- When does Schlage run sales?
- Schlage discounts cluster around Black Friday, Prime Day and spring home-improvement promotions, and Encode Plus models often drop $30 to $60 then. Outside those windows, list prices hold fairly steady at big-box and lock retailers.
- Where is Schlage cheapest?
- Price varies by trim and finish, so compare the exact model number (for example BE499WBV CEN 622) across retailers rather than the product name. The matte black Century trim and the Camelot trim are separate SKUs and are not always priced alike.
- What is the difference between the Encode Plus, Encode and Arrive?
- The Encode Plus adds Apple HomeKit with home-key support in the Wallet app and Thread alongside Wi-Fi, which the standard Encode lacks. The Arrive is a Wi-Fi deadbolt without the Apple home-key feature. All three offer keypad entry, app control and auto-lock.
- Does the Encode Plus work without a hub?
- Yes over Wi-Fi for app control and voice assistants. Apple home keys and Thread need a HomePod or Apple TV as a home hub, and remote access through HomeKit requires that hub too.
- What is Schlage's return policy?
- Returns follow the policy of the store you bought from, not Schlage. Schlage's own warranty covers mechanical and finish defects, with a limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty on many residential deadbolts and a shorter electronics warranty.