Locks integration
Kwikset Halo Smart LockvsSchlage Encode Plus Smart Lock
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Kwikset Halo Smart Lock
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickSchlage Encode Plus Smart Lock
2/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Kwikset Halo 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 Smart Lock supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Kwikset Halo 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 Smart Lock requires a workaround or has no support.
Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock connects without a hub or bridge, while Kwikset Halo Smart Lock requires additional hardware for full compatibility.
Kwikset Halo Smart Lock
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported