Schlage FE789WB CAM 716 Acc Encode WiFi Accent Lever Smart Lock, Keyless Entry Touchscreen Door Lock with Camelot Trim, Aged Bronze

If you bore easily and don't like details, skip this review - there are plenty of useless one and two 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 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 our 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. 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. 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 already sent to the lock. If WiFi is down, you cannot remotely change codes, view events or alter settings - but the lock will still work.(3) The fit & finish is fine. If anyone states there's is jiggly - they installed it wrong, period.(4) The lock does not need to be "woken up". You can walk right up to it after hours of inactivity and simply enter your code, press unlock and it works.(5) When installing it, you do not need to have someone hold it from the outside while you're working on the inside. They have a clip that holds the outside handle in-place as you're installing the inside handle (maybe it's a new feature?). 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 keys are not a pressure membrane that you may be familiar with - they are touch-sense. You do not "press" the keys - you just 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 that you can review. 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. 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, inexperience or lack of skill. Writing useful reviews helps pay it forward.

This is my second Schlage smart lock and, having had many smart locks over the years and written reviews of many on Amazon, I come back to my conclusion with the first smart lock I ever purchased (a Schlage), that Schlage makes great smart locks. In fact, with the years of experience I now have, I am tempted to say that no one does smart locks better than Schlage. There are many good locks out there, and there are many that do a few things better than Schlage, but no smart lock manufacturer is just all-round better.This handle/lever lock is perfect for an interior lock or for an exterior lock where a smart deadbolt won't work. I have a front door at an Airbnb we own which you have to pull against its jamb for the deadbolt to lock correctly. Renters can't be expected to know or deal with this. Thus, I got this lock which doesn't have the alignment issue that the deadbolt lock has. This solves my problem.Schlage's app and remote control abilities are second to none as well. We've had one on our main rental Airbnb for seven years now without a hiccup. We program it remotely, make sure to change batteries once a year, and it just works.

Love this lock. Have been looking for a wifi enabled lock that could stay unlocked. Previously used another lock product but this was easy to install and works great. Highly recommend.

The installation was fairly easy. The lock worked fine for about a week, then the handle became wobbly, and the keypad stopped working entirely with an in-app message saying "internal malfunction". I can only use the key to come in.Customer service from Schlage (allegion) has been totally irresponsive over the past 12 days: they don't answer the phone, and don't respond to email despite multiple attempts.Due to this delay, it is now past 30 days so I can't even return it... I strongly recommend NOT buying this lock (despite it being a top recommended on NYT wirecutter, where I will also add this comment).

This is my second lock and I love. I’ve had the first one for one year with no issues at all. Love the convenience of remote locking/un-locking as well as temp users. Best product

Got tired of reaching into my pocket to pull out a key and unlock the garage door. Having a keypad alone makes this completely worth it.Super easy to install, program with the app, and control wirelessly.Didn’t have a deadbolt for this particular location, so this is the next best thing.

Facile d'installation, fonctionne très bien, c'est super qu'on puisse décider de verrouiller ou non la porte en plein jour et la barré manuellement. Très simple de programmation égallement.

S'installe à la place d'un poignée ordinaire en 5 minutes et avec une couverture wi-fi adéquate j'ai installé l'application et et synchroniser le tout en quelques minutes et vraiment facile à utiliser ajouter ou remplacer les codes pour entrer vraiment complèt la plus complète que j'ai jamais eu et j'en ai eu plusieurs

Works perfect and was easy to install. Great for airbnb home.

Produit extrêmement propre et sans aucune rayure sur la face ou le dos de l’appareil! Batterie à 93% de vie!

This lock is not cheap but it performs the way it should. I love that it is connected to my phone so I know who is coming into my house as they all have their own codes. Very happy with my purchase, I may need another one for the side door.