Schlage Connect Review - Lock Your Door with Alexa

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In this Schlage Connect review, we go over the features and our experience using the lock. The lock comes packed with features such as a built in alarm, beeping if the door is opened, Alexa integration, notification and controlling remotely.
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[@joeborowy5794]

This is the second home in which kzbin.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU we've replaced our "regular" doorbell with a Ring video doorbell and we really enjoy it. It is very easy to install and it works very well, with a clear picture through the app and good in-home use (we added the chime, which is also easy to install and doesn't require another thought to use).

[@ONI1013.]

I have the two Schlage Connect locks for two different doors and they work great. I have them set up to unlock upon arrival with presence sensor (our cell phones), as well as auto-lock after 15 minutes if door is closed using Auto-Lock Smart App via SmartThings or SmartThings Routine. As well as have it all lock at bedtime using a Google or Alexa command and virtual switches to trigger lock. Works really great, and best thing is you can not only use as Smart lock, but can also use as “Dumb” lock with physical keys (although I haven’t used my house keys in 8 years since I got these locks). One note: the ZWave pairing can be slightly finicky at first. Make sure your hub is close to the locks, or least get some ZWave repeaters installed nearby.

[@shaggyfilms]

Your videos have come a long way! haha

[@blancopicasso4160]

Great review bro, I'm going to get one. Thanks !

[@loreall.2461]

Love your review. I have two of these on different homes. On my permanent residence, as a single woman residing alone, I love love the automatic locking feature. When I have unknown visitors over, I can be assured no one is going to follow me into the house or step inside when I look away. The door locks behind me and it just may save my life. Women think differently than men - it’s not an inconvenience at all.

[@sahilmanwani5640]

What option do i have to choose in the smart things app and when I try it it doesn't work. Why?

[@wagnerj01]

Thanks for the review.

[@MotoErgoSum]

Can I clear all codes so there are absolutely no codes to enter? I want to only use the app or a physical key to enter the home. How does the lock detect picking and bumping attempts? If that actually works it's well worth the cost of the lock, especially after upgrading the pins to a mixed set of spools, serrated, and security.

[@aoneillrf]

Have you heard of any way to control the Schlage Connect with Homekit? I've got it working with Alexa(of course), but would like to be able to control it with Homekit also. I don't want to replace 3 locksets, just to enable Homekit.

[@manuelsolano2955]

Which one do your prefer the schalge encode or nest x Yale ?

[@dylanbovair3504]

I have the Schlage connect and a echo do I also need a hub? I thought the echo was a hub?

[@Cnarvs]

Great review. Hoping you could answer my questions: do I need the SmartThings hub? I read that it can connect with the Phillips Hue but I only have the bridge. Do I need the hub for the Schlage Connect to be discoverable?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks. You will need a hub that uses Z-Wave to control it with your phone. So SmartThings is a great option for a hub that connects to Z-Wave devices. If you got SmartThings then it would also work with Phillips Hue. But Phillips Hue does need a bridge to work which will usually come in the Hue starter kits. Hopefully that makes sense. I know it can be confusing with all the hubs and bridges required for these smart devices to work.

[@alecruzcruz9047]

It works just fine. I like it.

[@evilboy7548]

If I use a Habitat Elevation hub will I be able to add it to HomeKit?

[@icemanfred]

are you able to use a proximity sensor to unlock the door as you approach it?

[@AFLolowang]

Zombie Outbreak Control Center You can through IFTTT. Link your Schlage lock with IFTTT and on IFTTT, it’ll give the radius (distance between you and the door) on where you want it opened which can be customized to your liking.

[@johncooper]

I've bought the connect, returned it to Amazon after 3 days. the Z-wave did not work for mine.

[@mladentasev8164]

do you have any settings to switch the dead bolt from left to right hand door

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I didn't see any setting that changed it. I'm pretty sure it just senses it on its own during the setup. I know it works both ways though because I have installed it on left and right hinge doors.

[@ankeethreddy2629]

Please help me I am tryng this for a week How to connect smartthings to your z wave. Like where do you find the Qr code or when you try to connect it says remove the battery cover and press and reales the button but I don't find any button please help me

[@TouchToneDSG]

Great video it was very helpful

[@SmartHomeSolver]

+TouchTone Beats thanks!

[@meseretbekele86]

👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@lesleopold9893]

Can a hubitat be used for the intermediary?

[@Chewy-humanity24]

Can you go in-depth on how to set up smartthings?

[@deathsagaXX]

Nobody has this, that's all I need to know!!

[@edfl4913]

My SmartThings zinger hub is no longer working. How do I connect directly to Amazon Alexa Hub?

[@Vgp-rp4iu]

I was able to have Alexa unlock my Kwikset lock by using my 4 Digit voice password for Alexa. Is not being able to unlock it with voice a schlage thing? That would be the only deal breaker for me. I need to be able to unlock with voice.

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

You ever try that with laryngitis or just a sore throat and mucus? Won't work.... food for thought, it has trouble recognizing your voice. But yes, voice control with this

[@jessesq2502]

Can I pair and control Schlage Connect to Google Assistant/Lenovo?

