Schlage Encode Review

As promised when I installed the new door last autumn, I'm moving ahead with a review of our smart deadbolt: Schlage Encode.  This product was not sponsored in anyway, and all experiences are fully my own.  

So far, it's been a great addition to our front entry.  For the first time since moving in, we actually have a deadbolt that works!  And with our precocious three-year-olds... this one is definitely keeping them in while giving the big kids a little more flexibility as they get older.  We mostly use the basic function with a programmable code to get into the house, and a simple tap on the lock button to secure the door when we leave.  With the antique doorknob and some aggressive winter winds, we also relied on the deadbolt to keep the door tightly closed this winter.

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