This is my 4th lock I peurchase. We have used Schlage brand smart locks for 7 years. We changed all our locks with the Schlage Encode them in all our rental homes. It's a game changer! This lock is a workhorse. Never had any issues with them even during the cold winter months. The battery use is great, work fine with the WiFi. Never failed us. The app is convenient and easy to use to change the codes and monitor your battery life. Absolutely no drama with them. They even come with different trims and colors for easy customization with your house esthetic. Just buy it!

Product: Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt I read reviews on many of the Wi-Fi locks before deciding on this unit. I am very glad that I chose this one. Modified 12/2/2023 to add battery life note Pros: • Materials: All components required for installation and use, including batteries, provided with unit. • Instructions: ok but on-line instructions very good. • Installation: Took about 20 minutes to install and set up. I had to spend a little extra time drilling out the bolt passageway - 1" bolt mechanism on this unit, 7/8" on my door before drilling to 1". • Alexa integration: Simple! Locks and unlocks with code. Voice activations locks no prompt, unlocks after asking for code. • Schlage app: Works fine. Lock/Unlock, set up users, get history of lock activity. Multiple locks may be set up in app. • Battery life: I used the lock about 50-60 times testing it and showing it off. Battery life is at 99%. Batteries are (4) AA. I noticed when installing the lock that it was easy to bind the bolt mechanism with too much torque on the screws. I backed of a bit, added a couple of drops of oil, and the bolt mechanism slides freely. I wonder if those reporting low battery life may have some issue with the bolt moving freely. • Added 12/2/2023: The lock shows 94% battery life in the app. I installed it three weeks ago. If linear battery usage at current rate, the batteries would last about 1 year for this installation. The electric lock motor is used about 6 times a day. • WiFi Connectivity: No issues. Took about 45 seconds to connect. I have a modern 802.11ax Asus router. Cons: • None at this time! I will modify this post if issues arise. • 12/2: Three weeks in - no issues. Works perfectly. I'll be adding another for a side door.

Bummed, it's way too big for my door and drilling a larger hole is not an option. The Camelot design is a perfect match otherwise to my older similar style deadbolt though. It would have been great if the center part wasn't so much larger than my original deadbolt. :o\ If you have a smaller bore hole for your deadbolt, this lock won't work unless you have the room on the door to make the hole larger.

We have thought about going with an automatic lock setup for a while. Peace of mind, being able to look at the app and see the status of the lock. Nice that we can assign access codes, as needed if we’re going to be away. Great to be able to unlock the door with the app, and not have to fumble with keys, before I get out of the car when it’s raining, or if my hands are full. Installation was pretty straightforward. The app setup was easy, and also works with Alexa. So far, so good. Very pleased.

I bought this for an Airbnb and it has worked perfectly so far. Easy to install, easy to use.

Packaging: missing a reinforcement plate, with a hole in the corner. Installation and setup: Hardware installation - at the start, using the provided batteries, the low battery sign came up as very low and did not operate. After putting in new batteries of my own, setting up the hardware, and putting back the original batteries, it did work. The reinforcement plate was not the correct one, so I had to use the old plate which was already in the door frame; luckily, it did work with the striker. Other than the above issues, the installation of the hardware was just like a normal deadbolt. Software installation, the app – the Schlage app is not compatible with my Samsung tablet. On my Samsung cell phone, the app was installed, and once it connected to the lock via reading the barcode, it simply hung during wifi setup, not able to find any of my 5 routers in the house. So, after paying top dollar, this bolt is nothing more than the old one just with a fancy key panel and batteries which needs to be replaced. The main purpose of getting this system was to be able to lock it via wifi. This was supposed to be the first one, out of 5 I was planning, but it does not worth it.

I bought this for my daughter. She just loves it. Kids can now open and close the door and she gets alerts on her phone every time door is unlocked. Smooth silent operation. I believe this to be the highest quality wi-fi lock on the market. .

You get what you pay for… this is easy to install and has a step by step video tutorial that is really easy to follow if needed. The app is simple and clean. Allows you to lock/unlock, and view when the door lock was last used. You can link to various smart home systems if needed. Only comes with 1 physical key. I would have preferred 2 (especially since this is costly), but it’s not a big deal. Takes 4 AA batteries, which it comes with. Overall very satisfied with this. Update: I’ve had this for about 4 months and the batteries are going strong! Impressed.

I bought some locks from China, not cheap. There’s support group told me to get with my Internet company because they wouldn’t work with Alexa. BS, these locks have like a wedged deadbolt that secures it very firmly, love them. They installed easily, of course. And linked up to my Wi-Fi and Internet flawlessly. I like that when I have to ask Alexa to open the lock, they ask for the PIN number to open so you cannot accidentally tell Alexa to open the locks. Two thumbs up.

I don't know why I didn't get this years ago. I love it.