Schlage FE789WBCEN622LAT Encode Century WiFi Latitude Lever Smart Keyless Entry Touchscreen Door Lock, Matte Black

If you bore easily and don't like details, skip this review - there are plenty of useless one sentence reviews you can read. I read reviews prior to purchasing...and I HATE when people provide inaccurate information. If you aren't sure of something, I don't know why you'd review it. Please take the items I state seriously - I am mechanical and technically oriented and I couldn't stand to read another inaccurate review. I chose this particular Schlage pin-pad lock for a few reasons. The first is it replaced an earlier stand-alone Schlage pin-pad lock that lasted for 10 years. It was still functioning, but the numbers became less responsive and mushy. I could've simply changed the codes, but it was time for a technology upgrade. I like this model because of the non-mechanical touch-sense buttons that this unit offered - no buttons to wear-out. The keypad consists of symbols that electrically sense when they're touched - much more durable since there's nothing mechanical to wear out. Installation was very easy as long as you have a small degree of mechanical aptitude. Knowing how to change out a lock set to me is homeowner 101. It blows my mind that anyone can own a home and not be able to do this, but if you really lack such basic mechanical skills, go ahead and pay a handyman $100 to install it. The physical installation should not take you more than 20 minutes, including removing the old one. But before installing it I suggest unpacking the unit, putting the included Duracell batteries in it, then temporarily connecting the indoor and outdoor assemblies with the wire harness. Next, download the Schlage Home App, register your account and follow the prompts to gain connectivity to the unit. It walks you through step by step. I would then configure your door settings based on preference (name the door, auto lock time, keypad beeps, notifications, etc.). Lastly, enter your codes and save them to the lock. At this point, you can begin physically installing the lock set. No sense in doing so until you know you have connectivity. Note...You do not NEED to administer this via the App and Wi-Fi, but it makes it so much easier. Now to clarify what was conflicting among various reviews: (1) The backup key will absolutely unlock and re-lock the door if the batteries were to completely die. IGNORE reviews that state otherwise. The key does not actually operate the latch bolt...it simply turns the mechanism that controls whether the outside lever retracts the latch bolt or not. I tested the above with the batteries removed and was able to unlock the door and then put it back into locked position using only the key. I think some people are confused because turning the key doesn't retract the latch - it just allows the lever to retract the latch. You can most definitely lock and unlock the door with the key if the unit is completely dead. (2) If WiFi drops, the lock will still operate (assuming it was previously configured). WiFi provides connectivity for remote access, administering codes & notifications. If WiFi drops, the lock will still operate using codes that were previously sent to the lock. If WiFi is down, you cannot remotely change codes, view events or alter settings - but the lock will still work with the codes you previously saved to it. REPEAT...If WiFi is down the lock will still work! (3) The fit & finish is fine. For the review that stated there's is "jiggly", they installed it wrong - period (this goes back to me not understanding how someone doesn't even have the most basic skills). (4) The lock does not need to be "woken up". You can walk right up to it after hours of inactivity, enter your code and it unlocks. (5) When installing it, you do not need to have someone hold it from the outside while you're working on the inside. It comes with a clip that holds the outside handle in-place as you're installing the inside handle. This literally took me minutes to install by myself. Even if it didn't hold itself in-place, I'd never need a second person - but we all have different abilities I suppose. (6) The keypad is not a pressure membrane that you may be familiar with - they are touch-sense. You do not "press" the keys - you simply touch them. A nice feature is the unit will send you low battery messages when the batteries are low. The App also displays the current battery percentage. Because this unit is Wi-Fi connected, the estimated battery life is 6 months...but having the status displayed and being warned of a low battery helps assure when they actually need to be changed. My batteries get to 20% at around 6 months of at least 6 time per day use, weekends more. The App also allows you to customize codes and receive notifications for when the code is used. This is helpful for knowing when kids come home. You can set notifications based on user, so I don't get notified when I or my wife uses it, assuming everyone has their own code. Codes can be from 4 to 8 digits in length. The App keeps an event history even if you choose not to be notified at the time a code is used. I am very happy with the build quality and functionality of the unit. Schlage is known to produce very good quality residential door locks and components. This was a great improvement over the previous model. NOTE: I purchased this item on Amazon for full price and have no affiliation to the seller. I try to write helpful, unbiased and insightful reviews because I also read reviews prior to making my own buying decisions. I notice many reviews lack helpful information, are not well written or give poor reviews based on not following directions, failing to read the product details prior to purchasing or lack of skill. Writing useful reviews helps pay it forward.

Easy to install lock and connect to my phones and alexa app.

Great lock, tried others did not work well. This lock does what is should with no problems.

I bought this for my Airbnb cabin. It interfaces with Airbnb automatically to send incoming guests their door code. It automatically erases that code upon their departure. It makes it so easy for me!

I tried other locks and they require extra hardware (a hub) to allow them to work remotely, this does not and for me that is very important. I can unlock or lock from inside as well as use the keypad, a key or the app. I also can use my apple watch with this so I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.