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Schlage Encode Plus (BE499)

A Wi-Fi deadbolt with Apple Wallet tapping and app access for iPhone and Android.

Listed in United States, Canada
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Schlage Encode Plus BE499 with Century trim in matte black.

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Model and local version

US Schlage Encode Plus BE499 model researched.

Connections: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC

What it can do

Shared setup

  • Use the phone app.For Schlage Home local app operation; Schlage Home remote operation.
  • US model.For Schlage Home local app operation; Schlage Home remote operation; Apple Wallet NFC tap; Apple home-key family sharing; Apple Home remote control and automations; Guest access codes; Scheduled guest codes.
  • iPhone or Android phone.For Schlage Home local app operation; Schlage Home remote operation.
  • Compatible iPhone or Apple Watch.For Apple Wallet NFC tap; Apple home-key family sharing.
  • iOS 15 or later.For Apple Wallet NFC tap; Apple home-key family sharing.
  • watchOS 8 or later.For Apple Wallet NFC tap; Apple home-key family sharing.
  • A compatible Apple Home hub is required.For Apple home-key family sharing; Apple Home remote control and automations.

Features and the setup they need.

Features, setup and recorded confirmation
Feature & setupConfirmation & sources

Schlage Home local app operation

Device feature

Lock and unlock nearby using Schlage Home on iPhone or Android over Bluetooth.

How to use it

  • Pair in Schlage Home within Bluetooth range.
✓ Confirmed

Schlage · 2026-10-25

Schlage Home remote operation

Device feature

Lock, unlock and manage access remotely through the lock's Wi-Fi connection.

What you’ll need

  • A compatible 2.4 GHz home Wi-Fi connection and internet access are required.

How to use it

  • Connect the lock to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi in Schlage Home.
✓ Confirmed

Schlage · 2026-10-25

Apple Wallet NFC tap

Apple Home

Tap an eligible iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock. One person's home key works without an Apple Home hub.

How to use it

  • Add the lock to Apple Home and enrol home keys.
✓ Confirmed

Schlage · 2026-10-25

Apple home-key family sharing

Apple Home

Share Apple home keys with household members using an Apple Home hub.

How to use it

  • Invite Apple household members through Apple Home.
✓ Confirmed

Schlage · 2026-10-25

Apple Home remote control and automations

Apple Home

Control the lock remotely and run Apple Home automations with an Apple Home hub.

What you’ll need

  • Use Apple Home.
✓ Confirmed

Schlage · 2026-10-25

Guest access codes

Device feature

Create and delete guest keypad codes in Schlage Home.

How to use it

  • Manage guest codes nearby in Schlage Home; remote changes use the lock's Wi-Fi connection.
✓ Confirmed

Schlage · 2026-10-25

Scheduled guest codes

Device feature

Schedule codes for recurring visits or a fixed date range in Schlage Home.

What you’ll need

  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for code schedules.

How to use it

  • Create recurring or temporary schedules in Schlage Home.
✓ Confirmed

Schlage · 2026-10-25

Other integrations and limits (2)
Features, setup and recorded confirmation
Feature & setupConfirmation & sources

Samsung Wallet NFC tap

SmartThings

Samsung Wallet home-key support is not established for BE499 by this research. Schlage brand participation in Aliro is insufficient evidence.

? Not confirmed

No separate source is recorded for this feature.

UWB hands-free

Apple Home

Apple NFC support does not establish hands-free UWB support on Encode Plus. The comparison page covers multiple Schlage models.

? Not confirmed

No separate source is recorded for this feature.

Where we checked

Features are based on the linked manufacturer documentation. Household results also check the equipment and software you select. How we check.