rabbit.reviews86Consensus score
How strongly 0 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- ANSI Grade 1 deadbolt, highest residential security certification
- Built-in Wi-Fi means no hub required
- Supports Apple Home Key for tap-to-unlock
Skip it if
- Bulkier exterior design compared to minimalist competitors
- Apple Home Key is the primary ecosystem; Android experience is less polished
- Higher price than budget options
What owners love
- ANSI Grade 1 deadbolt, highest residential security certification
- Built-in Wi-Fi means no hub required
- Supports Apple Home Key for tap-to-unlock
- Can be used as a regular lock even without smart features enabled
The recurring gripe
- Bulkier exterior design compared to minimalist competitors
- Apple Home Key is the primary ecosystem; Android experience is less polished
- Higher price than budget options
The bottom line
When the r/Locksmith community recommends something, you listen. Schlage's hardware quality is in a different class from most smart lock brands, and the Encode Plus delivers that with modern smart features.