

The Encode Plus is coming in the spring and costs $299, which is $50 more than the regular Encode. Using it to actually activate controls without needing to press a button sounds like a natural next-step and one I might even take by replacing my current Schlage Encode. I regularly use my Apple Watch 7 to tinker with the best HomeKit devices in my apartment. I called the redesigned HomeKit app the most underrated new Apple Watch feature in watchOS 8. I, a dedicated Alexa user, have started using HomeKit more. The Encode Plus is by no means the first HomeKit-compatible smart lock, but the integrated controls in the HomeKit app and support for digital keys embraces Apple’s smart home platform in a manner I think more brands and users will soon. Leaning into HomeKit is a game-changer, though. The Encode Plus is also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for multi-device smart home routines or voice controls.
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We have been testing the 3rd generation of the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect Wi-Fi Bridge over the past few months, and in this review we will cover the ins and outs of these locks and how they work with the August app, Apple Watch, and Apple HomeKit. So I’m not surprised to learn that the Encode Plus will also let me assign dozens of access codes in the app, and let me keep track of when those codes are used. August Home, as a pioneer in the smart door lock genre, continues to add versatility and diversity to their connected home platform. I know a lot about the Schlage Encode because, well, I have one. Biometric, Deadbolt, Wi-Fi, Smart Lock : Item Dimensions LxWxH 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.
