- Does it need a hub?
- No. The Encode Plus connects directly over Wi-Fi and works with Apple Home, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa without a bridge.
- Which phones can use Apple Home Key?
- An iPhone or Apple Watch with a Wallet app and the Home app can store the key and unlock with a tap.
- How long do the batteries last?
- Schlage rates it around six months, but heavy Wi-Fi use and frequent remote access shorten that.
- Will it fit my door?
- It replaces a standard deadbolt on a wooden door and uses the existing holes. It is not made for metal or glass doors.
- What is in the box?
- The lock, Camelot trim, keys, mounting hardware and instructions. You need a Philips screwdriver and four AA batteries.
- When is the price lowest?
- It has sold near $200 at eBay as of November 8, 2026. Holiday sales and bundle deals tend to bring the lowest prices.
- Where is the Schlage BE499WB CAM 619 Encode Plus WiFi Deadbolt Smart Lock with Apple Home Key, Keyless Entry Door Lock with Camelot Trim, Satin Nickel cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $284.97, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Schlage BE499WB CAM 619 Encode Plus WiFi Deadbolt Smart Lock with Apple Home Key, Keyless Entry Door Lock with Camelot Trim, Satin Nickel?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Amazon, ZenSupply.com, eBay.