CES 2022: Schlage Introduces Encode Plus Deadbolt With Support for Apple's Home Key Feature

[macsplusmacs]

This one looks NICE!

Aqara A100 smart lock with Home Key may arrive mid 2022

Aqara, the Chinese smart home company, is apparently preparing the Aqara A100 lock for the European market that will support Apple HomeKit and Home Key.

www.homekitauthority.com

 

[koil]

This one looks NICE!

Aqara A100 smart lock with Home Key may arrive mid 2022

Aqara, the Chinese smart home company, is apparently preparing the Aqara A100 lock for the European market that will support Apple HomeKit and Home Key.

www.homekitauthority.com

I would prefer something less bulky, it certainly has a lot of features so I'll definitely get this until something more like Level or Encode Plus shows up.

 

[alexroet]

This shows a major problem in smart home technology. For every other thing I need to integrate in my smart home I need the August (actually Yale) lock. But to get home key I need this. Sure Yale will likely have one soon. But we have so many standards that t are not re standard anymore.

I have (and like) August locks. Hoping they will add Home Key too...

 

[ChromeAce]

Strictly speaking, the Sense is bluetooth to whatever you use for a HomeKit hub; in my case it's an AppleTV4K.

If you wish to be picky about wifi vs bluetooth, check out the existing Schlage Encode Smart WiFi lock. 4.7 out of 5.0 across over 11,000 reviews, 93% 4 or 5 star ratings. The announced Plus version adds Homekit support, as well as the NFC stuff, and I'd imagine would provide similar battery life to the existing model.

So while you may not see how any battery is going to keep a WiFi deadbolt running reliably, there's a lot of people who've found the reality to be different.

Oh and as for 9V batteries vs a key - I can keep a spare key hidden somewhere for years without worry of it failing.

Your key opens the door. A 9V battery still requires the passcode. Security risk. Anyone can copy a key.

 

[JohnnyRockets31]

We have been waiting for this. Love the fact that there is no need for a special hub. This device will be terrific for unlocking the door in the case of an emergency. If you need to have an ambulance come to your home or apartment and you can’t open the door, the emergency crew will break the door down to gain entry. This device is cheap compared to the cost and time of replacing an entry door.

 

[JohnnyRockets31]

This is great for apartments tho.

If you need to have an ambulance come to your home or apartment and you can’t open the door, the emergency crew will break the door down to gain entry.