Schlage Encode Plus vs Yale Assure Lock 2

Schlage Encode Plus wins — Schlage Encode Plus wins on security grade and is the correct choice for Apple HomeKit households who want the highest r…

Scores: Schlage Encode Plus 9/10 · Yale Assure Lock 2 8/10

Schlage Encode Plus wins on security grade and is the correct choice for Apple HomeKit households who want the highest residential deadbolt certification. Yale Assure Lock 2 wins on code capacity, fingerprint option, and price. For most homeowners upgrading to a smart lock, Schlage's Grade 1 security standard is worth the $80 premium.

Schlage Encode Plus lists at $299 while Yale Assure Lock 2 lists at $219 — Yale Assure Lock 2 undercuts Schlage Encode Plus by $80 (37%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Schlage Encode Plus	Yale Assure Lock 2
grade	ANSI Grade 1 (highest residential security rating)	ANSI Grade 2
connectivity	Wi-Fi + Bluetooth, no hub required	Bluetooth + Wi-Fi module (optional $50 add-on for Wi-Fi)
home_key	Apple Home Key — tap iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock instantly	Apple Home Key — tap iPhone or Apple Watch
codes	100 access codes, fingerprint optional	250 access codes
battery	4x AA, ~6 months	—
finish_options	4 finishes — satin nickel, matte black, bronze, bright chrome	5 finishes including oil-rubbed bronze

Schlage Encode Plus

What works

ANSI Grade 1 security rating is the highest achievable for residential deadbolts — locks to a standard that Grade 2 competitors don't reach
Apple Home Key support means your iPhone or Apple Watch unlocks the door with a tap before you even reach for the handle
Built-in Wi-Fi requires no hub — install and connect directly to your router without a separate Z-Wave bridge

What doesn't

$299 is premium — Yale Assure Lock 2 starts at $219 with broadly comparable smart features
No fingerprint biometric option on the base model
Android users miss the Home Key feature — Wi-Fi remote access works but no NFC tap-to-unlock equivalent

Yale Assure Lock 2

What works

250 access codes vs Schlage's 100 — better for Airbnb hosts or households with frequent guests
Fingerprint reader is an available add-on — biometric entry without fumbling for a phone
$80 cheaper than Schlage Encode Plus for comparable Home Key and smart features

What doesn't

ANSI Grade 2 vs Schlage's Grade 1 — lower certified security rating under forced entry
Wi-Fi module is an additional $50 add-on — base price is Bluetooth only, which requires proximity to control

Bottom line

Our pick: Schlage Encode Plus.

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