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Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt vs Yale Assure Lock 2: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt: 81% of 232 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

Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt

81%of 232 owners recommend
81% recommend · 3% neutral · 16% don't
Owners praise
  • Rock-solid, reliable operation
  • Remote code control and notifications
  • Built-in WiFi, no hub needed
Owners complain about
  • Battery drains fast on WiFi
  • Connectivity drops, occasional dead units
  • Expensive for a deadbolt
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Yale Assure Lock 2

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
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What Schlage Encode 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.”
— seaessbee on Reddit
“Smart door lock (Schlage Encode) for my mom's place. It sends notifications for each user's access codes when the door is locked or unlocked.”
— LionSuneater on Reddit
“The Schlage encode is actually not designed to stand up to that level of humidity. I learned this after going through their customer support for each lock that stopped working.”
— Captain_hindsight126 on Reddit

What Yale Assure Lock 2 owners say

“Few days in and I have zero complaints.”
— The_Reject_ on Reddit
“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