Schlage Wi-Fi Smart Locks: Encode, Encode Plus and Arrive

Best for
Interior and side doors with levers

Best for
Front doors in Alexa or Google homes

The Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock is the baseline Schlage Encode, a smart deadbolt with built-in Wi-Fi and a fingerprint-resistant touchscreen. Paired with the Schlage Home app, it lets you lock and unlock from anywhere, manage up to 100 access codes, view lock history, get customizable notifications and manage multiple locks at once. The description also mentions remote management through the Key by Amazon app.

Security features are well covered: an encrypted connection, a built-in alarm you can customize for door movement and forced entry attempts, and a certification for the highest residential Security, Durability and Finish rating from BHMA. Auto-lock relocks the door on a timer you choose, or you can switch it off, and one touch on the exterior screen locks it when you leave. It works with Alexa and Google Home for voice control.

This is also the listing with the clearest practical details. It runs on four AA batteries, which are included, rated for up to six months of typical use, with low-battery warnings on the touchscreen and in the app, plus one physical backup key. Installation needs only a screwdriver, and the Snap ‘n Stay design holds the lock on the door while you work. It fits doors 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches thick with a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset. It suits most front doors in Alexa or Google homes; iPhone-first households should look at the Encode Plus.

• Built-in Wi-Fi, up to 100 access codes
• Customizable alarm for forced entry and door movement
• Auto-lock with adjustable delay, one-touch locking
• Four AA batteries included, up to six months

The Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lock is the Schlage Encode lever, which brings the same Wi-Fi and touchscreen approach to doors that use a handle rather than a deadbolt. The specifications describe it for interior and exterior doors in residential and commercial settings, which makes it a good match for a garage entry, a side door or a dedicated game room you want to keep locked when the kids have friends over.

The lever shares the deadbolt’s encrypted connection, customizable alarm for door movement and forced entry, fingerprint-resistant touchscreen and BHMA certification. The description lists up to 100 scheduled access codes, lock history, push notifications and pairing with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Auto-lock time delays are set in the app, and interior control buttons on the lever let you put it into an unlocked state for doors that get opened constantly.

The listing does not specify battery type, battery life, whether a backup key is included, or which door thicknesses and backsets it fits, so check those before you order. Choose it when the door needs a lever; if you are securing a main entrance with a deadbolt already in place, the Encode or Encode Plus deadbolt is the more direct fit.

• Wi-Fi lever with touchscreen, no hub needed
• Up to 100 access codes, lock history, notifications
• Interior buttons for a held-unlocked state
• Works with Alexa and Google Assistant

Best for
Busy homes needing many access codes

The Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock swaps the touchscreen for a physical push-button keypad. The Schlage Arrive buttons are durable, all-weather silicone and backlit for use in low light, which some people prefer over a touchscreen when it is cold, wet or dark. The item type field calls it a touchscreen lock, but the features clearly describe a push-button keypad, so trust the feature list.

Its biggest advantage is capacity: the Arrive manages up to 250 access codes, compared with 100 on the Encode models. If you host LAN parties, run a rotating group of roommates or give codes to dog walkers, cleaners and family, that headroom is real. The listing also emphasizes smart home routines: it links with Alexa and Google Home for voice control and for automations with devices like video doorbells and smart lights. Installation needs just a screwdriver, with interactive digital instructions, and it fits the same door thickness and backset range as the Encode deadbolt.

The listing does not mention a built-in alarm, auto-lock, battery type or battery life, so if those are must-haves, the Encode family lists them explicitly. The Arrive suits a busy front or side door where many people need their own codes.

• Up to 250 access codes
• Backlit, all-weather silicone push buttons
• Alexa and Google Home routines with doorbells and lights
• Screwdriver install with interactive digital instructions

Best for
iPhone and Apple Watch households

The Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt is the Schlage Encode Plus, and its defining feature is Apple support. It works with Apple HomeKit and Apple home keys, so you can tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the lock to lock or unlock it, the same way you might tap to pay. It also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, which makes it the most platform-flexible lock in this group.

Beyond that, it mirrors the Encode deadbolt: built-in Wi-Fi, up to 100 access codes, lock history, customizable notifications, multi-lock management, an encrypted connection, a customizable alarm for door movement and forced entry, a fingerprint-resistant touchscreen and the BHMA certification. Installation is the same screwdriver job with the Snap ‘n Stay design and the same door fit range.

The listing does not specify battery type, battery life or auto-lock settings. If your household runs on iPhones and you already use the Apple Home app for lights or thermostats, this is the one to buy. Android and Alexa-only homes can save the Apple features and go with the standard Encode.

• Apple Home Key tap to unlock with iPhone or Apple Watch
• Works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant
• Up to 100 access codes, alarm, touchscreen
• Snap ‘n Stay screwdriver install