Schlage Matter locks: which models work, Thread and setup
The direct answer to “schlage matter lock”: only the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt BE889WB is Matter-certified. Schlage’s Encode Plus, Encode, Encode Lever, Arrive, and Connect are not on the CSA certification ledger under Allegion vendor 4662. The Sense Pro BE889WB is a Matter-over-Thread lock, certified 2026-05-11 with software 01.06.347712 and certificate CSA262CBMAT52443-24.
BE889WB is the only Schlage Matter deadbolt on the CSA ledger
Allegion's vendor 4662 page on the CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger lists two products: the Schlage Sense Pro, part number BE889WB, and the Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock. No Encode Plus, Encode, Encode Lever, Arrive, or Connect appears under vendor 4662. The Sense Pro BE889WB's most recent Matter compliance record shows certificate CSA262CBMAT52443-24, certified software 01.06.347712, a 2026-05-11 certification date, and transport listed as Thread and Bluetooth.
Schlage’s Sense Pro product page matches the ledger: it calls the Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt Matter-certified and shows “Matter Certified Works with Thread” in the product comparison. Schlage’s Encode Plus product page also displays the site-wide “Matter Certified Works with Thread” row, but the Encode Plus does not appear on the CSA vendor 4662 ledger.
Sense Pro BE889WB: Matter over Thread transport, certified software and the Allegion vendor record
The CSA ledger's most recent compliance record for the Sense Pro BE889WB is CSA262CBMAT52443-24, certified 2026-05-11, with software version 01.06.347712, Matter specification 1.4.2, and transports Thread and Bluetooth. Earlier records show a progression: CSA2604AMAT49562-24 dated 2026-01-16 with software 01.02.208107, CSA257FAMAT46924-24 dated 2025-09-17 with software 01.00.150050, CSA25599MAT46315-24 dated 2025-08-05 with software 00.31.019533, and CSA25124MAT45174-24 dated 2025-03-06 with software 00.26.969033. The older records list Thread transport only; the 2026 records add Bluetooth for Matter commissioning.
Schlage’s 16 June 2026 launch announcement says the Sense Pro is the brand's first smart lock to support Matter over Thread, with built-in Wi-Fi for remote management through the Schlage Home app.
Schlage Encode Plus: Thread for Apple home key, but no Matter certificate
The Encode Plus is not a Matter lock. Schlage's Encode Plus product page describes Apple Home Key, built-in Wi-Fi, voice control through Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, and includes a site-wide comparison table row that says “Matter Certified Works with Thread.” That table is not specific to the Encode Plus; the CSA ledger under vendor 4662 does not include the Encode Plus. Schlage's Works With page says Apple home key on the Encode Plus requires a Thread-enabled home hub such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini, or a compatible third-party Thread border router. That Thread use is for Apple home key, not Matter.
For “does Schlage Encode Plus work with Matter,” the CSA vendor 4662 ledger answer is no: the Encode Plus has no record under Allegion vendor 4662. Schlage’s Works With page lists Encode Plus for Apple home key over Thread and for Schlage Home app management over built-in Wi-Fi. Schlage’s Encode Plus product page has the site-wide “Matter Certified Works with Thread” comparison row, but that row is not a CSA certificate, and the CSA ledger under vendor 4662 does not include Encode Plus, Encode, Encode Lever, Arrive, or Connect as of 28 October 2026.
Sense Pro BE889WB hub and Thread border router requirements: Apple TV 4K, HomePod, and Schlage's list
Schlage's June 2026 launch announcement states that control of the Sense Pro requires a Thread-enabled home hub: Apple TV 4K (2nd generation), Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Ethernet, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini, or a compatible third-party Thread border router running the latest software. The Sense Pro also has built-in Wi-Fi, which Schlage says lets the lock be managed remotely through the Schlage Home app; the Thread part is the Matter transport.
Apple's Matter accessories page says Thread accessories need a Thread-enabled home hub such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini, or a compatible third-party Thread border router. With iOS 18 or later an iPhone can add and control Matter accessories without a home hub, but Apple still recommends a home hub for the best experience. See MatterCheck's hub and Thread border router guide for which devices act as border routers.
