Schlage Smart Deadbolts Compared: Encode, Arrive, Connect and More

Best for
WiFi control with Alexa or Google

The Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock, model BE489WBCEN622 in Century trim and matte black, connects directly to your home WiFi, so there is no hub or bridge to buy. Through the Schlage Home app you can lock and unlock remotely, manage up to 100 access codes, view lock history, set custom notifications and manage multiple locks. The description also mentions control through the Key by Amazon app. Voice control works with Alexa and Google Home.

Security features include an encrypted connection, a customizable built-in alarm for door movement and forced entry attempts, a fingerprint-resistant touchscreen, and the highest residential BHMA rating for security, durability and finish. Auto-lock relocks the door on a timer you choose, and one touch on the exterior screen locks it when you leave. It runs on four included AA batteries for up to six months of typical use, with low-battery warnings on the lock and in the app, and one backup key is included. It suits Alexa or Google homes that want a polished touchscreen lock. For more context on WiFi models, see our Schlage WiFi lock guide.

• Built-in WiFi, Schlage Home app
• Up to 100 access codes
• Built-in alarm and auto-lock
• Alexa and Google Home

Best for
Households wanting physical keypad buttons

The Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock, model BE459WBCAM619 in Camelot trim and satin nickel, is the WiFi lock with a push-button keypad. Its backlit, all-weather silicone buttons are easy to feel and see in low light, which some people prefer to a touchscreen, especially with gloves or wet hands. Note that the spec sheet calls it a touchscreen lock, but every feature line describes physical push buttons.

The app side matches the Encode and goes further on codes: up to 250 access codes, remote locking, lock history and notifications through the Schlage Home app. It links with Alexa and Google Home and can pair with smart home devices for routines, such as video doorbells and smart lights. It carries the top BHMA residential rating and an encrypted connection, and interactive digital instructions guide installation. The listing does not mention a built-in alarm, auto-lock, battery type or battery life, so we cannot confirm those. It suits large families, rentals or anyone handing out many codes.

Best for
Existing Z-Wave smart home setups

The Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt Lock, model BE469ZPCAM619 in Camelot trim and satin nickel, is Z-Wave Plus rather than WiFi. That means it needs a compatible Z-Wave smart home or security hub, sold separately, before you can control it remotely. Once paired, which takes a single button press, you can include it in automation scenes alongside your other Z-Wave devices.

It has a fingerprint-resistant touchscreen with up to 30 access codes, secure encryption, a built-in alarm for potential door attacks, and a low-battery indicator. Voice control works through your Z-Wave system with a compatible assistant such as Alexa, sold separately. Snap ‘n Stay holds the lock on the door during installation. For tinkerers who already run a Z-Wave setup, this is the lock that plays nicest with local automations. Without a hub, it is simply a touchscreen keypad lock, and the WiFi models would be a better choice.

Best for
Keyless entry without apps or WiFi

The Schlage Electronic Keypad Deadbolt Lock, model BE365VCAM619 in Camelot trim and satin nickel, is not a smart lock in the connected sense. There is no app, WiFi or Z-Wave. It is a keypad deadbolt that unlocks from outside with a valid user code. To lock from outside, you press the Schlage button and turn the outside thumbturn; inside, you use the thumbturn.

What it offers is solid hardware: metal construction and a Grade 2/AAA rating for residential and light commercial use. Silicone-coated numbers light up when pressed. It includes a 6-digit programming code and a 9V battery, installs with a screwdriver and no hardwiring, and comes with a limited lifetime mechanical warranty and a 1-year electronics warranty. It suits back doors, garage entries or home offices where you want keyless entry without adding another device to your network. Our guide to Schlage keypad door lock options goes deeper on non-connected models.

Best for
iPhone and Apple Watch users

The Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt, model BE499WBCEN622 in Century trim and matte black, is the ecosystem champion. It keeps the Encode’s WiFi control, 100 access codes, lock history, notifications and multi-lock management in the Schlage Home app, and adds Apple HomeKit support with Apple home keys. With home keys, you tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to lock or unlock, much like using a transit card.

It also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so a mixed-platform household is covered. Security matches the Encode: encrypted connection, a customizable alarm for door movement and forced entry, a fingerprint-resistant touchscreen and the top BHMA residential rating. Snap ‘n Stay helps with installation. The listing does not repeat the Encode’s battery and auto-lock details, so check those if they matter to you. If your phone and watch live in Apple’s world, this is the lock to get.

• Apple home keys: tap iPhone or Apple Watch
• Apple HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant
• Built-in WiFi, up to 100 codes