Which is better for a front door with an existing handle?

The BE499WB. It is a deadbolt only, so it drops into the existing deadbolt hole and leaves your handle alone. The Camelot handleset replaces the whole grip set.

Is the handleset worth $179 more?

Only if you need the matched grip handle. The smart features — Wi-Fi, app control, Apple Home Key — are on the cheaper BE499WB, which is $200 at eBay as of November 8 versus $379 at The Home Depot as of November 8.

Which works with Apple Home Key?

The BE499WB is listed with Apple Home Key and Google Assistant. The handleset listing only states Wi-Fi and app control.

The BE499WB carries the highest BHMA certification, Grade A, and a zinc body. The handleset listing gives no durability rating.

How hard is installation?

The BE499WB takes about 10 to 15 minutes with a Philips screwdriver. The handleset is a full grip-set swap and takes longer.

Do both come in satin nickel?

Yes. The BE499WB also comes in aged bronze and matte black; the handleset is listed in satin nickel only.

Schlage Camelot Encode Plus Smart Deadbolt vs Schlage Encode Plus Camelot Deadbolt

Buy the BE499WB if you want a smart deadbolt on a standard door. It does the same core job — Wi-Fi, app control, Apple Home Key — for $200 at eBay as of November 8, versus $379 at The Home Depot for the Camelot handleset as of November 8. Buy the Camelot handleset only if you need the grip handle and deadbolt as one matched exterior set and are willing to pay roughly $179 more.

Today the Schlage Encode Plus Camelot Deadbolt costs $179.00 less at its best price.

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