Security is a core component of any modern smart home, and ultimately smart home security boils down to access control. There are a number of ways to control ingress and egress through doors and windows, but the most popular consumer approach is to use “smart door locks”. Schlage is arguably the most reputable brand, with the most reliable products for SmartThings (Z-Wave and Zigbee), when it comes to smart locks.
What is a smart door lock?
These connected devices communicate with your smart home’s hub (like Samsung SmartThings), enabling the ability to lock and unlock a door via your smartphone, iPad, or other services like Google Voice.
When it comes to SmartThings, the best approach is Z-Wave door hardware that natively connects to Samsung’s smart-home hub. After testing five different brands, ranging from $150-$350, I settled on Schlage for my smart door hardware.
Schlage is owned by Allegion Pioneer Safety, a publicly-traded security products company with 31 brands in their portfolio – with Schlage being the consumer-focused, design-conscious product line.
It’s important to note that Schlage has three core product types that define the specific features of the door hardware:
Schlage Touch
Schlage Connect (SmartThings compatible)
Schlage Sense
The only product-line natively compatible with SmartThings is Schlage Connect.
“Century“- modern design with rounded square corners and edges
Schlage locks are typically available in 2 or 3 of the following colors:
Matte Black (my personal favorite)
Aged Bronze
Bright Chrome
Nickel
Satin Chrome
Satin Nickel
The top 3 most popular Schlage door hardware colors are:
The door handles, keypads, and dead bolts below are what I currently use to protect my home and family. They’re reliable, high-quality, and durable. Smart locks, in general, have price points that are higher than other smart-home connected devices, but you get what you pay for – and we’re talking about your safety! Don’t skimp on lame deadbolts or poorly-constructed handles. Schlage is a reputable brand that I’ve grown to love.
The Schlage Camelot Z-Wave door lock (model BE469-CAM605) is a modern deadbolt with backlit keypad and native SmartThings compatibility. Installation takes less than 15 minutes, and this lock can replace most standard American deadbolts. The Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt is available on Amazon, starting around $170.
Schlage Z-Wave Home Keypad Lever
The Schlage Z-Wave Home Keypad Lever (model FE599NX-CAM619-ACC619) is a alternate solution when no existing deadbolt is available. This Z-Wave door handle has a backlit keypad and native SmartThings compatibility. Installation is super easy and takes about 15 minutes. This lever can replace any standard American door handle. The Schlage Z-Wave Home Keypad Lever is available on Amazon, starting in the range of $200.
Finally someone with good recommendations. Thank you! And they all work flawlessly with SmartThings.