Level Lock+ Matter (US) vs Schlage Encode Plus (US)
Smart locks · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant.
- The Level Lock+ Matter (US) works with SmartThings; for the Schlage Encode Plus (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, local control, keypad and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Level Lock+ Matter (US) | Schlage Encode Plus (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[6] | No[6] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[1],[4] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[2],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[2],[5] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[2],[8] | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[7] | Yes[8] |
| Radio | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[2],[6] | Wi-Fi[1],[3] |
| Hub required | No[1],[2] | No[3] |
| Local control | Yes[7] | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Replaces deadbolt[3],[4] | Replaces deadbolt[1] |
| Keypad | No[1] | Yes[1] |
| Power | 1 × CR2[1] | 4 × AA[7] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Level Lock+ Matter (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Level Lock+ Matter (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Schlage Encode Plus (US) works directly. More smart locks for Apple Home
- Level Lock+ Matter (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Level Lock+ Matter (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Schlage Encode Plus (US) works directly. More smart locks for Google Home
- Level Lock+ Matter (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Level Lock+ Matter (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Schlage Encode Plus (US) works directly. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Level Lock+ Matter (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Level Lock+ Matter (US). The Level Lock+ Matter (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Schlage Encode Plus (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart locks for SmartThings
- Level Lock+ Matter (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Level Lock+ Matter (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Schlage Encode Plus (US) works directly. More smart locks for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Level Lock+ Matter (US) · Schlage Encode Plus (US)