2024 the best smart lock review
Price: $299.99 - $231.80
(as of Nov 01, 2024 17:13:08 UTC - Details)
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Schlage encode smart Wi-Fi deadbolt offers peace of mind from anywhere by allowing you to remotely manage your lock via the Schlage home app or Key by Amazon app. There’s no need to purchase an extra accessory/hub to connect to your lock from anywhere it will connect to your home’s Wi-Fi signal similar to your laptop, making it easy and intuitive to use. Graded best in security, durability and finish by industry experts, Schlage encode smart Wi-Fi deadbolt offers the advanced features of secure encryption and built-in alarm technology. This innovative, smart deadbolt is available in a variety of styles and finishes that pair perfectly with Schlage interior door hardware, creating a cohesive look throughout the home. as well as the strength and durability you can expect from a brand with more than 95 years of experience.
Note: Measure your door's backset, cross bore and thickness to ensure you find the right fit
Reviewer: Handyman Shopper
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great smart lock. Better than Kevo 2nd Gen
Review: This Schlage Decode lock is great! I owned the Kevo 2nd Gen previous to this but the Kevo was problematic and did not have as many nice features like this. I'm going to compare the 2 so you know the pros and cons of both.Schlage: Con: You have to get it rekeyed at Lowe's or HD if you want it rekeyed. Or you have to get a special kit and then you can rekey. Not as simple as Kwikset's simple rekey technology. Standing on the outside, I open my door inward and my door swings to the right. When first installed, the thumbturn seemed to not fully turn to thrust the deadbolt fully into the lock strike-plate. It turns out, you have to turn on the phone app and then enter the preprogrammed lock combination on the lock panel. Then a note will appear on the phone app to ask to proceed. After telling the App to proceed, the Schlage door lock will open and close and then the thumbturn will function properly.Pro: LOTS. Lock is quiet and smooth in it's operation of thrusting and retracting the deadbolt. WiFi remote ability included. It pairs with my WiFi router easily since the door location has great signal. I can operate this lock from anywhere in the world using the phone app as long as my phone has internet capability. To operate this lock at the lock itself, locking is simply pushing the lock icon button on the lock's numbered panel. You can also assign multiple access digit codes on the lock number panel for different people. As a result, everyone can choose his own number code to operate the lock and the App will show who opened and closed the lock based on which codes were used. Takes only a few seconds to enter the number code to open the door and kids love doing this.You can also program it to lock automatically from 30 secs to 4 minutes after it's been unlocked. I set it to 4 minutes in case I forget to lock my door; it automatically locks in 4 minutes. 30 seconds is too short because I sometimes need to get something from my garage or patio and I don't want the lock to automatically lock so quickly. Four minutes is plenty of time to go out to do a short errand around the house.It also comes with a real backup key which I hide but have access externally in case the battery runs out or the electronics malfunction. Some of the smart locks don't have backup mechanical key function and this in my mind is dangerous. Sure, you can put a 9 volt battery to power the lock and it will solve the low internal battery problem but what if the electronics are defective? And who stores a 9 volt battery outside just in case the lock's battery goes too low? Speaking of batteries, the Schlage App shows the actual battery strength. So far, I've used the lock heavily for 1 week and the battery percentage went down 1% so a set of 4 batteries should last 6 months to 1 year. Also, to change the battery, the cover just pulls up and the battery is quickly and easily changed.I really like this Schlage lock.Kevo 2nd Gen - Pro: Can be re-keyed easily. Yes, you can re-key it to use your old keys by just turning the key while in the lock, pushing in a flat metal tool, removing old key, inserting new key, and turning lock. Simple, fast, and easy.Con: Noisier than Schlage when it mechanically moves the deadbolt.Con: Kevo App doesn't tell what the battery strength is, unlike the Schlage. To change the battery, 3 screws must be removed and the faceplate must be removed and then the battery can be changed. Too big of a hassle when you have to do this monthly.Must use a smart Phone to unlock Kevo and be nearby since it only uses bluetooth. You have to be less than 20 ft to remotely open/lock the Kevo. To use wifi, you have to buy a Wifi adapter costing about $100 extra.No code access. There is no number panel on lock so anyone without a phone cannot open the door without a key. As a result, my 10 year old could never unlock the door. To open, the Kevo app must be opened on the phone and you can remotely open the lock if you are less than 20 ft away since it uses bluetooth. Or if the app is opened in the background, you can touch the "rose face-plate" of the Kevo and it unlocks. However, sometimes this doesn't work and I would have to use the app to remotely open it or even just use the key. The Kevo is not as reliable as the Schlage and there is no number panel to key directly to the Kevo in case remote operation doesn't work..So just spend a little more money and get a Schlage Decode. It provides all the features I want in a smart lock and is reliable in it's operation. Also, make sure the deadbolt travels into the strikeplate easily, without resistance. Otherwise, it's requires more energy (shortens battery life) and lock may jam.
