Schlage Encode (US) vs SwitchBot Lock Pro (US)
Smart locks · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant.
- Only the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works with Apple Home; the Schlage Encode (US) doesn't.
- The SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works with SmartThings; for the Schlage Encode (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: radio, hub required, fit, keypad and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Schlage Encode (US) | SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | No[4] | Via SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1] |
| Google Home | Yes[2] | Via SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[7] | Via SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Via SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1] |
| Home Assistant | Yes[8] | Via SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[3] | Bluetooth[2],[3] |
| Hub required | No[1],[2] | Unconfirmed[1],[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Replaces deadbolt[1],[2] | Retrofit (keeps keys)[1],[3],[4] |
| Keypad | Yes[5] | No[1] |
| Power | Unconfirmed[6] | 4 × AA[1],[3] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Schlage Encode (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Only the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US). The Schlage Encode (US) doesn't work with Apple Home; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for Apple Home
- Schlage Encode (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Schlage Encode (US) works directly; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for Google Home
- Schlage Encode (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Schlage Encode (US) works directly; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub 2 / Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Schlage Encode (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US). The Schlage Encode (US) isn't confirmed either way; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for SmartThings
- Schlage Encode (US) or SwitchBot Lock Pro (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Schlage Encode (US) works directly; the SwitchBot Lock Pro (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart locks for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Schlage Encode (US) · SwitchBot Lock Pro (US)