SCHLAGE Sense Smart Deadbolt with Century Trim in Satin Nickel (BE479 CEN 619)

I don't get the hate that a lot of people seem to have with this lock. It works exactly as described.There are several options to using this lock:1) Manually adding codes without using the a smartphone app -- I'm not sure why anybody would pay for this lock and stick with this option, as the "smart" part of the lock will essentially be disabled, but it's nice to know it's an option.2) HomeKit using an Apple TV as a hub -- This is my setup and it works very well. This option is available for anyone who has a 3rd generation Apple TV and up (I use the 4th gen) -- if you don't know what generation you have, google search the model number on the back or underside of the device. This is probably the easiest way to set this lock up for people who use everything Apple. I have my Apple TV on one end of my 1,000 square foot condo and the lock on the other end. The lock "sees" the Apple TV just fine. There has never been a connectivity issue. Setting up required little tech know-how, as Apple has made the process very breezy. I have many options on how to use the lock: Siri, HomeKit app, Schlage Sense app, manually entering codes, etc. I usually manually enter codes to enter my place as it's the fastest route. But pulling out my phone to say, "hey Siri, unlock my front door" is pretty painless. My favorite part of using the apps to manage the lock is remote access to the lock. I can manually lock, unlock, assign codes, disable codes, all from the Schlage Sense app as long as I have an internet connection -- all of this without a subscription fee that other smart lock manufacturers charge. I love it.3) HomeKit using an iPad as a hub -- Again, mostly for Apple product users. I tried this a bit just to see how well it worked, but I switched back to the Apple TV since the Apple TV will always be home and plugged in. It works just like the Apple TV option, and set up is a breeze. It's pretty much streamlined and easy thanks to the HomeKit set up process being straightforward.4) Schlage Sense Wi-Fi Adapter option -- I have not tried this option out, so I can't vouch for how well it works. This is the only way, I've read, to enable smart compatibilities using and Android device. This is an additional purchase unfortunately, but all IoT smart "things" require hubs or adapters, so it's not a big deal.If you want to use another type of hub with the lock, currently you're out of luck. It only supports Apple TV, iPad, or the Wi-Fi adapter. The Schlage Connect lock is the lock you'll want to buy instead, if you want to use your Amazon Echo, Samsung SmartThings hub, etc.Overall Pros:* Fingerprint resistant, high quality surface covering the buttons. This is what makes this lock compared to others I've used. Some smart locks have a glossy LCD screen that you hover your hand over the panel, press a few random buttons which are prompted, then enter your code. Clunky. Not this one. You simply enter your code and it unlocks. There are no physical buttons to wear out, and since it's a matte nickel finish, you can't tell which numbers are frequently used.* Lots of connectivity options -- see above* Batteries are very easily replaceable* Battery life - I've used the lock now for about 4 months and I'm only down to 81% battery life. This is phenomenal. I'll likely only need to change the batteries once every 2 years or so. Your mileage may vary, of course, based on how often it's used and how well the cylinder is aligned.* HomeKit integration is fantasticCons:* The thing is loud -- but the noise is hardly a factor in my like of the lock* The indoor part of the lock is bulky -- this doesn't bother me though* Not compatible with non-Apple or Schlage hubs (get the Schlage Connect for that)* I had an issue where all the doors in my condo used unusually long cylinders to have the handles and locks further away from the door frame. I ran into serious issues with getting this installed, since this lock was incompatible with my old cylinder. I had to drill a new hole for the lock and fill/patch the old hole in the door. But this is hardly Schlage's fault.If you want a smart lock and own mostly Apple products, get this lock. You won't regret it.

The lock is very well designed. There are a lot of very nice touches, both for the lock operation and the installation procedure.Installing it took me about 5-10 minutes, and was very simple. I followed the video that comes on the iPhone app -- it was very helpful. The most important thing is NOT to try to move the lock until the lock has set itself up at the end of the installation. It doesn't turn easily until it's set up, and you shouldn't turn it at all.The pairing process with the iPhone app is seamless and fast, and after that the app can control pretty much anything you want the lock to do.Here's some really things about the lock (all of which are set in the iPhone app):• It can sound an alarm if someone is trying to kick the down down (you need to turn on this feature, however). Normal bumping (even hard) against the door doesn't do anything in my experience. It takes a lot of force to make it alarm.• You can set the lock to automatically lock after a time period of your choosing. That means that the door just always will stay locked (you need to close the door, of course).• You can set the code length you want. If 4 digits isn't secure, you can choose any length of code you want -- from four to eight digits (eight digits is 100 million combinations). I love this feature because it makes the lock very secure. All codes need to be the same length.• You can turn on or off a quick lock feature that allows you to just press the Schlage logo on the outside to lock the door without entering a code. Unlocking always requires a code, of course.• You can view a log of every lock action so you can see when the lock was opened and closed (and by who if they used a code).• You can add or delete codes for anyone you want quickly and easily, and those codes can be set for specific days and times. For example, if someone comes to walk your dog between 12 and 3 on weekdays, you can set the code to work only to work during the time they will walk the dog. That way they don't have access at night, for example.The primary downside of this device is that it requires Apple devices to work well. That means that Android users aren't going to get anywhere near the features as iOS users. And it requires a recent AppleTV to work remotely, and as of now, Apple's implementation is flaky for remote operation. The nice thing is that you should be able to unlock your door just by asking Siri, but in my experience, that's flaky, too. It worked for a while, then stopped. Luckily, the app works really well when you're close to the locks (within about 20-30 feet).Another issue is that if you want to invite other users to use the iOS app, they need to have an iCloud account enabled on their iPhone with the correct settings for passwords enabled. This is a little finicky if you don't know the procedure. I'm a technical person, and it only took about 5 minutes to figure it out.In short, this is an amazing lock with a great iOS app. However, if you want to unlock the door remotely, you rely on Apple and the AppleTV, which are both flaky. This could change in the future, but right now don't plan on a good remote experience.

O produto vem bem embalado, a instalação foi mais fácil do que eu esperava. Minha única dificuldade foi em preparar a porta já que não tinha ferramentas adequadas.A configuração foi bem tranquila e o funcionamento tanto com senha como via HomeKit está perfeito até o momento.

Liked this so much I bought two! Awesome product. Connected to Apple TV and I can lock or unlock my doors from anywhere in the world. Can also create codes for different people. Easy to install.

Took quite a bit of extra work installing in an aluminum frame and glass door. Needed many extra tools to cut the metal. Schlage offered nothing on working with metal doors. But once installed it works really well and looks very smart.Downside. Amazon Australia website advertised a separate plug in unit for a big extra price but said it was needed to get full wi fi phone control of the lock. I paid the extra as a separate order. Very high delivery cost because as it turns out it had to come from the USA. Thu unit when it arrived is no use. USA plugs and rated to only 110 volts. seems it is not available in a 240 volt version. So no wi-fi which was advertised as a feature by Amazon Australia and why i chose this lock over others.

Happy with this lock. Easy to use and realisability

Excelente, aunque me tardé algunas horas en instalar debido a que mi puerta tenía un tipo de instalación diferente, es una maravilla. Sí lo combinas con Homekit de Apple es grandioso. Puedes automatizar el abrir y cerrar, elegir contraseñas distintas para personas distintas, así como personalizar horarios y días para sus llaves.