Schlage
Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt
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Ranked #2 in Smart Locks
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
The long-reigning premium deadbolt is still the benchmark: The Verge calls it the best Apple Home Key lock, and Wirecutter says its former top pick remains worth considering. ANSI Grade 1 hardware, built-in Wi-Fi and Thread, no subscription.
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Key features
- ✓ Apple Home Key with built-in keypad
- ✓ ANSI Grade 1 security rating
- ✓ Built-in Wi-Fi plus Thread radio
- ✓ Works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, Ring
- ✓ No subscription required
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt. Here's the stance each one takes.
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Smart Home Explorer Top pick with the highest weighted value score (8.6) in its 2026 guide: ANSI Grade 1, Apple Home Key, built-in Wi-Fi, and no subscription. S Read → T 
The Verge Still the best Apple Home Key option (Verge Score 8): built-in keypad and works over Thread, though it is expensive, quite loud, and lacks Matter. A Read → W 
Wirecutter Wirecutter's previous top pick, explicitly flagged as still worth considering alongside the new Schlage Arrive. A Read →