Schlage review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Schlage suits homeowners who want a solid keypad smart lock and a free app, not a monitored service. Locks cost $199 with no monthly fee attached, and support runs on email, phone and help centre. It fits a single front door, in the US, on battery.

Key facts

Best for
A self-installed battery smart lock for US front doors with no monthly monitoring bill.
Price
$199 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Smart-lock (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Professional monitoring
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Money-back period
90 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Free features
Remote lock and unlock, access codes and alerts via free app (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Installation required
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Schlage Lock Company LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1920 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pricing model
Diy
Power source
Battery
Ecosystems
Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, Smartthings
Official website
schlage.com

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Remote locking, access codes and alerts come with the free app, so no subscription sits on top of the hardware
  • Works with alexa, google and homekit, so the locks fit an existing voice and hub setup
  • Professional monitoring is not offered, so the free app is the whole service and the cost stops at purchase
  • Installation is not required, so a competent homeowner can fit a lock without a fitter
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre for setup and troubleshooting

Cons

  • The price of $199 is well above the site entry median of €127.49, so it is a premium purchase
  • Professional monitoring is not available, which rules it out for anyone wanting a call-out service
  • Cameras and sensors are not among its product types (smart lock), so they need another brand
  • The company is based in the US, so buying outside the US market means checking fit and shipping

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Who it suits

  • Homeowners replacing a deadbolt who want keypad codes and app access without a monthly fee
  • Renters and owners in the US where the locks and support are set up for that market
  • Households already running one of the platforms in alexa, google and homekit

Who should look elsewhere

  • Buyers wanting a monitored alarm service, since professional monitoring is not offered
  • Shoppers on a tight budget who will compare against entry prices such as $13.95
  • People wanting cameras or sensors in the same range, as the product types cover smart locks only

Core features

The range covers smart locks, and that is the limit of it. There is no camera or sensor line in the same family, so a buyer who wants indoor coverage has to look at a different brand. Professional monitoring is not offered, which keeps the cost at the point of purchase rather than on a monthly plan. Installation is not required, so a lock can be fitted by the buyer. The app is free, and it carries remote lock and unlock, access codes and alerts. The locks run on battery, which suits doors without nearby wiring. They work with alexa, google and homekit, so existing smart home setups can pick them up.

The company behind it

Schlage is a lock maker rather than a monitoring provider. The legal entity is Schlage Lock Company LLC, based in the US, and the company was founded in 1920. That history sits behind a hardware business, not a subscription service, which lines up with the free app and the absence of professional monitoring. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so help is available by email, by phone and through a help centre. Buyers outside the US should check fit and shipping before ordering.

How Schlage compares

Where Schlage is available

Available
United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Schlage smart lock cost?+

A Schlage smart lock is priced at $199. That is a hardware purchase, not a subscription, and no monthly fee is attached to it in the range details. Buyers comparing budgets should weigh that figure against cheaper entry products. The money-back period on purchases is 90 days, which gives room if the fit is wrong.

Is there a monthly subscription for Schlage smart locks?+

No monthly subscription is listed for the range. The free app covers remote lock and unlock, access codes and alerts, so day to day use costs nothing after purchase. Professional monitoring is not offered, so there is also no paid monitoring tier to add. Total ownership cost stays at $199 for the lock itself.

Do I need professional monitoring with a Schlage lock?+

Professional monitoring is not offered for this range, so nobody will call out on an alarm for you. The lock itself does the securing, with keypad codes and app alerts. Buyers who want a monitored response need a different kind of provider. Installation is not required, which keeps the setup inside the buyer's own hands.

Which smart home platforms work with Schlage locks?+

Schlage locks work with alexa, google and homekit. That covers the common voice assistants plus Matter and SmartThings, so most existing setups can take them. A hub is not listed as a requirement, and the locks run on battery. Buyers on a platform outside that list should check compatibility first. The app itself is free.

Do I need to install a Schlage lock myself?+

Installation is not required, so the locks are sold for a competent homeowner to fit. No professional fitter is part of the stated setup. The product type is listed as a self-install model, and power comes from a battery, so no wiring is involved. Buyers who want a fitter handled can look at a brand that offers installation.

Where is Schlage based and how do I get help?+

The company is based in the US, and the legal entity behind the range is Schlage Lock Company LLC. It has been trading since 1920. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, covering email, phone and a help centre. Buyers outside the US should confirm shipping and door fit before ordering.

What kinds of products does Schlage sell in this range?+

The range covers smart locks as its only product type. There are no cameras or sensors listed alongside, so the family is focused on access control. Locks run on battery and connect to alexa, google and homekit. Buyers wanting video coverage would need another brand. Prices for such alternatives start lower, for example $23.99.

Is a Schlage smart lock good value against cheaper locks?+

Value depends on what else you are buying. A Schlage lock costs $199, well above the site entry median of €127.49, and it comes with a free app that handles codes and alerts without a subscription. Cheaper entry products cost less but may not carry the same app features. The money-back period of 90 days softens the risk.

Sources

Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Schlage

A self-installed battery smart lock for US front doors with no monthly monitoring bill.

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