[@Soonerblake007]

No, you need a Z-Wave hub, like an Echo Plus or Samsung SmartThings or Wink hub.

[@KGTv123]

What do you about the handle lock? Not lock it?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Exactly, we don't lock the handle lock. Or you can always switch out the handle for a fancier one that doesn't lock.

[@Travisrogers87]

I see an "unlock when i arrive" smartapp in your list of apps but i'm not able to find this in smartthings. Any pointers?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Hi Travis R you can find custom smart apps that the community has built but an easier way to get this working is by creating a Routine in SmartThings and one of the options is to Unlock Door. Choose that and at the bottom, there is "Additional Settings" and click on Automatically perform "Unlock Door" and choose the device that arrives home. Hope that helps.

[@jstmo95]

I have two of these locks and wasn't aware you could use Alexa to lock them. Do you know if you can use Google Home to do this?

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

Yes you can

[@TheCodesterr]

Are you still using this, or is there a better one?

[@P_double_H]

Google Home support???

[@lesleopold9893]

Can you use hubitat?

[@MrXjumpman]

I used to can control the lock with smart things 2 and lock manager app. Now, it's not working. Which app and which gen of smart things you are using now?

[@korichensun-lee8133]

I use the new smartthings app in Apple store which has five circles in the icon instead of the old “classic” app which had one circle. Then once in the app then you go find another smart app called “Smart Lock Guest Access”

[@MrXjumpman]

@@korichensun-lee8133 where to find the "smart lock guest access" app? from smart things?

[@korichensun-lee8133]

HENG XU correct. Look in smart things for that app.

[@lindseywalters2527]

Ok, I don't anything. What is Z-wave? And is smart things and wink an app? Do they cost money?

[@xorbitman]

Works find until the temperature outside dips well below zero. The batteries get cold and the lock starts acting wonky.

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

It's a good thing they included a key huh? Always got a backup. Living in MI we never had issue with cold killing anything, batteries are inside your house.

[@lupe6379]

Is it normal to be loud? When you lock and unlock door it’s loud.

[@shayf8369]

If I have echo show gen 2 with built in hub can I use that or have to buy one of these other 2 you mention?

[@jabbajawz]

If you get the zigbee version, then it will work. Echo plus doesn't support zwave.

[@vfxhouse6499]

@@jabbajawz will echo plus let you monitor to see what user codes were used or do you need a wink or smartthing hub?

[@jabbajawz]

@@vfxhouse6499 I don't know because I don't have an echo plus. I have smartthings and regular echo and the z wave version of this Lock. Smartthings keeps a history of events for each device. In the events history for this Lock, it shows who unlocks it or if it was locked or unlocked manually. Alexa doesn't keep a history for any connected device so I would think not, unless the echo plus is different than the other versions and does keep a history.

[@davemitzman5406]

How loud is the lock when engaging/disengaging? We tried a Kwikset and it was obnoxiously loud. We also tried an August but their z-wave integration is hot garbage so we returned it.

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

No one is gonna put a DB on this thing man, If your hearing that much noise, it's safe to say, it wasn't installed correctly. There should not be that much noise to a locking mechanism, or motor, something was laboring to much and likely misaligned, even by just a lil bit will do that.

[@davemitzman5406]

@@boostedbadboyzx12r31 I'm not expecting a DB reading but more of a "this is really loud" or "It's reasonable for a motor engaging a deadbolt". The Kwikset was extremely loud and it was installed and lined-up correctly. No resistance when engaging or disengaging. I spoke with Kwikset support and they told me flat out that the noise level is expected with that lock. I picked up a Yale Assure last week and the thing is way more quiet.

[@willbarnett7515]

my husband fond your amazingly carizmatic review insane

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Im still confused... how do i connect mine to Amazon Alexa?

[@Soonerblake007]

You need an Echo Plus, which has a Z-Wave controller in it. Without that, you need some kind of Z-Wave hub.

[@CristinaPetersonIV]

@@Soonerblake007 And if I have an Echo Plus, how do I get it to connect?

[@TheHardRunner]

I know this is over two years old, but a little editing would make this an even better video. My echo keeps trying to lock the doors or something every time you say Alexa. Simply muting that part would make it so much better.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Sorry about that. I mute the word Alexa now on all videos. So you shouldn't hear that word in any video in the last year.

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

Or change the name on your device since it's a very well known common issue with it.

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

@@SmartHomeSolver dude just use the words,people need to know which system your talking about. And clearly they are very well aware of the issue with their systems. I changed my systems names takes 2 seconds and never have that problem again.

[@ozetabosio]

Thanks for the video. Is it too difficult to manage codes using smart things? Which do you recommend? Thanks!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

It's not difficult to manage codes using SmartThings. You just click on the Smart App and add, update, or delete codes. I change a code with SmartThings about once a week and it's really quick and easy. It's a bit more simple with Wink with the native code management integration but I prefer SmartThings over Wink in general. Here is a link to get codes setup using SmartThings smarthomesolver.com/reviews/schlage-connect-review/#Lock_Codes_with_SmartThings

[@ozetabosio]

Smart Home Solver thanks!