Reviewer: Atseicah
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works really well, even if it's expensive
Review: I've had this lock for over a year now. It was expensive and I told my wife we really didn't need it. But she insisted, saying it was easier for the kids and it had a lot of useful features. Well, I hate to admit it, but she was right.Although this unit was expensive, we trusted the Schlage brand. We have a lot of other locks in the house made by schlage. It's high quality and durable. As long as we've owned this lock, I have not had any wifi drop or disconnects. There has been zero issues with codes not working. Even my app on my phone has worked 100% of the time. I wish my other wifi-enabled appliance devices worked this good.The feature I like the most is being able to set temporary codes. On my old lock, I had extra keys made for both my parents, both my in-laws, one each for my kids, one for each of my car keys, a couple extras I can give the neighbors in case I went on vacation, and so on. There were so many keys floating around I couldn't even keep track of who still had keys to my house.With this lock, If I'm out on vacation, I can set a temporary door code for my neighbors to help grab mail and packages. If I'm not home and my family or friends need to pick something up, I can give them a temporary code to get into my house. I can delete it manually or set it up to expire from the app. It's easy and takes less only a few seconds to do. I never have to worry about getting my keys back or someone losing them. It also notifies me immediately when someone uses a key code.Since I've had this lock, I haven't had to worry about my kids losing keys or being locked out. We paired this up with Alexa and a Ring camera so I can even remotely unlock if the kids get locked out. Now we only have a few codes for ourselves and the kids. If our parents need to get in, they can call and we let them in. No more keys floating around.
Reviewer: DAVID T.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good lock, hard to see in the dark, instructions could use more work
Review: Firstly, the installation was straightforward, just like installing a regular deadbolt. I decided to change the pre installed rounded corner plate for the square edged one, but there were no directions on how to do it. I found a generic tip on YT, which said to use a flat blade screw driver at both recessed tabs, to pop it off the two rivets, and use a couple of pairs of pliers to squeeze the other one on. I never could get it to snap on, but that wasnât necessary by the time you screw the assembly into the door. Also, the instructions regarding illuminating the keypad in the dark are misleading. Instructions say to press the Schlage wording at the top of the keypad. That doesnât work. The solution is to tap the âhomeâ shaped icon at the bottom left of the pad to light it up, then enter your code. Once I figured that out, I can live with it. Other that, this is day one, time will tell.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Seizied lock
Review: Owned for less than a year.When it doesn't have issues, the product is great. That being said, I've had multiple issues with the lock seizing and today was the last straw for me.I had a family emergency and was unable to get in the door. I entered the code, I tried jiggling the lock, using the key... nothing worked. Usually, if the bolt is out when closing the door and it hits the frame, the lock seizes, but a little jiggle to it sets it back. Can't jiggle it much when it seizes when the doors closed though. So now I have to go around the house and check to see if any windows are unlocked and break into my home because there's no solution for this when it happens other than waiting and hoping it gets working again. Once inside, tried turning the deadbolt and again, no give. It's been 12 hours now and no change. Ill have time to change the locks once the family issue is resolved, but until then, I need to use the garage door as my entry point since my door is inoperable.Would be nice if there were a proper solution for this issue.
Reviewer: Stephanie Miller
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great purchase
Review: Easy to install, looks great, works like a charm, synced with the app and Google home quickly. Most stuff is junk these days so I felt the need to leave a review for this one; itâs great!
Reviewer: Walter Miguel Farrer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Sin duda es un gran producto para residencias, departamentos y quienes manejen propiedades de renta temporal tipo Airbnb. Es un producto robusto, resistente, de fácil instalación y administración. Permite asignar códigos numéricos a todos los usuarios u llevar registros de todos los ingresos y aperturas de la puerta a través de una APP.
Reviewer: ALVARO MORENO
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excelente opción para si buscas una cerradura inteligente. La usamos para un espacio de airbnb y funciona maravillosamente para controlar los accesos de nuestros huéspedes y estar al tanto de su llegada. Muy fácil de instalar y de configurar con tu red doméstica de Internet. Ya no es necesario adquirir u vender hub extra para conectar a Internet.
Reviewer: Antonio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Easy to install and setup a breeze. Works flawlessly and you can lock/ unlock from your mobile if not home. Also check the status of the lock at anytime too.
Reviewer: Anthony butler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Having received this lock, it took a mere 10 minuted to remove the old lock and install the Schlage Encode. Setup via the Schlage app was smooth as butter and integration with Alexa a breeze. We are now a key free family!
Reviewer: david kravitz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: great lock, will buy again
Customers say
Customers like the ease of installation of the lock. They mention it's user-friendly, easy to assign codes, and install into existing deadbolt holes. Customers also say the lock looks great and has the ability to set codes. However, some customers dislike the battery life and disagree on its functionality, wifi connectivity, and quality.
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