Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock with Century Trim
- Deadbolt
- Voice
- Keypad
- Zinc
- More reviewed than 90%
A strong hub-free smart deadbolt if your home already runs Alexa, Google Home, Ring, or Airbnb.
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How it ranks among the 10 deadbolts we track
4.3★ across 16,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
16,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
4,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Schlage Encode with Century trim is a matte black smart deadbolt with WiFi built directly into the lock, so it connects to a home network and the Schlage Home app without any separate hub.
Skipping the hub is the practical difference from many other smart locks: the WiFi radio is inside the deadbolt itself, connecting the same way a laptop would join a home network. That built-in connectivity is what lets it manage up to 100 codes, work with Alexa and Google Home, and integrate with Ring and Airbnb, all through the Schlage Home app.
- Direct WiFi connection, no hub needed
- Up to 100 access codes via the Schlage Home app
- Fingerprint-resistant touchscreen with tamper alarm
- Fits doors 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 in thick, 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 in backset
Who it's for
Suits someone who wants smart lock convenience without buying and mounting a separate hub, especially if they already use Alexa, Google Home, Ring, or Airbnb's guest access tools. Less suited to someone who wants Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock, which sits on the Encode Plus instead.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Built-in WiFi, no separate hub required
- Manages up to 100 access codes
- Works with Alexa, Google Home, Ring, and Airbnb
- BHMA's highest residential security rating
- No Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock, that's the Encode Plus
- Runs on 4 AA batteries rated near 6 months, shorter than a single 9V lock
Performance notes
The lock connects straight to home WiFi, which is what enables remote lock and unlock, management of up to 100 access codes, lock history, and custom notifications through the Schlage Home app. A fingerprint-resistant touchscreen and a built-in alarm that reacts to door movement or forced entry attempts back up everyday keypad use, and the lock carries BHMA's highest residential rating for security, durability, and finish. It runs on four AA batteries, rated for roughly six months, with a low-battery warning on both the touchscreen and the app.
Specifications
| Brand | Schlage |
|---|---|
| Model | BE489WBCEN622 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.4 pounds |
| Item Dimensions | 0.9 × 3 × 5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Zinc |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Finish Types | Brushed |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Included components | |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | Installation Hardware, Installation Instructions |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Voice |
| Lock Type | Keypad |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Smart Lock | WiFi Touchscreen Keypad |
| Additional Features | Door Locks |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Security |
| Style Name | Century |
| Item Highlight | Keyless entry door lock, Touchscreen keypad, App control, Alexa, Google Home, Ring & Airbnb compatible, Certified security |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in deadbolts.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock with Century TrimThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 16,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Kwikset Tustin Front Door Lock Set with Deadbolt and SmartKeyKwikset | 4.8 / 5 | 2,531 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics Electronic Keypad Deadbolt Door Lock with Auto LockAmazon Basics | 4.1 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Wi-Fi Smart LockUltraloq | 4.3 / 5 | 10,200 | 4.3 / 5 |
| eufy Security Smart Lock C220eufy | 4.3 / 5 | 4,200 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Schlage BE489WBCEN622
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Schlage Encode need a separate hub to connect to WiFi?
No, it has built-in WiFi and connects directly to your home network through the Schlage Home app, without an extra hub.
What smart home systems does it work with?
It works with Alexa and Google Home for voice control, and is also compatible with Ring and Airbnb integrations, when paired with the Schlage Home app.
What door sizes fit this lock?
It fits standard doors from 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches thick with a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset.