Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Lock for Front Door, Keyless Entry Deadbolt, Unlock with Apple Watch, Built-in WiFi and App Control, Easy Install, Alexa & Apple HomeKit Compatible, Matte Black

I’ve been using the Schlage Encode for a while now and it’s been rock solid. Installation was straightforward, it looks clean on the door, and the keypad + auto-lock is exactly the kind of “set it and forget it” convenience I wanted. Connectivity has been stable for me and the app does what it needs to. My only real downside is the battery situation. If you use auto-lock a lot and have multiple people coming/going, you’ll go through batteries faster than you’d think, and of course the low-battery moment always happens at the worst time. What helped me: I paired it with the Wi-Charge Encode Wireless Power Kit (a third-party transmitter + drop-in rechargeable module), which keeps it topped up when it has line of sight. It’s turned the whole “oh no, batteries” problem into a non-issue. Overall: excellent lock. If you’re okay changing batteries occasionally, you’ll love it. If not, consider a power solution so it stays effortless.

Great product. A bit pricey, but we now have two of these. Love the ease of use, installation, quality appearance and WiFi functionality so you know if the door is locked while away and who is going in/out of the house while gone. So easy to add users like contractors, pet sitters, neighbors, etc with their own permanent or temporary access codes. Highly recommend.

I wanted a smart lock for my Mom who has lost some finger dexterity and has difficulty with keys. I was particularly interested in the Apple Home Key tap to unlock feature - which only the Enclode Plus from the Schlage smart lock family has. The mechanical install, as advertised, is very easy. All you need is a Philips screw driver and a ruler or tape measure though it goes more quickly with an electric screw driver Activating the lock with the Schlage Home app was straight forward as well. After the lock was connected to the home wifi via the Schlage home app we could easiily add access codes and connect it to Alexa, which allows you to check the status or lock the door by voice command. I like the fact that the lock has a "normal" Schlage deadbolt cylinder and key (can be rekeyed or copied just as with a non smart lock) The Home Key setup was another matter, this is rather buggy. You first need to setup the Apple Home app on your phone. Once that's done according to the Schlage instructions you can add the lock to the Apple home using the home app directly by pressing the pairing button and tapping the phone to the lock or scanning the QR code on the installation booklet. I tried this many times - but the phone would not detect the lock. Power on reset didn't help same result. The only way I was able to get the Home Key setup to work was removing the lock from the Schlage app (equivalent to a factory reset) and start the paring process over with one key difference: adding to Apple Home BEFORE adding the lock to the Schlage app. This worked! If this is a known issue Schlage aught to do a better job documenting this -- this lock has been out for many years time enough to get the kinks out. Tap to unlock is a very nice -- as you would expect you just need to tap the phone to the lock to unlock or lock it (without having to unlock your ohone) - but you give up a bit of security for that convenience, considering if your phone is stolen the thief could get into your home assuming they knew where it was. Home key works by adding a credential to your Apple wallet. I thought my Mom would be able to share Apply keys home key with a trusted guest or family, however this doesn't work unless you have an Apple Hub (that's an Apple limitation, not due to Schlage)

