Locks integration
Kwikset Halo Touch Smart LockvsSchlage Encode Plus Smart Lock
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Kwikset Halo Touch Smart Lock
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickSchlage Encode Plus Smart Lock
2/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Kwikset Halo Touch Smart Lock | Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ✓ Native support |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Kwikset Halo Touch Smart Lock supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Kwikset Halo Touch Smart Lock works natively with Google Home, where Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock requires a workaround or has no support.
Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock works natively with Apple HomeKit, where Kwikset Halo Touch Smart Lock requires a workaround or has no support.
Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock connects without a hub or bridge, while Kwikset Halo Touch Smart Lock requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
Kwikset Halo Touch Smart Lock
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