Schlage Encode Plus: I waited a year for this smart lock!

My Schlage Encode Plus smart lock is finally here! I'll set it up, show you its features, and explain why I waited so long for THIS lock.

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0:00 Intro
0:30 Installing
2:26 What I like
3:43 What I don't like
4:53 Overall thoughts

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Operatic 3 by Vibe Mountain

[ryankennedy]

Love this lock! When utilizing access codes Press the house icon on the left hand side to light up the screen and enter your code. Lock will immediately unlock or lock depending on the current position. If you accidentally press a wrong number you can press the lock icon on the right hand side to clear your code and start over. Hope this helps!

[Brafie]

The built in alarm is a huge plus. Personally I think more companies should incorporate that. I use the Schlage Connect and its alarm will absolutely wake us up.

[jacobherrera]

I’ve had mine since April of last year and it has been great. I have had no issues with it. One thing I do wish it had built in or came with is a sensor to notify you the door is either open or close. Having the key on my watch is great when carrying in groceries and forgetting to unlock the lock before loading your hands up with everything.

[TheCigarpoet]

Reed I have the same lock! As far as not being able to see the number pad, all you have to do is press the SCHLAGE name at the top of the lock and the keypad will illuminate! hope this works for you

[giga-chicken]

Another thing you can do to smooth the action of the lock is to oil it the deadbolt. I put some silicon 3-in-1 right on the deadbolt and worked it in by repeatedly locking and unlocking the bolt to great effect, it was total butter after that.

[ronm]

Thanks Reed. The paint job looked ok. 👍🏻

[jstmo]

Would be great if you would mention whether these devices work on Android phones.

[jamesmonahan]

I like all the features of this. I currently use a Level and had the same issue with bolt size and had to shave the metal down some. I use that on garage and after this review I think I will check out getting this for the front door. Thanks Reed

[msobadger]

I'd love to see a follow up on how well (or not) these play with Home Assistant. Seems to be mixed information all over when I search on it. There has to be a lot of us who are in Apple's mobile ecosystem and would love to take advantage of Home Key while not moving off HA.

[elayea]

A quick tip—you can touch the Schlage label at the top to “wake up” and the lock so the numbers light up without accidentally typing in the wrong first number!

[jakobholzner]

I would love an in depth review of it especially with some homeassistant integrations

[timmy]

I’m in az too and got mine about 3 months ago. Had to setup in stock alerts pretty much everywhere to find it. Got it at Lowe’s. Have tried a bunch of different smart locks and this has been the most reliable by far

[Dorff_Meister]

I actually like that I can hear the door unlocking throughout the house ;) I use Keymaster with my Kwikset ZWave locks and love that I can manage all the codes, auto-lock, etc. in Home Assistant and I like that there is no "app." I don't mind using codes, but it would be nice to use my watch of phone.

[MrWade]

easy to install took less than 10 min. I enjoy this lock. I am the only one that uses my Apple Watch. I find it totally useful when I am leaving for the day and I think... did I lock the door??

[GreginLA]

I just got one too and love it. I just discovered that in the home app I can set triggers. I set it so if I unlock my door between a certain time the hue lights turn on. If I Lock the door between a certain time my lights turn off. So cool. My watch seems to work better with home key than my iPhone for some reason. Does my phone need to be unlocked. I have done it with phone unlocked so I don’t know. Your right mine is a little crooked on the inside. Is it easy to straighten? If my hands are full with groceries I just push Digital Crown on my Apple Watch and say hey siri open the door. Really love tech that makes our lives easier and it’s very satisfying to use this lock. Just got a hue motion sensor for when I wake up and go to the John it turns the lights on and off when I go back. So cool😎

[msbgone]

2:29, cannot tell you painted it, looks great! :) Z wave that works with Ring is the way I roll, can unlock and lock from the app. It is all integrated, but I wish the lock did have a fingerprint sensor or worked with my watch, that would be nice. Looking forward to the next reviews too!

[bonilla]

LOOKS GREAT! 😮 I've been looking for a smart lock for an outdoor fence gate. Any recommendations? THANX!

[mcbewild]

the Kwikset Kevo Lock was the first, they been doing this for years. had my first one for 6 years and im on my second.

[xiiibujinkan]

I have this lock as well, works great without needing any apple products, for the other half of the world. I think this idea seems to get lost on apple owners. Bless their hearts.

[ujjawalverma]

I have the same lock and its awesome. The homekey feature is the best feature of this lock considering the functionality is completely local (your phone or watch is the key) without any cloud integration.