Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock with Camelot Trim
Widely bought, with solid feedback -- Schlage's WiFi deadbolt connects directly to your network with no hub or bridge required.
Updated
- Solid feedback from the largest buyer base in this review
- Built-in WiFi -- no separate hub or bridge required
- BHMA Grade 1 security certification -- highest residential lock security rating
Best For / Not For
Best for
- Homeowners who want remote lock control without a separate smart home hub
- Airbnb and short-term rental hosts who need temporary access codes for guests
- Anyone who wants a widely bought smart lock with the strongest security certification
Not for
- Renters who can't modify their door hardware
- Buyers who want fingerprint or biometric entry -- Schlage Encode uses keypad only
Key Details
Hub-Free WiFi Is the Critical Feature
Many smart locks require a Bluetooth hub, a Z-Wave bridge, or a dedicated smart home hub (SmartThings, Wink, etc.) to connect to the internet for remote control. The Schlage Encode bypasses this entirely -- it connects to your home's 2.4GHz WiFi directly. Remote lock and unlock from anywhere, check lock status, receive notifications, and manage access codes all happen through the Schlage Home app without any additional hardware purchase. For buyers who don't already have a smart home hub, this eliminates a purchase and a setup step.
BHMA Grade 1 is the highest security rating for residential door locks -- it means the lock has passed tests for pick resistance, bump resistance, and forced entry resistance that most residential locks do not meet. You're not just getting smart features -- you're getting a more secure physical lock.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- The largest buyer base in this review
- Built-in WiFi eliminates hub requirement
- BHMA Grade 1 -- the highest residential security certification
- Up to 100 access codes for guest access management
- Alexa, Google Home, and Ring compatible
Cons
- Keypad only -- no fingerprint or biometric entry
- Weakest buyer feedback in this review
- Higher price than non-WiFi keypad locks
Bottom Line
Buy the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt for a widely bought smart lock with the strongest security credentials. The hub-free WiFi and BHMA Grade 1 certification make it the safest front door upgrade in this category.
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