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Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt

Ranked #8 of 33 in Best Smart Locks: Yale, Schlage, Kwikset, Lockly, Ultraloq & More (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#8

Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt

Best for: AAA-rated Wi-Fi deadbolt with Apple Home Key

6.5/10

What we like

    Watch out for

    • Battery life not published by Schlage

    Score breakdown

    Fingerprint reader 15%
    Keypad / access codes 15%
    NFC / wallet key 10%
    Wi-Fi without buying a bridge 15%
    Matter 10%
    Auto-lock 10%
    Security rating tier 15%
    Battery life * 10%

    * Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the lowest published value in this category, so an unpublished figure never outranks a published one.

    Fingerprint readerNo
    Keypad / access codesYes
    NFC / wallet keyYes
    Wi-Fi without buying a bridgeYes
    MatterNo
    Auto-lockYes
    Security rating tierGrade 1 / AAA tier
    Battery lifeNot listed
    Security grade (maker)AAA certified deadbolt (maker); AAA is the top letter rating
    ConnectivityBuilt-in Wi-Fi
    NFC / wallet keyApple Home Key
    KeypadAccess codes
    Auto-lockTime-delayed locking
    Battery lifeNot published by the maker
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    How it compares

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    Aqara Smart Lock U300
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    #4 · Lever lock with fingerprint, Home Key and Matter
    Lockly Secure Pro (latest version)
    6.5/10
    #5 · Fingerprint and PIN Genie keypad with Wi-Fi
    Kwikset Halo Select
    6.5/10
    #6 · AAA-rated touchscreen lock with Wi-Fi and Matter
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    6.3/10
    #9 · Retrofit-style deadbolt with Matter over Thread
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    6.3/10
    #10 · Fingerprint plus touchscreen, Wi-Fi built in
    Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint
    6.1/10
    #11 · Fingerprint and keypad deadbolt, Wi-Fi or Matter
    Ultraloq Bolt SE
    6.1/10
    #12 · Fingerprint and keypad, Matter or Wi-Fi
    Ultraloq Latch 5 Pro
    6.0/10
    #13 · Lever lock with fingerprint, Matter and a 1-year battery
    Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus with Wi-Fi and Apple Home Keys
    5.7/10
    #14 · Keyless touchscreen lock with Apple Home Key
    Aqara Smart Lock U100
    5.6/10
    #15 · Fingerprint and Home Key, up to 8 months
    Ultraloq Bolt NFC
    5.6/10
    #16 · Apple Home Key and NFC cards plus keypad
    Ultraloq Bolt Pro
    5.5/10
    #17 · Wi-Fi and Matter at the same time
    Aqara Smart Lock U400
    5.3/10
    #18 · UWB hands-free, fingerprint and Home Key
    Lockly Flex Touch Pro
    4.8/10
    #19 · Retrofit fingerprint and keypad lock
    Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi
    4.8/10
    #20 · Grade 2 keypad deadbolt with built-in Wi-Fi
    Yale Assure Lock 2 Touchscreen with Wi-Fi
    4.8/10
    #21 · Touchscreen keypad deadbolt with Wi-Fi
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    4.5/10
    #22 · AAA-rated Wi-Fi deadbolt with access codes
    Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
    4.5/10
    #23 · AAA-rated Wi-Fi keypad deadbolt
    Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lever
    4.5/10
    #24 · AAA-rated Wi-Fi keypad lever
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    4.5/10
    #25 · Matter over Thread with Apple Home Key and hands-free unlock
    Kwikset Aura Reach
    4.3/10
    #26 · Matter and Bluetooth keypad deadbolt
    Lockly Model 7S
    4.0/10
    #27 · PIN Genie keypad deadbolt, up to 10 months
    Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad
    4.0/10
    #28 · Retrofit lock that keeps your exterior hardware
    Aqara Smart Lock U50
    3.8/10
    #29 · Keypad, NFC card and Home Key
    Yale Smart Lock with Matter
    3.3/10
    #30 · Keypad deadbolt with Matter over Thread
    Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt (Z-Wave)
    3.0/10
    #31 · AAA-rated keypad deadbolt for Z-Wave hubs
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    #32 · Compact retrofit lock with built-in Wi-Fi
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    2.5/10
    #33 · UWB hands-free unlock with Matter