Which Schlage Smart Locks Support Matter?

On this page (7 sections)

1. Which Schlage smart lock supports Matter?
2. How is Encode Plus different from regular Encode?
3. Which regular Schlage Encode model should you choose?
4. Does WiFi mean a Schlage lock supports Matter?
5. What should you check before buying a Schlage Matter smart lock?
6. How does Schlage Encode Plus compare with other smart locks?
7. Which Schlage Matter smart lock should you buy?

Schlage Encode Plus is the Schlage smart lock to choose for Matter. For a side-by-side comparison, see Schlage Encode vs Encode Plus.

The regular Schlage Encode WiFi deadbolts offer app control and voice assistant support, but WiFi, Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Home support alone does not prove Matter compatibility.

Matter is a smart-home standard. It helps compatible devices work across supported platforms, but it isn't the same thing as WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread, Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Home.

The same model-specific check applies to eufy; see eufy smart locks that support Matter.

For a broader look at lock types, see our guide to smart door locks.

Which Schlage smart lock supports Matter?

Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock is the Matter-capable choice in this group. Its product information identifies built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, plus Apple Home, Apple home keys, Alexa, and Google Assistant support.

The regular Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock is different. It connects through built-in WiFi and works with the Schlage Home app, Alexa, and Google Home, but it should not be treated as the Matter model simply because it is a smart WiFi lock.

Matter support can also depend on the platform, firmware, account setup, and the exact lock model. Confirm the current compatibility details from Schlage's official support resources before you finish a smart-home installation.

How is Encode Plus different from regular Encode?

Encode Plus adds Apple Home and Apple home keys to the WiFi smart-lock design. The product data also gives it a larger access-code capacity, with up to 250 codes, while the regular Encode models support up to 100 access codes.

All 3 products use a touchscreen keypad and built-in WiFi. The regular Encode models are listed with 0.9 x 3 x 5 in dimensions, and Encode Plus has the same listed dimensions.

The difference is not just the finish. The 2 regular Encode products use Century trim, while the Encode Plus product uses Camelot styling and an Aged Bronze finish.

The regular Encode models are useful when your priority is direct WiFi access through the Schlage Home app. Encode Plus suits households that also want Apple home keys and a lock identified with Matter compatibility.

Which regular Schlage Encode model should you choose?

Choose the regular Encode model when built-in WiFi, keypad entry, app control, and Alexa or Google Home support meet your needs. These models are not the Matter pick in this comparison, but they can still handle common remote-locking and access-code tasks.

Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock with Century Trim, Satin Nickel

The Satin Nickel version has built-in WiFi compatibility, Schlage Home app control, up to 100 access codes, lock history, customizable notifications, and voice control with Alexa and Google Home.

It uses 4 AA batteries, includes a physical backup key, and has an estimated battery life of up to 6 months with typical use. The lock fits standard doors from 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 in thick and supports a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 in backset.

The touchscreen includes one-touch locking, and auto-lock can be set with different time delays or turned off. The lock also has a customizable alarm for door movement and forced-entry attempts.

This is the better fit when the Century trim and Satin Nickel finish suit your door hardware. It also makes sense when Alexa or Google Home is enough for your smart-home routines.

Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock with Century Trim, Matte Black

The Matte Black version has the same main Encode approach: built-in WiFi, Schlage Home app control, up to 100 access codes, lock history, customizable notifications, and Alexa and Google Home support.

It uses 4 AA batteries, includes a physical backup key, and fits standard doors from 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 in thick. Its supported backsets are 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 in.

The listed connectivity includes Bluetooth and WiFi. That does not change the Matter answer.

A lock can use WiFi or Bluetooth without being the Matter model you want for cross-platform smart-home setup.

Choose this version when the Matte Black finish works better with your exterior hardware. Its access-code capacity and app features are the same as the Satin Nickel Encode model described above.

Does WiFi mean a Schlage lock supports Matter?

No. WiFi and Matter describe different parts of a smart-home setup.

