Customer Reviews for Schlage - Encode Plus Metal Wi-Fi Deadbolt with Century Trim - Satin Nickel
Customer Rating
5
Better than Yale
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: Guest Host
from Carrabelle, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had a lot of connection problems with my Yale Assure 2 lock. I switched to Encode and it works much better
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Schalge Encode has been very reliable and extremely convenient for us for STR. No more keys or sharing codes, the ability to remotely add and remove codes as well as getting updates on when they are used is amazing.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Installed the Schlage Encode Plus and it’s easily one of the best smart home upgrades I’ve made. Setup was straightforward, and the build quality feels solid compared to cheaper locks. The keypad is responsive, and the auto-lock and unlock features work exactly how they should.
Where this lock really stands out is Apple Home integration. Home Key is a game changer, being able to unlock with my iPhone or Apple Watch without opening an app is seamless. It’s fast, reliable, and actually feels like the future instead of a gimmick.
Wi-Fi connectivity has been stable, and I haven’t had the drop issues I’ve seen with other smart locks. The Schlage app is decent, but honestly once it’s in Apple Home, you won’t use it much.
Security-wise, this feels like a real lock first and a smart device second—which is exactly what you want. It’s sturdy, trusted hardware with smart features layered on top.
If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, don’t overthink it, this is the one to get.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The setup is very easy and I can control it through my phone and customer code. The outlook is also attractive and fit perfectly with my new door.