[@JimiMerc]

@@SmartHomeSolver This information is out dated and is not applicable. The above link, like many of your videos has info that does not match current software or settings, especially with Smartthings. I've watched several of your videos and nothing operates as your describe.

[@rpols22]

Wow, the sound of the motor controlling the deadbolt sounds dreadful. I'm not a mechanical engineer but I know enough about mechanics/electronics to know that motor wont last very long. Think I'll look into the commercial grade stuff.

[@tommytran7775]

can someone from outside command Alexa to open the door ? that's kind of scary...

[@JeffOgard]

Tommy Tran he said in the video....

[@emmarose4615]

No Alexa now has you make a unique code when you unlock the door through Alexa you are asked for the code it's pretty safe

[@emb1st]

You didn’t supply the info needed. Locking and unlocking by Alexis was what was needed. .

[@DavidNBerg]

Hi, I am looking for the same thing using the Schlage WiFi Sense using the proximity of the phone to unlock the door. I heard that they do not allow Alexa to unlock the door because of situations where someone just stands outside the door and yells, "Alexa, unlock the door," and thieves can get in. However, for your GPS on your phone to do it would be wonderful. I heard that automate app or IFTTT app would do it, but you have to have SmartThings to do that apparently.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

+David Berg yes you need SmartThings to automatically unlock your Schlage Connect lock. There is a smart app called Unlock It When I Arrive. You can use IFTTT to unlock your door with Alexa but I wouldn't recommend it for the example you said of someone unlocking the door from outside. Also note that Schlage Connect is Z-Wave compatible (so it works with SmartThings) and Schlage Sense is HomeKit so it works with Apple products.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

+edd bays are you using SmartThings, Wink or another hub to connect to your Schlage Connect? Once you have the lock connected to a hub just go to the Alexa app and click on the Smart Home from the slide-out menu. Then click on Add Device which will scan for devices on your network and add the lock. If it's the first device you are connecting to Alexa from SmartThings, or another hub, make sure you add the Skill in Alexa first before adding the device. Click on Skills from the slide-out menu and search for the skill. Then add the device and you are good to go.

[@DavidNBerg]

Thank you for the information.Maybe one day Schlege will update their firmware so I can do this.

[@rahmmenon224]

lovemypuppy76 where can I find more info on this update? Please help

[@munassartv8354]

Can unlock the door with Alexa

[@hichamchraibi6046]

Roku was a tv up or down

[@priceandpride]

damn that motor is so loud.

[@ismaelmadrigal]

Damn that shit is loud

[@alanmgould3952]

Crazy how this guy sounds and looks like nick swardson lol.

[@bluecaker]

all this time i said it wrong....lol

[@ryanjarrett3871]

Do you have any kids are you married ?

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

The battery die all the time and it disconnects all the time too

[@FunkeeMawnkee]

what happens if you have the window open and some creep yells: "Alexa! Open the front door!"

[@tygerpaws3132]

FunkeeMawnkee Well, when that happens, you just need to watch the entire review. Lol Specifically at the 4:45 time mark. Hope this helps. 😉

[@FunkeeMawnkee]

@@tygerpaws3132 Oh I watched the whole thing, there is no definitive answer given to my statement.

[@Soonerblake007]

@@FunkeeMawnkee he was about as definitive as you can be. He clearly said that you can use Alexa to LOCK it but not to UNLOCK it. How is that not definitive for you?

[@emmarose4615]

You can now unlock too but you set up a unique code with Alexa that Alexa will ask for when unlocking

[@VicInCommentSection]

My right ear rang when the siren in your video went off at 1:12. When incorporating such loud noises into your videos, please lower the volume.

[@lmswps2002]

It's actually pronounced schlaga not sclheg. It's German.

[@SgtZima]

According to videos on their official youtube channel, it's pronounced ShLAYg

[@sawyerramos3113]

This is a piece of shit lock. I am on my third and it doesnt work.

[@aldisilvia]

why alexa??? there is google home

[@legendfpv]

lol

[@jeppyfrost]

Maybe he only has a Amazon Echo and not a Google Home device.

[@CrimtideStreams]

Google Home first launched at the end of 2016 and barely anyone had those devices for about a year since Amazon controlled that market, Google also hasn't had any real compatibility or apps until only recently.. the video is from over a year ago. As of about 6 months ago, Google Home couldn't come close to doing everything Alexa could do. Google is finally getting around to becoming a strong competitor.. it only took them 2 years to do it.

[@jabbajawz]

I have this Lock and a Google home. It doesn't work with Google home. Works with Alexa through. Did some research and you have to buy some WiFi module to get it to connect to Google. Dumbest thing ever, when it just works with Alexa. Literally every other device that I connected to smartthings is compatible to both Google and Alexa, but not this Lock.

[@safetyhomeloans950]

are you able to use a proximity sensor to unlock the door as you approach it?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

You can get a SmartThings smart app called "Unlock it when I arrive"