SCHLAGEEncode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock for Front Door - Keyless Entry with App or Touchscreen - Works with Alexa, Hey Google, & Airbnb - Create Codes for Guests - Satin Nickel Silver

This was super easy to install and program. I had it installed in about 15 minutes and programmed in another 5. I love that I can open and close it from the app on my phone. It also gives me notifications on my phone when the lock is opened or closed. I also didn't realize it when I bought it, but it has an autolock feature that you can program so that it automatically locks itself after the door is closed. You can program it in to lock after various periods of time, from as short as 15 seconds to up to 10 minutes. With forgetful teens in the house, I can't say enough about that feature! I immediately went back on line and bought two more Schlage locks for two other doors. Those are two different styles, as I don't need to wifi/phone access for those doors. but I specifically looked for Schlage locks for those ones too, based just on the ease of installation and functionality of this one!

Love this lock! I waited almost 6 months to write this review because I saw where someone mentioned poor battery life. Now I don't use the lock a lot, there are only two of us and it gets used a few times a day. But let's start by saying the batteries have lasted 6+ months and still have 35% left, so that is a long time in my book and more than acceptable.Of all the goodies I've bought for the house my wife mentioned that this is the best one! So easy to unlock with the key pad code. No longer fumble with keys, and don't even need them together in! My friends come over and I can unlock from upstairs to let them in. Was also able to give my neighbor a code that was date restricted so he could feed the cat while we were on vacation, dang didn't even need to give him a key!Setting up WiFi.....well it worked well and wasn't too difficult...so if I can do it pretty sure anyone can. The lock is downstairs abut 60" ft the wifi source so I was a little concerned, but even with a less than optimal signal worked great.Anyway, the best thing I've bought for the house, easy secure, looks good, I give it 5 Stars and would absolutely buy again.

I picked up the Schlage smart lock to replace an old deadbolt that was sticking. I decided to go with a smart lock, rather than have to make multiple copies of new keys for extended family.Installation was straightforward and easy - at least for the Schlage hardware. I had to reposition the strike plate a few times, as the original installation was a bit off center, but that was it. Maybe ten minutes of work at most.Setup was likewise easy. I downloaded the Schlage app and connected the lock to both WiFI and my Ring doorbell app with no issues. I have a mesh wifi system with one node close to the front door so the signal is strong and solid, which I'm sure helps.The settings in the app offer a lot of customization as well as room for 100 codes, allowing me to give every family member a code they'll personally remember. I also have it set to auto lock after a few minutes, as well as automatically lock past a certain time at night. I also appreciate getting notifications letting me know if the door is left unlocked.Battery life will be the next big test, but I've had the lock live for a week now and the batteries have only fallen to 98%, which so far is promising. That said, it's probably a good idea to use higher end batteries like Duracell or Energizer for a device such as this, just to be safe.UPDATE: The whole family has been using this lock for over a month and a half now, and the battery is still at 92%. At this rate, I don't expect to have to worry about changing batteries until next year.

Got the lock and installed it. The directions are straight forward. Locked worked great the first day.Some things to note.• The hole where the bolt goes into the door was too small for this lock, so I had to make it a little bigger even though I had just removed another Schlage lock from the hole.• The screw holes on the striker plate for the frame side of the door did not line up with existing holes. They send you two plats but neither worked so I had to leave my old plate there. Couldn't drill new holes because the old ones were too close.• During installation of the lock itself you put the number pad in place from the outside and then attach a plate to the number pad from the inside. Don't over tighten the screws on the plate. Tighten them just enough to keep the key pad from moving around. If you over tighten you will find the screws to attach the inside part of the lock are too short.Now for the problem I really have. On day two my app, I am using the Schlage app, says I have no locks. I can unlock and lock the door by hand and I get notices on my phone, but I cannot use the app to lock or unlock the door or add new pass codes. Good thing I wasn't depending on the phone app to let anyone in the house. At this point I will never be able to rely on the lock for that issue. I attempted to reconnect the phone app to the lock, but the lock just flashes a red light and beeps.Right now, I honestly would not recommend this lock to anyone who will ever rely on using the phone app to open the door. If you just want a push button deadbolt then it appears to work for that. In my opinion having that luxury is certainly not worth $250.Little more information on steps I took to rectify this problem. Other than calling the Schlage folks for help. Oh, I did that too, but they will only help you during their business hours and that happens to be when I am at work myself. Also, don’t try their website troubleshooting because that just runs you in circles.• Deleted and reinstalled the app. Could not connect.• While following the directions on the app I randomly pushed the button on the inside of the battery pack. The phone actually paired with the lock but the lock would not connect to my WiFi so I could not proceed.• Factory reset the lock and repeated the steps of connecting including pushing the button on the battery compartment. Connected to the phone but no Wifi.• Removed and replaced the battery and reset the lock. Still no Wifi.• Provided my user information to my son who downloaded the app on his Android. He followed the directions on his app and everything worked great.Even though the app shows I have no lock paired with my phone I still get messages when someone locks and unlocks the door. Strange things. Since the lock and app are completely unreliable I will be sending it back.Oh, and why does the app need to have access to my location? That in not information that is relevant to me operating a lock.****Update**** The lock magically reappeared in the app after being gone for two days. I guess they updated the app to fix the WiFi problem. I will continue to use the lock and app up to the point where I am out of time to return the lock. At that point if everything is still working I will come back and update my rating. For now I’m keeping it at 1 star.****Update II**** I have been using the lock since it started working again. I have not had issues since. My wife actually purchased a second one and we now have on on the front and back door. They both have worked mostly flawlessly since the app was updated.****Update III**** This thing is the biggest piece of crap. I have had this lock installed for about 8 months now. I have the issues listed above. The lock sucks down batteries is constantly losing connection with my family's phones and now it has completely stopped working. Oh and be ready to reset the lock and reconnect it EVERY time you have to change batteries.Update: lock died after 5 yrs. If you have $200 to spend on a digital lock and the convenience is worth it to you go for it. For me, a $200 lock should last a long time. I had 2 of these locks. One failed just inside the warranty window and Schlage replaced it. The other died in 5 years and Schlage will do nothing.