WiFi is the connection method used by these Schlage locks, while Matter is a compatibility standard that can help devices work with supported smart-home platforms.

The regular Encode models are WiFi locks with Schlage Home app control. They also work with Alexa and Google Home when paired with the required app and a voice-enabled device.

Encode Plus also uses built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, but it adds Apple Home and Apple home keys in the product information. That combination is why it is the relevant Schlage Matter smart lock in this group.

Don't use the words WiFi, Bluetooth, HomeKit, Apple Home, and Matter as if they mean the same thing. If you need Matter, match the exact model name first, then check the platform you plan to use.

For more detail on the connection question, read Does Schlage Encode Plus Use Thread or Z-Wave?. If your main question is the standard itself, see Does Schlage Encode Plus Support Matter?.

What should you check before buying a Schlage Matter smart lock?

Start with the exact model name, then check your door and your smart-home platform. A finish name or the word WiFi does not tell you whether a Schlage lock is the Matter model.

Check these points before ordering:

• Confirm that the product is named Schlage Encode Plus, not regular Schlage Encode.
• Match the lock's finish and trim to your existing door hardware.
• Measure the door thickness and backset.
• Check whether your platform supports the lock and the Matter setup you plan to use.
• Decide how many access codes your household needs.
• Confirm whether you prefer Apple home keys, Alexa, Google Home, or only Schlage Home app control.

All 3 products fit standard doors from 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 in thick and support 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 in backsets. Installation uses a screwdriver and does not require hardwiring.

The locks are battery-operated, so plan for regular battery checks. Low-battery notices are available through the touchscreen and Schlage Home app on the regular Encode models, while Encode Plus also supports remote management through the Schlage Home app when connected to a 2.4 GHz home WiFi network.

How does Schlage Encode Plus compare with other smart locks?

Encode Plus is the better match when Matter and Apple home keys matter most. Regular Encode is the simpler choice when you want built-in WiFi, keypad entry, Schlage app control, and Alexa or Google Home support.

The Schlage Encode Plus Review can help if you're comparing its setup and daily-use features in more detail. If you are comparing different brands, our guide to which Yale Assure Lock works with your Z-Wave hub covers a different connection path.

DVR and NVR links are not directly related to smart-lock compatibility, but readers building a wider home-security system may also want to understand how a DVR works and why it matters and how many cameras an NVR can support in most homes.

Which Schlage Matter smart lock should you buy?

Pick Schlage Encode Plus if Matter, Apple Home, or Apple home keys are central to your setup. Pick either regular Schlage Encode model if built-in WiFi, keypad entry, Schlage Home app control, Alexa, and Google Home are enough.

The Satin Nickel Encode suits a lighter hardware style, while the Matte Black Encode suits a darker one. Neither regular Encode model should be selected as a Matter lock based only on its WiFi connection.

The key rule is simple: choose Encode Plus for the Schlage Matter smart lock path, and choose regular Encode for the core WiFi keypad features. Check the exact model and current platform support before installation.

Frequently asked questions

Which Schlage smart lock supports Matter?

Schlage Encode Plus is the Matter-capable model in this comparison. The regular Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock models use built-in WiFi and support the Schlage Home app, Alexa, and Google Home, but they are not the same Matter model.

Does the regular Schlage Encode support Matter?

The regular Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock is a WiFi smart lock with Schlage Home app control, Alexa support, and Google Home support. Those connections do not by themselves mean the lock supports Matter, so choose Encode Plus if Matter compatibility is your requirement.

Is Schlage Encode Plus a WiFi or Thread lock?

Schlage Encode Plus has built-in WiFi and Bluetooth in the product data here. Matter support is a separate smart-home standard, so don't assume that a Matter-capable lock must use Thread or that every WiFi Schlage lock supports Matter.

What should you check before buying a Schlage Matter smart lock?

Check the exact model name and model number, then confirm that the smart-home platform you use supports the lock. Schlage Encode Plus is the relevant model here, while the regular Encode models are WiFi touchscreen keypad locks without the same Matter identification.