# Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/schlage-encode-plus-smart-wifi-deadbolt
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/smart-locks
- Placement: #3 of 17 in Smart Locks, A tier
- Brand: Schlage
- LP on this board: 802
- Last researched: 2026-07-27T11:18:35.396Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Schlage Encode Plus is praised for its robust construction and dependable firmware updates.

## For

- Robust build with high-quality materials
- Regular firmware updates to improve security
- Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control
- Adds Apple Home Key
- Top pick Wi-Fi deadbolt

## Against

- The Arrive and U50 deliver most of the experience for far less
- Great lock, mediocre value

## Evidence

Consolidated from 5 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CNET | - | - | https://www.cnet.com/home/security/best-smart-locks/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-lock/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Verge | Jennifer Pattison Tuohy | B | https://www.theverge.com/23393163/best-smart-door-lock | fetched and confirmed |
| Consumer Reports | - | - | https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/door-locks/best-and-worst-door-locks-a1022071701/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Consumer's Guide | - | B | https://www.theconsumers.guide/reviews/best-smart-door-locks-keyless-entry-2026 | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/yale-assure-lock-2 |
| 2 | Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/schlage-arrive-smart-wifi-deadbolt |
| 4 | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/august-wi-fi-smart-lock |
| 5 | Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/ultraloq-bolt-fingerprint |
| 6 | Level Lock Pro | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/level-lock-pro |
| 7 | Aqara Smart Lock U100 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/aqara-smart-lock-u100 |
| 8 | Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/yale-approach-lock-with-wi-fi |
| 15 | Nuki Smart Lock | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/nuki-smart-lock |
| 16 | Wyze Lock (original) | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/wyze-lock-original |
| 17 | Lockly Visage | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/lockly-visage |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/smart-locks.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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## Image

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