Very good on its own, but software configuration when pairing with other smart home systems and devices—including Key by Amazon—can be a bewildering experience. Those are some great features, but I ...

Back at CES 2022, Schlage introduced the Encode Plus deadbolt, the first smart lock in North America to support Apple's home key feature that lets you unlock your door via NFC just by using an iPhone ...

Smart devices are here to stay. Not only do they add extra functionality and accessibility to your house, but they can also offer extra security. Have you ever left your house and wondered if you ...

As first announced at WWDC 2021, iOS 15 evolves Apple Wallet to store keys for hotels, homes, and even cars. The Schlage Encode Plus is the first such consumer lock solution to take advantage of the ...

After my Schlage Encode Plus review, I concluded that it was the most full-featured smart lock that I’d tried thus far. With standard HomeKit support in tow, in addition to new NFC-powered Apple home ...

Our CES 2019 Hub: The latest news, hands-on reviews, and more Amazon Key adds keyless entry to garages, Ring devices, and business properties SimCam security camera’s DIY A.I. recognizes faces, ...

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Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt is the latest door lock for your smart home. It builds on Schlage's previous offerings supporting Apple's HomeKit and is the first to get home keys that live in ...

Schlage's latest smart deadbolt ditches hubs for good. The Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt doesn't need the Schlage Sense Wi-Fi Adapter or a smart home hub. It connects to your home's Wi-Fi.

The Schlage Encode WiFi BE489WB-CAM-619 is part of the Door Locks test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Smart Lock models like the Encode WiFi BE489WB-CAM-619 are rated on multiple ...