PROS: First, I've read many, many articles, reviews and viewed twice as many videos searching for the best Apple HomeKit compatible smart lock. I did my homework. Bingo - Schlage Encode Plus kept coming up as the one to purchase. The "Plus" means it Apple HomeKit compatible. I bought two. I agree hands down I made the correct purchase. They have worked seamlessly from install to setup. It took longer to install (15 minutes changing out hardware, etc) than to connect to HomeKit (2 minutes). Neither was complicated or frustrating! The connectivity has been seamless. I had a need to set up temporary Codes for others including limits to what days and hours, expiration date, etc. and when miles away from home lock or unlock the door, all done easily and successfully through HomeKit App. Schlage has a wealth of information on install and setting up and connecting to HomeKit. Start first with downloading the Schlage App. Also, they have great interactive instructions available walking you through step by step. All this makes for a successful install and operation. CONS: As for features, the only downside is getting geofence capabilities to work seamlessly in HomeKit and this appears to be because of security protections with HomeKit. Overkill, let the user decide. There is no information out there about this. The focus seems to be tap your phone or watch to lock/unlock while you are standing there (can also use Siri inside, etc) but NOT on setting up Scenes and Automations which is the weak link. When set up in Scenes with my other items, lamps, etc. nothing worked properly with Automation automatically due to the "alert" that pops up on iPhone screen asking if you want to execute the Automation. For example, pulling into or out of the garage and driveway "Scene" for lock or unlock Schlage locks, turn on or off lights, etc. I have to confirm execution of Scene on my iPhone pop up notification! Bummer. I had to remove the locks from the "Scene" and all was back to normal. An alert still pops up for the locks asking to confirm. This needs improvement holistically. I'm still seeking solutions and I'm sticking with my purchases. Also, Schlage only includes one key with the lock. At this price point, two keys would be appropriate. UPDATE: 08-10-2025: Through a Siri command on my phone or watch and also via CarPlay, I'm able to lock and unlock the door(s) upon leaving and/or returning home, pulling into or out of the driveway, etc. Though I don't consider this HomeKit Automation, it's a work around. I'm still satisfied with my purchase.

I got this lock for our front door because our old keypad lock was starting to come apart. Installation was easy--the instructions were very clear, and the pieces fit into the door and together exactly as shown in the directions. The keypad is easy to program with the app, and the internet connectivity allows you to check the lock status and even lock the door remotely. about the only quibble I have is that the keypad itself isn't easy to read in low light conditions until it lights up, at which point, sometimes, you've hit the wrong number on the pad. All in all, though, it is an excellent lock for the price. It feels solid, looks well-made, and operates as it should.

