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Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt

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Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt (BE499WB), Camelot trim, satin nickel
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Does the Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt needs no hub for the Schlage Home app and works with HomeKit, with Home Key tap to unlock.

It is a touchscreen deadbolt with built-in Wi-Fi. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud). Its key facts list HomeKit support.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1][2]
Listed in key facts
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[3]
Wi-Fi cloud, via integration

Key facts

Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$329[2] as of
Lock familyWi-Fi[2][4]
FormDeadbolt[2]
ConnectionWi-Fi (2.4 GHz)[2]
Hub neededNone for the Schlage Home app. An Apple home hub (HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV or iPad) for remote HomeKit control and scenes; Home Key needs a Thread-enabled home hub.[1][2][5]
Matterunknown
HomeKit and Home KeyHomeKit lock with Home Key tap to unlock[1][2]
Voice assistantsAlexa and Google Assistant through the Schlage Home app; Siri through HomeKit[1]
Unlock methodsTouchscreen code (up to 100 codes), Home Key tap, app[1][2]
Power4 AA, up to 6 months[2]
Introduced2022[6] (Year Schlage gives for introducing the lock.)
Alirounknown

Integration paths

How the Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloudWi-Fi network, Schlage Home app[1][2]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[3]schlageWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: No score[3]
  • IoT class: Cloud Polling[3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[7]com.schlageWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[7]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[7]
Product line namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2022
    1. Announced [6]

      Schlage states it introduced the lock in 2022

Cite this page

Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/schlage-encode-plus. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRschlage.com / Schlage Encode Plus Works With
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  2. [2]
    MFRschlage.com / Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt (BE499WB)
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Schlage integration
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    MFRschlage.com / Schlage Encode Plus
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  5. [5]
    MFRschlage.com / Schlage Smart Locks Works With
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  6. [6]
    MFRschlage.com / Schlage newsroom: Encode Smart WiFi Lever at IBS 2023 (2023-01-31)
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  7. [7]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Schlage
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