{"id":271,"date":"2026-09-18T19:54:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T19:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bighomeimprovements.com\/products\/schlage-encode-smart-wifi-lock-review\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T06:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:25:55","slug":"schlage-encode-smart-wifi-lock-review","status":"publish","type":"products","link":"https:\/\/bighomeimprovements.com\/products\/schlage-encode-smart-wifi-lock-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lock Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What This Review Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Buying in door levers is easier when numbers stay honest. Here we review the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lock using hub facts for SCHLAGE, with emphasis on measurements and constraints you can verify.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Summary<\/h2>\n<p>The Schlage Encode FE789WBCEN622LAT is for front doors where you want a Wi-Fi smart lever lock with a touchscreen keypad.<\/p>\n<p>The listing says the lock connects to your home Wi-Fi and to the Schlage Home app, so you can control and monitor it from anywhere. It has an encrypted connection, a built-in alarm for door movement and forced entry attempts, a fingerprint-resistant touchscreen, auto-lock with time delays and interior control buttons. The seller says it has the highest residential rating from BHMA for security, durability and finish. It is finished in matte black in a Century style. The warranty is a limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty. The weight is about 4.25 pounds. The model is FE789WBCEN622LAT.<\/p>\n<p>A lever with a latch is not a deadbolt, so check whether your door needs a separate deadbolt. The listing does not say what batteries it takes or how long they last. A lock that relies on Wi-Fi and an app needs a strong password, and it may not work if the network is down, so check that there is a way in without it. Measure the door prep before you order. The listing says the lock is BHMA rated but does not give the grade. The mechanical warranty does not cover the electronics.<\/p>\n<h2>When This Makes Sense<\/h2>\n<p>This style of smart home &amp; security suits shoppers who already know they need door levers coverage and want a SCHLAGE option with transparent listing details.<\/p>\n<p>It is a weaker match if you need a fully custom install, a different capacity class, or a feature the hub row simply does not list.<\/p>\n<h2>Practical Caveats<\/h2>\n<p>Trade-offs are normal in door levers. A design that wins on portability may give up enclosed storage; a long wireless claim may assume open line-of-sight; a high load rating usually assumes even distribution.<\/p>\n<p>Our Hardware Pick badge is editorial shorthand for \u201cworth considering in this category,\u201d not a guarantee for every floor plan, campsite, or property layout.<\/p>\n<h2>Where It Sits in the Category<\/h2>\n<p>Against generic no-name alternatives, SCHLAGE listings often win on clearer packaging and easier returns through Amazon \u2014 still read the live seller and fulfillment line.<\/p>\n<p>Against premium ecosystems, this unit may look simpler. That can be a feature if you want fewer apps and more straightforward hardware.<\/p>\n<h2>Recommendation Frame<\/h2>\n<p>Buy the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lock if the hub numbers and feature set line up with your door levers job. Skip it if you need a capability the listing does not document.<\/p>\n<p>Use the Amazon button on this page to check the current price, stock and seller details before you buy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Considering the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lock? Our review covers specs, real trade-offs, and who it fits \u2014 with live hub numbers. Compare before you buy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"bhi_asin":"B0BW4VYHLH","bhi_brand":"SCHLAGE","bhi_rating":"","bhi_reviews":"","bhi_badge":"Hardware Pick","bhi_tagline":"A Schlage Encode FE789WBCEN622LAT matte black Wi-Fi smart lever lock with a touchscreen keypad and built-in alarm.","bhi_bullets":"Wi-Fi smart lever lock, matte black\nTouchscreen keypad and built-in alarm\nAuto-lock with time delays\nLimited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty","bhi_gallery":"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31ORIQjXXGL._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41q0unk-kvL._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41dgf2kpPXL._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41AouHvLcRL._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41l1-FI3e3L._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41UuD51tNVL._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41rmVybg6vL._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Cl-CtuY2L._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41pxIkbi7WL._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31GCxmvYO3L._SL500_.jpg\nhttps:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/318sUVjqqUL._SL500_.jpg","bhi_pros":"Alarm for forced entry\nAuto-lock\nWi-Fi without a hub","bhi_cons":"Battery details not listed\nElectronics warranty not stated\nEditorial review uses listing specs \u2014 not an independent lab stress test","bhi_specs":"Brand | SCHLAGE\nModel | FE789WBCEN622LAT\nPart # | FE789WB CEN 622 LAT\nColor | Matte Black\nSize | Century\nDimensions | 3 x 3 x 5.88 inches\nWeight | 4.25 pounds\nWarranty | Backed by a limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty, and a limited three-year electronics warranty. See Schlage warranty for full details. Warranty valid only on \"Ships from and sold by Amazon or Buildcom\" purchases.\nIn the box | 1","bhi_verdict":"A Wi-Fi smart lever with an alarm and a lifetime mechanical warranty.","bhi_faq":"Where can I check the current price? | Use the Amazon button on this page. Prices and stock change often, so we do not list them here.\nWho is this door levers product for? | Buyers who want a SCHLAGE option in door levers and prefer documented specs over vague marketing claims.","footnotes":""},"product_cat":[134],"class_list":["post-271","products","type-products","status-publish","hentry","product_cat-door-levers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bighomeimprovements.com\/?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/products\/271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bighomeimprovements.com\/?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/products"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bighomeimprovements.com\/?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/products"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bighomeimprovements.com\/?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/products\/271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1926,"href":"https:\/\/bighomeimprovements.com\/?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/products\/271\/revisions\/1926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bighomeimprovements.com\/?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bighomeimprovements.com\/?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}