Schlage Encode (US) vs Schlage Encode Plus (US)
Smart locks · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant.
- Only the Schlage Encode Plus (US) works with Apple Home; the Schlage Encode (US) doesn't.
- Neither is confirmed to work with SmartThings.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Schlage Encode (US) | Schlage Encode Plus (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | No[6] |
| Apple Home | No[4] | Yes[1],[4] |
| Google Home | Yes[2] | Yes[2],[3] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[7] | Yes[2],[5] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Yes[8] | Yes[8] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[3] | Wi-Fi[1],[3] |
| Hub required | No[1],[2] | No[3] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Replaces deadbolt[1],[2] | Replaces deadbolt[1] |
| Keypad | Yes[5] | Yes[1] |
| Power | Unconfirmed[6] | 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
- Schlage Encode (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Only the Schlage Encode Plus (US). The Schlage Encode (US) doesn't work with Apple Home; the Schlage Encode Plus (US) works directly. More smart locks for Apple Home
- Schlage Encode (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both work with Google Home directly. More smart locks for Google Home
- Schlage Encode (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Schlage Encode (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Schlage Encode (US) or Schlage Encode Plus (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both work with Home Assistant directly. More smart locks for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Schlage Encode (US) · Schlage Encode Plus (US)