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Schlage Encode Plus: What to Know
Per Schlage's official product page, the Encode Plus is a smart Wi-Fi deadbolt that connects directly to home Wi-Fi (no separate bridge or hub) and integrates with the Schlage Home app for remote lock/unlock, status checks and managing individual access codes. Its standout feature is native Apple Home Keys support, which Schlage describes as letting you tap an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock the door, in addition to Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant voice control.
Schlage's site lists the Encode Plus as Matter certified and compatible with Thread under what the company calls "Schlage Converge" technology, positioning it toward buyers already invested in a broader Matter-based smart home rather than a single-app, single-ecosystem setup. It's sold in multiple trim/handleset combinations (Century and Camelot styles, in finishes including Satin Nickel, Matte Black, Bright Chrome and Aged Bronze) — we're describing the Matte Black configuration specifically here.
Schlage's page lists a limited 3-year electronic warranty alongside a limited lifetime mechanical/finish warranty, and states the lock carries a best-in-class BHMA security, durability and finish rating, though the exact BHMA grade number wasn't specified on the summary page we reviewed — check the full spec sheet on Schlage's site if the exact certification grade matters for your purchase.
Key Listed Features
Native Apple Home Keys support for iPhone/Apple Watch tap-to-unlock
Built-in Wi-Fi with no separate bridge or hub required
Matter certified with Thread support ("Schlage Converge")
Compatible with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant voice control
