Smart Locks · owner-verdict comparison
Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt vs Yale Assure Lock 2: what real owners say
Real owners lean toward the Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt: 75% of 130 owners recommend it, vs 62% of 136 for the Yale Assure Lock 2.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
75%of 130 owners recommend
75% recommend · 7% neutral · 18% don't
Owners praise
- Rock-solid and reliable, it just works
- Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock with iPhone or Apple Watch
- Long battery life, often many months between changes
Owners complain about
- Goes offline or shows no response, can't control it remotely
- Works best only with a strong Thread network or Apple hub nearby
- Drops sometimes need a router restart, factory reset, or re-pairing
62%of 136 owners recommend
62% recommend · 6% neutral · 32% don't
Owners praise
- Rock solid and reliable, especially on Z-Wave
- Wide smart-home integration (HomeKit, HomeKey, Home Assistant)
- Long battery life on Z-Wave or Bluetooth
Owners complain about
- WiFi module drains batteries fast
- Connectivity drops and goes offline
- Fiddly, complicated setup
What Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt owners say
“I have the Schlage Encode Plus HomeKey lock. HomeKey fucking rocks. I love having my house key in wallet. It is so unbelievably slick.”
“Replaced our August Smart Lock Pro with a Schlage Encode Plus. It’s been rock solid for about 6 months now. Works quickly. Supports Homekey.”
“This is crap you all need to record the WiFi setup”
What Yale Assure Lock 2 owners say
“Few days in and I have zero complaints.”
“Personally I use the Yale Assure Lock 2 with the WiFi Module for the door lock and have it connected to Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings.”— willdeliver4money on
Reddit
“I bought this lock and had nothing but problems. I tried for TWO full days to get Home Key to work with no success.”— @JustinWinchester on
YouTube