SCHLAGE BE499WB CEN 622 Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt Lock, Matte Black

Good smart look
Work perfectly. The only thing can’t be linked to Airbnb as Uk is not on their list.

[> TLDR Section <][> PROS <]Tapered Wedge Shaped Bolt DesignTimeout to re-lock (15s, 30s and 1 to 5 Minutes)iPhone as E-Key (Via Apple Wallet)Some iPhones can still be used as an E-Key even if off (Dead Battery)Voice Control via Siri/Alexa (Google untested)Siri access can be locked behind Face IDExcellent integration with Apple HomeKit"Anywhere" control and status through the app and Siri (Did not test with G-Home or A-Alexa)Integrates with more than one service at a time; i.e.: HomeKit & Alexa togetherMakes use of Apple HomeKit Automation RoutinesCan create Guest accounts with limited days/hours of authorized accessCan have multiple Residents under HomeKit to grant PIN and E-Key accessShows lock status on HomeKit Home View (Locked, Unlocked, Jammed, etc.)Can get lock's status from Siri/Alexa (Locked, Unlocked, Jammed, etc.)Attempted Forced Entry detection (adjustable sensitivity) with audible alarm and app notification.Default codes stop working once the lock is assigned to HomeKit Home (Alexa/Google Not tested)[> CONS <]Price $$$$Auto-Relock timeout time cannot be arbitrarily set, 5 minutes is the maximum timeoutOnly ONE physical key includedAlexa skill REQUIRES verbal PIN codeDefault and programming codes are easily accessible under the battery coverNo obvious way to provide dedicated power to the lock and use batteries as a backup[> POTENTIAL CONS <]Requires use of Schlage app which talks to a central app services serverIf centralized server is shut down then the lock will very likely cease operationNo obvious way to make use of the lock without proprietary softwareRequires Schlage's app account to use the lock electronically.---[> REVIEW NOTE <] I do not have access to an iPad, so no tests were performed with one. All tests were done with an iPhone 15 Pro Max, an iPhone 11, an Apple TV 4K and an Amazon FireTV Cube.[> FULL REVIEW <]This lock integrates very nicely with Apple's HomeKit perfectly. While it does integrate with Amazon's Alexa, the Alexa skill requires you to verbally supply a passcode in addition to the command. Apple's HomeKit does not have this requirement via iPhone. I did NOT test the lock with Google Home, so I can't give feedback on that. I specifically avoid Google anything these days for many reasons, most of all, the utter lack of respect for the privacy of their customers, much like Microsoft or the US Government.Being able to use my iPhone as an E-Key is VERY handy. That key shows up under Apple Wallet. Being able to use a voice command to Siri or Alexa is quite nice. The timed re-locking feature was also very important to me. I am my mother's full-time caretaker and she often forgets to re-lock the door, resulting in certain unwanted individuals to just enter the house without invitation. This lock solves that lapse in judgement and the resulting problem.The deciding factor on this particular lock over others with the same or similar functionality was the bolt's shape. It has a wedge shape to it that flares out into a fully round bolt instead of a full-shaft round bolt like pretty much every other deadbolt out there, smart or dumb. Our door has weather stripping that causes the door to not fully close if it isn't slammed or pushed against HARD to fully engage the standard door catch mechanism. Every other deadbolt I've tried on this door that is the typical cylindrical bolt (ROUND from head to tail) fails to engage properly if the door isn't FULLY closed (which is difficult for my mother to do due to her disabilities), thus not providing secure bolt engagement. Other deadbolts often fail to fully latch even if the door is fully closed because they have to overcome the reistance provided due to the weather stripping around the frame of the door. It was incredibly irritating until I found this lock and its tapered bolt design.The shape of this lock's bolt in combination with the motor and gear mechanism used inside the main body are good enough to overcome the problems with our particular door and allows the bolt to FULLY engage, even if the door is not fully closed properly. This provides us with peace of mind. And if the door isn't closed enough for the bolt to engage, the lock makes audible tones and shows on the app and Apple's HomeKit as "Jammed".I only really have two complaints. For the price of this lock, there really should be TWO physical keys included. Unfortunately, there's only ONE in the box. My second complaint is that the default access codes along with the programming code are easily accessed by just removing the battery cover. While convenient, it is a physical security risk if anyone you don't fully trust has access to the battery cover on the interior body of the lock. That sticker really should have been placed in such a way that a screwdriver would be required to get to it. Because I don't fully trust certain people who occasionally have access to the house while we're home, I was forced to remove that sticker and store it safely elsewhere. It is identical to the one provided on the ENGLISH manual. Unfortunately, once you peel the sticker off, the glue affixing it in place can't be "re-stuck" to something else.The ONLY other complaint I would have is that the lock can't be used without the Schlage app. It would have been far better had Schlage made use of Matter for integration instead of a proprietary app that relies on a centralized services server network. My only fear is that WHEN they decide to shut down those servers, the lock's functionality will cease to exist, at which point I'll have to hack it to make use of a Raspberry Pi Pico to make it work again! Hopefully they'll just keep the servers up, unlike some other manufacturers that just don't care. Only time will tell on this one, I'm afraid.

Me encanta esta cerradura. Es muy confiable. Asegurate de que se conecte a thread si la vas a usar con un hub de Apple. Para ello has el setup sin usar la app de Schlage, algo que pocos mencionan es que debes de reiniciar tu celular al finalizar el setup para que la cerradura se conecte por thread. Para validar que si este conectada por Matter hay varias apps como Eve Matter. Usando thread dura mucho la bateria y la reaccion es instantánea usando home key.

I installed these myself onto the front and back doors. Easy enough instructions but took a while to install only because the current holes in my doors needed to be sanded larger to accommodate the new lock. Didn’t need any special tools other than sandpaper, allen key (to remove the old lock) and a phillips.It’s easy to set up and compatible with home key (like tapping an apple pay credit card from your phone/watch which unlocks the door). Also have made multiple different code combinations for different people to enter the house. Back door is the most frequently used – at least 4-10 times a day and is still on 93% after 2 months.Overall, very happy with my purchase. It is pricey but I no longer have to carry a key around with me.Arrived swiftly from the USA to Australia and well packaged.