Smart Lock Installation in Marietta, Fitted to Your Door and Your Phone
Peach Locksmith LLC handles smart lock installation for Marietta homeowners who want keyless entry that just works. We check your door and mount the lock. Then we pair it with the app, which links it to your phone. We test the bolt by hand before the motor ever runs. You finish with codes set and auto-lock on. Auto-lock means the lock locks itself after a set time.
What Smart Lock Installation Includes in Marietta
Smart lock installation means fitting, aligning, and pairing a keyless lock to your door.
We check your door and mount the lock. Then we pair it with the app, which links it to your phone. We test the bolt by hand before the motor ever runs. You finish with codes set and auto-lock on. Every install starts with three door measurements.
- Cross boreThe big round hole through the face of the door, usually about 2⅛ inches wide for a deadbolt.
- BacksetHow far that hole sits from the door edge, usually 2⅜ or 2¾ inches.
- Door thicknessMany smart locks fit doors about 1⅜ to 1¾ inches thick. Thicker doors may need an extra kit.
How a beeping "jammed" alert turns into a quiet lock
Most "jammed" alerts come from a bolt rubbing the strike, not a bad lock.
A call we often get goes like this. A Marietta homeowner fits a new keypad deadbolt on a Saturday. The keypad lights up and the app connects. Then the lock beeps, and the phone says "jammed."
The motor only has so much strength. If the bolt drags, the motor stops early and reports a jam. So we start with the door, not the app. We check the bolt throw, then close the door slowly and watch where the bolt meets the strike plate.
Usually the bolt hits a hair high or low, the door sags on worn hinges, or the hole behind the strike is too shallow for a full throw. We might shift the strike, deepen the hole, or snug up the hinges until the bolt slides in by hand with zero drag.
Only then do we run the motor again. Many models need to recalibrate after any hardware change, so we run that step in the app so the lock learns your door.
Then we lock and unlock it several times with the door shut. No beeping, no grinding, just a steady click.
- Bolt throw
- Full travel into the frame hole checked by hand first
- Strike plate
- Bolt centered, no rubbing
- Hinges
- Door hangs square, no sag
- Motor
- Recalibrated in the app after any hardware change
Door first, app second.
The bolt throw is how far the bolt slides out of the lock. The strike plate is the metal plate on the frame that catches it. When those two line up, most "jammed" alerts disappear without replacing anything.
Marietta doors, old and new, need a fit check
Marietta's mix of old and new doors makes a fit check worth doing.
No third-party dispatch. Crews leave from Marietta and reach metro homes within the scheduled window.
Older homes near Marietta Square may have doors drilled decades ago, and some still use mortise locks, a boxy lock set deep inside the door edge. Newer builds a few streets away usually have standard deadbolt prep. Same town, different doors.
We dispatch from 2108 Austell Rd SW in Marietta and serve homes across town, from the east side along Roswell Rd out past the Big Chicken at Cobb Parkway.
Georgia summers are humid, and wood doors can swell. A bolt that slides clean in January may rub the frame in July, so we leave the bolt a little room to spare.
You hold every code, every user, and every setting
Your smart lock is set up on your phone, under your own account.
We pair the lock under your app account, so the main settings belong to you from day one. Before the job wraps up, we can walk through the app with you on your own phone: where your keypad user codes live, the auto-lock timer, and the activity history if your model keeps one.
Many keypad locks come with a printed programming code, on a card in the box or a sticker on the lock. Keep that card somewhere safe at home, not just in a photo on your phone. And keep the box and every small part until install day, since some locks ship with spare screws or adapters.
Questions come up later? Call 678-824-6578.
Our standards for every smart lock installation
Every install follows the same order: measure, align, pair, set, code, test.
- Door measured before mountingcross bore, backset, and door thickness compared to your lock's specs
- Bolt tested by hand firstthe bolt must slide fully into the strike without rubbing before the motor runs
- Paired under your accountthe main settings belong to you, not to us
- Bridge placed to reach the doorfor locks that need a plug-in bridge or hub to work when you're away
- Auto-lock set to your timerdoor sensor mounted where it reads cleanly, if your model uses one
- Codes set, starting with yoursseparate keypad user codes for each person who needs one
- Every way in testedkeypad, app, and key where your model offers them, with the door open and closed
How we install a smart lock in Marietta
Five steps take your lock from box to working: fit, align, pair, set, code.
Diagnostics: measuring your door
We measure the cross bore, backset, and door thickness and compare them to your lock's specs. If a smart lock won't line up with the door, this is where we catch it, before anything gets mounted. In most homes, the lock goes on the existing deadbolt holes. We also check Wi-Fi reach at the door, since brick walls and long hallways can weaken the signal.
Implementation: mounting, pairing, and setup
We mount the lock and check the bolt throw by hand, adjusting the strike or the hole if it drags. Then we pair the lock to your phone over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, placing a bridge if your model needs one. We set the auto-lock delay you want, long enough to carry groceries inside, and add your keypad user codes, starting with yours.
Post-service testing: every way in
Last, we test every way in that your model offers. That can mean keypad, app, and key, with the door both open and closed. The install isn't done until each one works smoothly.
Smart lock installation around Marietta
We install smart locks across Marietta, Cobb County, and the wider Atlanta metro.
From our base on Austell Rd SW, we serve Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Vinings, Mableton, and Powder Springs. North and east of Marietta, we serve Roswell, Alpharetta, and Decatur. In another town nearby? Call and ask about your address.
- Smyrna
- Marietta
Battery, Wi-Fi, and backup key questions
Can my smart lock go on my existing deadbolt holes?
In most homes, yes. We measure the cross bore, backset, and door thickness and compare them to your lock's specs first. If your door has no deadbolt hole, that has to be added before a smart deadbolt can go on.
Do I need Wi-Fi at my front door for a smart lock to work?
It depends on the model. Many locks pair with your phone over Bluetooth for nearby use, and some need a small plug-in bridge or hub to work when you're away. Before install day, stand at your front door and check your phone's signal. Brick walls and long hallways can weaken it.
Why does my new smart lock keep saying "jammed"?
Most jam alerts come from the bolt dragging on the strike, not a faulty lock. The motor only has so much strength, so if the bolt rubs, it stops early. Fixing the alignment and then recalibrating the lock in the app usually clears it.
What happens to the lock when the batteries get low?
Weak batteries leave the motor with less strength, which can make a slightly tight bolt stall. Most smart locks warn you in the app or on the keypad well before they die. Check your model's manual for its backup option, such as a key cylinder, so you have a way in if the batteries run out.
Can my smart lock use the same key as my other doors?
If your smart lock keeps a key cylinder, it can be rekeyed to match your house keys, so one key works on every door.
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Ready for keyless entry? Call 678-824-6578 to book your install
A smart lock works best when the bolt, app, and codes are set right.
Call Peach Locksmith LLC at 678-824-6578 or email info@peachlocksmithllc.com for smart lock installation in Marietta, GA. Have your lock's brand and model handy, and send a photo of your door's edge if you can. We'll plan the install around your exact door.