Schlage Encode
Score: 85/100
Ultraloq Latch 5
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lever is a premium smart lock with built-in WiFi and BHMA AAA security certification, ideal for secondary doors or guest suites. It offers robust app control and voice assistant integration but lacks a low battery warning. It is best suited for users who prioritize certified security and seamless smart home integration over deadbolt-only aesthetics.
The ULTRALOQ Latch 5 is a high-security smart lever lock with ANSI Grade 1 durability and hub-free WiFi 6 connectivity. Its main trade-off is the unspecified battery life and potential fingerprint sensitivity to environmental factors. It is best suited for renters and landlords seeking robust remote access and smart home integration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 monthsbest | — | |
1.75 inchesbest | — | |
2.375 inchesbest | — | |
100 codesbest | — | |
0 fingerprintsbest | — | |
3 yearsbest | 1.5 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security & Compliance(1) | ||
ANSI Security Grade | AAA | Grade 1 |
Power & Battery(3) | ||
Battery Life (months) | 12 months | months |
Battery Type | AA | Rechargeable |
Low Battery Alert | false | |
Access & Security(2) | ||
User Code Capacity (codes) | 100 codes | codes |
Fingerprint Capacity (fingerprints) | 0 fingerprints | fingerprints |
Compatibility(3) | ||
Max Door Thickness (inches) | 1.75 inches | inches |
Backset (inches) | 2.375 inches | inches |
Door Handing | Adjustable | |
Durability(1) | ||
IP Weather Rating | Not Specified | IP65 |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | Not Specified | 4.0 |
Voice Assistant Support | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 1.5 years |
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TechRadar identifies the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lever as a recommended choice for users needing multiple access options. Professional reviewers praise its rock-solid build quality, straightforward setup, and solid app performance.
Everyday users consistently praise the reliability of the mechanical key backup and the simplicity of the Schlage Home app. Voice control integration with Alexa is frequently cited as seamless, and the flexibility of temporary access codes is highly valued for guest management.
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the ULTRALOQ Latch 5 as a next-generation lever lock that transforms security through its hub-free WiFi 6 connectivity and advanced Edge AI fingerprint technology. They praise its ANSI Grade 1 durability.
Everyday users generally praise the quick fingerprint recognition after the initial learning phase, the intuitive app for managing guest codes, and the ease of installation. However, recurring complaints involve fingerprint retries caused by dirt, moisture, or poor placement.
