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Schlage Encode Plus
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SCHLAGESchlage Encode PlusSourced product information
The model at a glance.
- Source market
- US
- Last verified
- 2026-10-05
- Evidence
- Manufacturer specifications · research analysis
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- Key specifications and technology
MANUFACTURER CLAIMS / NOT INDEPENDENT TEST RESULTS
Published specifications.
- Lock type
- Deadbolt
- Door compatibility
- 35–45 mm thickness; 60/70 mm backset
- Installation
- Full replacement; screwdriver installation
- PIN
- Yes; up to 100 access codes
- NFC
- Yes; Apple home key tap-to-unlock
- Physical key
- Yes; one backup key
- Thread
- Yes; Encode Plus BE499WB explicitly identified by Allegion
- Apple Home
- Yes; HomeKit and home key
- Google Home
- Yes; Google Assistant via Schlage Home app
- Alexa
- Yes; via Schlage Home app
- Battery
- 4 AA alkaline; up to 6 months typical use
- Auto-lock
- Yes; configurable delay
- Weather/IP rating
- Exterior operating temperature −35 to 66 °C; IP rating unknown
Documentation notes
- Matter remains Unknown: generic cross-product feature-comparison text not accepted. Thread explicitly verified by Allegion knowledge base.
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Verified 2026-10-05 · Source market: US. Product features, bundles, availability and prices can change. Reference prices are dated manufacturer listings, not live offers or inferred MSRP.
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- Official supporting specifications/support
- Manufacturer knowledge base: Thread
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