The HYPE is REAL - Schlage Encode Plus with Apple Home Key

The Schlage Encode Plus is a HomeKit compatible smart lock that supports Apple’s Home Key feature via NFC. In this video, I’ll show you what this lock can and cannot do in HomeKit, how the new Home Key feature works, some weird issues I’ve experienced during day to day use, and if it’s worth the hype. [ ⬇️ WATCH NEXT ⬇️ ] 📺 5 MUST HAVE Apple TV 4K Accessories! -    • 5 MUST HAVE Apple TV 4K Accessories! (2022)   ⚪️ 5 MUST HAVE HomePod mini Accessories! -    • 5 MUST HAVE HomePod mini Accessories!   [ 🛍 VIDEO LINKS 🛍 ] (Affiliate link. Helps support the channel at no extra cost to you!) Schlage Encode Plus Aged Bronze (I got this in 4 weeks): https://geni.us/agedbronze Schlage Encode Plus Satin Nickel: https://geni.us/satinnickel Level Lock+: https://geni.us/levellock Home Key info: https://geni.us/HomeKey Schlage website: https://geni.us/schlagewebsite [ 📺 PLAYLISTS 📺 ] ⚡️ Siri Shortcuts: https://geni.us/SiriShortcuts 🪄 Automation Ideas: https://geni.us/AutomationIdeas 🔊 HomePod mini videos: https://geni.us/Z6O35 📺 Apple TV videos: https://geni.us/m2Zk3X [ 💬 CONNECT WITH ME 💬 ] 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/adamstechinstagram 🐦 Twitter: https://bit.ly/adamstechtwitter [ ⏰ CHAPTERS ⏰ ] 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Unboxing 1:01 - Installation 1:19 - Setup 2:03 - Schlage App Features (Not Available in HomeKit) 3:15 - Thread Support 4:09 - HomeKit Features 6:01 - Home Key (Incredible!) 9:13 - Issues With Access Codes + HomeKit Bugs 11:17 - Battery Life 12:07 - Schlage Encode Plus vs Level Lock+ (Brief Comparison) 12:52 - Final Thoughts Note: Guests in the Apple home app won’t have access to Home Key. Only “residents” have access to Home Key #HomeKit #SmartHome #HomeKey