Like the Yale lock, the programming is all done from the front keypad. The Schlage comes with a randomly generated programming code, which can be changed once the lock is set up.

A smart lock lets you go key-free and know whenever someone comes and goes. Our pick, the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt, is sturdy, simple, and reliable.

While many smart locks frequently jam or choke at the tiniest hiccup, the Schlage Sense worked impeccably in my testing, never once failing to open or close on command.

The new Schlage smart lock works with Apple’s HomeKit, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google Home smart home platforms. It launches in spring 2022 and costs $300.