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