[> TLDR Section <] [> PROS <] Tapered Wedge Shaped Bolt Design Timeout to re-lock (15s, 30s and 1 to 5 Minutes) iPhone as E-Key (Via Apple Wallet) Some iPhones can still be used as an E-Key even if off (Dead Battery) Voice Control via Siri/Alexa (Google untested) Siri access can be locked behind Face ID Excellent integration with Apple HomeKit "Anywhere" control and status through the app and Siri (Did not test with G-Home or A-Alexa) Integrates with more than one service at a time; i.e.: HomeKit & Alexa together Makes use of Apple HomeKit Automation Routines Can create Guest accounts with limited days/hours of authorized access Can have multiple Residents under HomeKit to grant PIN and E-Key access Shows lock status on HomeKit Home View (Locked, Unlocked, Jammed, etc.) Can get lock's status from Siri/Alexa (Locked, Unlocked, Jammed, etc.) Attempted Forced Entry detection (adjustable sensitivity) with audible alarm and app notification. Default codes stop working once the lock is assigned to HomeKit Home (Alexa/Google Not tested) [> CONS <] Price $$$$ Auto-Relock timeout time cannot be arbitrarily set, 5 minutes is the maximum timeout Only ONE physical key included Alexa skill REQUIRES verbal PIN code Default and programming codes are easily accessible under the battery cover No obvious way to provide dedicated power to the lock and use batteries as a backup [> POTENTIAL CONS <] Requires use of Schlage app which talks to a central app services server If centralized server is shut down then the lock will very likely cease operation No obvious way to make use of the lock without proprietary software Requires Schlage's app account to use the lock electronically. --- [> REVIEW NOTE <] I do not have access to an iPad, so no tests were performed with one. All tests were done with an iPhone 15 Pro Max, an iPhone 11, an Apple TV 4K and an Amazon FireTV Cube. [> FULL REVIEW <] This lock integrates very nicely with Apple's HomeKit perfectly. While it does integrate with Amazon's Alexa, the Alexa skill requires you to verbally supply a passcode in addition to the command. Apple's HomeKit does not have this requirement via iPhone. I did NOT test the lock with Google Home, so I can't give feedback on that. I specifically avoid Google anything these days for many reasons, most of all, the utter lack of respect for the privacy of their customers, much like Microsoft or the US Government. Being able to use my iPhone as an E-Key is VERY handy. That key shows up under Apple Wallet. Being able to use a voice command to Siri or Alexa is quite nice. The timed re-locking feature was also very important to me. I am my mother's full-time caretaker and she often forgets to re-lock the door, resulting in certain unwanted individuals to just enter the house without invitation. This lock solves that lapse in judgement and the resulting problem. The deciding factor on this particular lock over others with the same or similar functionality was the bolt's shape. It has a wedge shape to it that flares out into a fully round bolt instead of a full-shaft round bolt like pretty much every other deadbolt out there, smart or dumb. Our door has weather stripping that causes the door to not fully close if it isn't slammed or pushed against HARD to fully engage the standard door catch mechanism. Every other deadbolt I've tried on this door that is the typical cylindrical bolt (ROUND from head to tail) fails to engage properly if the door isn't FULLY closed (which is difficult for my mother to do due to her disabilities), thus not providing secure bolt engagement. Other deadbolts often fail to fully latch even if the door is fully closed because they have to overcome the reistance provided due to the weather stripping around the frame of the door. It was incredibly irritating until I found this lock and its tapered bolt design. The shape of this lock's bolt in combination with the motor and gear mechanism used inside the main body are good enough to overcome the problems with our particular door and allows the bolt to FULLY engage, even if the door is not fully closed properly. This provides us with peace of mind. And if the door isn't closed enough for the bolt to engage, the lock makes audible tones and shows on the app and Apple's HomeKit as "Jammed". I only really have two complaints. For the price of this lock, there really should be TWO physical keys included. Unfortunately, there's only ONE in the box. My second complaint is that the default access codes along with the programming code are easily accessed by just removing the battery cover. While convenient, it is a physical security risk if anyone you don't fully trust has access to the battery cover on the interior body of the lock. That sticker really should have been placed in such a way that a screwdriver would be required to get to it. Because I don't fully trust certain people who occasionally have access to the house while we're home, I was forced to remove that sticker and store it safely elsewhere. It is identical to the one provided on the ENGLISH manual. Unfortunately, once you peel the sticker off, the glue affixing it in place can't be "re-stuck" to something else. The ONLY other complaint I would have is that the lock can't be used without the Schlage app. It would have been far better had Schlage made use of Matter for integration instead of a proprietary app that relies on a centralized services server network. My only fear is that WHEN they decide to shut down those servers, the lock's functionality will cease to exist, at which point I'll have to hack it to make use of a Raspberry Pi Pico to make it work again! Hopefully they'll just keep the servers up, unlike some other manufacturers that just don't care. Only time will tell on this one, I'm afraid.

Trying to find a high quality lock with a strong motor, made with metal, supports matter over thread, homekit AND homekey, and looked modern seemed like unicorn territory. We looked at Aqara but the reviews were that it was made of plastic and the motor wasnt strong. We looked at Yale but the battery life was bad not to mention the quality. We ended up with this and I have to say Im pretty impressed. Pairing was a no brainer - I didnt even set it up with wifi, just matter over thread. The homekey setup after that was seamless. And you know its good when your wife gives you a beautiful smile as her watch unlocks it first time. Nice work Schlage, top quality as usual.

Perfect if you need remote (over WiFi - you do not need to be near the lock but lock needs to be powered and connected to WiFi) access to your lock to add/delete access to your home/space. This worked dry well for us as we were renovating our home and had various contractors in and out over the last year. The WiFi connection allowed me to easily add new codes with options for permanent, recurring or temporary access. The lock looks great and fits perfectly - replacing the previous deadbolt. Compatible with smart home devices. Schlage app is easy to navigate. Note: It performed flawlessly for almost a full year - though infrequent use during that time. With regularly daily use, we started having occasion brief power failure/connectivity issues that would often correct with tapping or closing the door. Turns out this is a known issue amongst users - the battery tray has just enough wiggle room to slip out of position a lose contact causing power failure - and @selock on YouTube made a lovely video on how to fix the problem: a little cardboard shim behind the battery tray before sliding it in - and that worked brilliantly. Also, it prefers a good quality battery. We use Kirkland (made by Duracell). Otherwise, very pleased with this lock.