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Schlage - Encode Plus Metal Wi-Fi Deadbolt with Century Trim - Matte Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(3,537 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,537 reviews
5 Stars
3,088
4 Stars
355
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
21
1 Star
14
97%of customers recommend this product.
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3,339 out of
3,426)
Customer Reviews for Schlage - Encode Plus Metal Wi-Fi Deadbolt with Century Trim - Matte Black
Customer Rating
4
Walk up access
on November 25, 2025
Posted by: Thor802
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Could not get apple to work with it. Will continue trying but directions could have been better
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting www.schlage.com
Customer Rating
5
Greatest Smart Lock Ever
on November 24, 2025
Posted by: Thickerhide
from Lake Charles
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In the endeavor to make my smart home as user friendly as possible I have been installing and removing hardware. The door lock was an area I did not give much planning to. The first door lock I installed worked but I felt I could do better with a better lock. Honestly I held off purchasing the Encode because of the price. The second lock I installed was a highly rated lock on the smart home groups online. It was a significant step up from the “cheaper” first lock. Everything was working as it should but at the end of the day I really wanted to open the door with my Apple Watch and iPhone Once I purchased Apple home pods and saw how easy HomeKit is to use versus “lady A” I knew I had to have this option on my lock.
Side note here, I did not get this lock at a discount. I paid full price for this thing which is what I was trying to avoid the whole time and the reason I bought two additional locks before just doing it.
Okay so back to the lock. Installation was the easiest of all the locks. Pairing to the app and HomeKit were ridiculously easy. The speed this lock opens and closes is incredible. Who would think the speed of your smart lock is something you need to consider? The cheap first lock I installed was actually slow enough that more than a few times I pulled the door during its bolt retraction process and this caused an error and the door would relock. This is the main reason I changed it out for the second lock. The Encode is very fast. How fast? From the time I hold my IPhone or watch to the lock and remove it to turn the knob, the door is unlocked. The lock is also very quiet. The motor is audible but not obnoxious. One thing about the two previous locks was if I tightened the mounting plate bolts as tight as they would go the deadbolt would struggle to move through cycle. This was the case with both of them. The issue with not tightening the mounting plate completely is the lock will twist on the door. Not much but enough it has to be repositioned every now and then. The Encode was able to be tightened all the way and feels much more solid then the previous locks.
Would I recommend this lock? 100% yes. The saying “cry once, buy once” is definitely something you need to do with smart home projects. I really did not want to spend the money on the door lock, but in the end I am happy with my purchase. I have recommended this lock to everyone that has come to the house and seen it in action.
Side note here, I did not get this lock at a discount. I paid full price for this thing which is what I was trying to avoid the whole time and the reason I bought two additional locks before just doing it.
Okay so back to the lock. Installation was the easiest of all the locks. Pairing to the app and HomeKit were ridiculously easy. The speed this lock opens and closes is incredible. Who would think the speed of your smart lock is something you need to consider? The cheap first lock I installed was actually slow enough that more than a few times I pulled the door during its bolt retraction process and this caused an error and the door would relock. This is the main reason I changed it out for the second lock. The Encode is very fast. How fast? From the time I hold my IPhone or watch to the lock and remove it to turn the knob, the door is unlocked. The lock is also very quiet. The motor is audible but not obnoxious. One thing about the two previous locks was if I tightened the mounting plate bolts as tight as they would go the deadbolt would struggle to move through cycle. This was the case with both of them. The issue with not tightening the mounting plate completely is the lock will twist on the door. Not much but enough it has to be repositioned every now and then. The Encode was able to be tightened all the way and feels much more solid then the previous locks.
Would I recommend this lock? 100% yes. The saying “cry once, buy once” is definitely something you need to do with smart home projects. I really did not want to spend the money on the door lock, but in the end I am happy with my purchase. I have recommended this lock to everyone that has come to the house and seen it in action.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting www.schlage.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Smart Lock!
on November 24, 2025
Posted by: Summer72
from Evansville, IN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently installed the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, and it has exceeded every expectation. The setup was surprisingly simple and the app is incredibly user-friendly, allowing me to lock or unlock the door from anywhere, check the status, and receive real-time notifications.
One of my favorite features is the ability to create unique access codes for family and guests. It’s nice not having to hide a spare key and the codes are easy to add or delete instantly, which gives me a huge sense of control and security.
Overall, the Schlage Encode has brought both convenience and extra peace of mind to my home.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting www.schlage.com
Customer Rating
5
Easy to Use & Great Features
on November 24, 2025
Posted by: alnf12
from Raleigh, NC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It looks so nice on your front door and I love how the app tells you when your front door is locked/unlocked. It’s really cool when you set up the different codes and it tells you who uses the codes. Really gives you a lot of flexibility
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting www.schlage.com
Customer Rating
5
So great!
on November 24, 2025
Posted by: Rae234
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded to this lock and it has been a lifesaver. I would recommend to family and friends.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting www.schlage.com
Customer Rating
5
Great features. Decently easy setup…
on November 23, 2025
Posted by: SvenFromArlington
from Arlington
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have a door that doesn’t have the traditional deadbolt in the center. Instead it has a multipoint lock mechanism which requires you to trick the Schlage lock during install to get it to lock the door when it says it’s locking it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting www.schlage.com
Customer Rating
5
Very easy to use
on November 23, 2025
Posted by: Wol 22
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The lock was easy to install and easy to use. Thank you!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting www.schlage.com
Customer Rating
5
Works great!
on November 23, 2025
Posted by: Gsxtasy
from St. Cloud FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love the features and we now have four of them. They work great can set up different access codes on the fly from the app I am now replacing all of my locks with with these
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting www.schlage.com