mine are inside.
1117965
The picture is incorrect. It has a knob as you would expect with the ability lock on the inside. For a better picture go here: http://www.kwikset.com/Products/Details/Handlesets/553MNHXJ-15-SMT.aspx
1577485
This is a Left-hand inswing door. The picture seems to be wrong. If your are standing on the inside of the door, the handle lever will point to your right and you will use your right hand to grasp the handle. This is with the door hinges on the right of the door frame, handle and lock on left, and door swings inward. I ordered the RH one and had to return it for this one for the front entry of my home.
2133619
The inside does not require a key. It has a small metal turning piece. Call it a "dial" maybe which allows you to open or close the lock from the inside of the door.
770545
This cabinet does not lock. It has two magnetic latches, one near the top of the door and one near the bottom. There is one brushed nickel type pull knob.
2076920
No. It has a smaller disk shaped thing on the knob. You have to turn it to lock and unlock it from the inside and you have to use the key to lock or unlock on the outside.
1368978
This can only be locked / unlocked with a key. There is no thumb-turn on the inside knob. That is correct.
1838013
Try unlocking the doorknob (or locking, whichever is the opposite of how it came) Hope this helps!
604926
There is a lock cylinder on the inside of the top lock and a doorknob forvthe bottom.
2224312
you don't put a switch on the door. if you unlock with the key at the drivers door all doors lock or unlock. if lock or unlock by hand inside at the drivers door all the doors lock or unlock.
2131219
There is a tiny hole on the ring just inside the handle. Using the provided 'pin' tool , insert, depress and pull handle at same time. Do both and switch.
474485
The deadbolt has a turn lever on the inside. The door knob can always be opened from the inside - even if locked.
1426648
Dorothy, your question doesn't make sense. This unit IS a deadbolt. How could you "use" it without it still being a deadbolt? Would you set it to *unlocked mode* and just use it as a $110 doorknob? Why not just use the doorknob instead? Or are you debating on whether to have TWO deadbolts instead of one? Why?
838584
no - when you lock from the inside, the door handle will still open, from the inside.
69952
There should be two knobs on the inside to lock. Looks at pictures for different color.
1961316
There isn't a knob. On each side there is a clip, I guess you could call it, that flips up and down. There are holes along the side rail where the crossbar slides...that clip locks into those holes to lock the bar into position.