Customer Reviews for Schlage - Encode Plus Metal Wi-Fi Deadbolt with Century Trim - Matte Black
Customer Rating
5
Easy to operate and works well
on February 25, 2026
Posted by: CM73
from Inverness, FLORIDA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Getting an installed, I had an issue with the door, not the lock. Install installed and downloaded the program. I like to feature that I can put it on the Airbnb app and schedule new codes with Tenants. I’d highly recommend this product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The instructions were written so well that my 15 year old son installed the lock, set up the app, and got our phones and watches set up in about an hour. We needed an Apple TV box to complete the setup. We used a phone hotspot to provide WiFi to set everything up since our Internet was down. This lock still works without internet with our Apple Watches and phones. My youngest daughter doesn’t have cell service or wifi on her phone and she can still unlock the door with her phone and watch.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the older schlage lock (connect), but this one is in different level due to its connection to wifi. You can view and control you door lock.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall a very solid product. Works well, strongly built. I was shocked at how easy it was to set up. App is good on the Android platform. My one hope would be that they create a web app to manage the lock access on the PC/Mac platform.
Otherwise very happy with the deadbolt. Will likely buy more in the future.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It works very well with Airbnb guests with automatically changing the locks between guests. It was easy to install as well.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Mechanical setup is as foolproof as possible. The lock can be configured for different thicknesses. The electronic setup is touchy and could be greatly improved with a step by step YouTube video. If using Apple HomeKit as I did, the functionality of managing access moves from the Schlage app to HomeKit, but checking the battery must be done on the Schlage app. Battery life seems to be greatly improved with HomeKit setup. Ability to unlock with a code on the pad, on the HomeKit app on an iPhone, or with Apple Watch, iPhone tap provides a lot of flexibility for unlocking from a car before approaching the door or opening with a watch with full hands.