92%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Schlage is one of America’s best-known lock brands, founded in 1920 and now owned by Allegion. Its smart locks range from Wi-Fi models to Z-Wave and Matter locks, and all of them still take a physical key.
CompanyAllegion, a large, publicly traded security company
Started1920, in San Francisco
Matter supportYes, on the Sense Pro (2026), which uses Matter over Thread
Needs the cloud?Depends on the model. Z-Wave and Matter locks work locally. Wi-Fi Encode locks use the Schlage Home app for remote control
Subscription for basics?No
How long devices get supportLong. The discontinued Schlage Sense still works and moved to the Schlage Home app. Every lock keeps working with its keypad and key, whatever happens to the app.
Why 92%
- Starting point90%A large, established company.
- Track record0No Schlage smart lock has been switched off.
- Works without the cloud+2Keypad and key always work, and Z-Wave and Matter models work locally.
- Our estimate92%
The good news: Schlage has made locks for over a century, and its owner Allegion is a large, profitable company. Even its older smart locks are still supported, and the keypad and key work no matter what happens to the app. The new Sense Pro adds Matter over Thread, so it works with Apple Home, Google Home and other Matter systems without Schlage’s cloud.
The bad news: Its most popular Wi-Fi locks, the Encode line, rely on the Schlage Home app and cloud for remote control and do not support Matter.
If you own Schlage
- If you want local control, pick a Z-Wave model or the Matter-ready Sense Pro.
- Keep the backup key somewhere you can reach it, in case the batteries die.