Pairing a Sense Pro BE889WB to Apple Home: Matter QR code, blue button, and Apple hub rule
Schlage's Apple Home pairing article says an Apple Home Hub is required to pair directly with Apple Home, and the hub must support Matter over Thread. To pair: launch the Apple Home app, tap “+”, select “Add accessory,” scan the Matter QR code, then press and release the blue button on the lock to initiate pairing. The full pairing instructions add that the QR code is on the right of the interior label or the quick start guide, and the blue LED blinks when the lock is in pairing mode. Apple's Matter page says the Home app supports locks as a Matter accessory type.
For general pairing steps and failure fixes, see how to add a Matter device and what to do when a Matter device won't pair.
Adding the Sense Pro BE889WB to more than one Matter app: Schlage Home and Apple Home multi-pair
Schlage's pairing instructions describe pairing the Sense Pro BE889WB with both the Schlage Home app and Apple Home. If you start in Schlage Home, open the app, tap “+” > “Add Lock,” name the lock, scan the QR code on the interior label or quick start guide, press the blue button, then connect to Wi-Fi. After that, in the Schlage Home app bottom-right “Menu,” select “Works With,” then “Apple Home,” and follow the prompts to add the same lock to Apple Home. If you start in Apple Home, later open the Schlage Home app, go to “Menu” > “Works With” > “Pair with Schlage Home app.” This is the Sense Pro BE889WB's multi-fabric behavior, not a Matter feature that automatically replicates the lock across all controllers without setup.
Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant: how the Sense Pro BE889WB appears in each
- Google Home supports Matter door locks as a device type, but control is partial: remote unlock without a PIN and voice unlock are disabled. You need a Matter-enabled hub, and for Thread devices a hub that also works as a Thread border router, such as Nest Hub (2nd gen), Nest Hub Max, Nest Wifi Pro, or Google TV Streamer. Google's Matter page.
- Alexa adds a Matter lock by scanning the QR code in the Alexa app under Devices > + > Add Device > Matter; Thread devices need a Thread-enabled Alexa hub. MatterCheck's door lock data for Alexa shows pairing and control supported, but unlock actions are restricted by default. Amazon's setup page.
- SmartThings supports Matter door locks; Thread devices need a Matter controller that includes a Thread border router. SmartThings' Matter page.
- Home Assistant's Matter integration commissions devices from the Companion app over Bluetooth; Thread devices need a Thread border router such as a Nest Hub, HomePod Mini, or Home Assistant with the OpenThread Border Router app. Home Assistant's Matter docs.
Aliro and Wallet keys on the Sense Pro BE889WB: Samsung Wallet, Google Wallet, and UWB hands-free
Schlage's launch announcement says the Sense Pro is Aliro compatible and, once certified, is expected to support Aliro digital keys in Samsung Wallet and Google Wallet later this year. Those keys would enable hands-free unlock on Samsung or Google devices with Ultra Wideband and tap-to-unlock on NFC devices. The announcement text, fetched 28 October 2026, does not include a shipping date for those wallet keys.
Hands-free unlocking with Apple home key is available now on the Sense Pro BE889WB, per Schlage's Sense Pro Works With page. Apple home key hands-free requires Apple Watch Series 6 and later excluding Apple Watch SE running watchOS 11.5 or later, and iPhone 11 and later excluding iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd generation, iPhone 16e, and iPhone 17e running iOS 18.5 or later. Tap-to-unlock with Apple home key works with iPhone XS and later running iOS 17.1+, and Apple Watch Series 4 and later running watchOS 10.1+. Schlage’s launch announcement states those Aliro wallet keys are expected later this year, after certification.
What the MatterCheck door lock matrix reports for the Sense Pro BE889WB
MatterCheck tracks the Sense Pro BE889WB as a door lock device type, and its matrix gives per-platform pairing and control results for door locks in general, not tests of the specific Schlage lock.
| Device type | Apple Home | Google Home | Alexa | SmartThings | Home Assistant | Homey | Hubitat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door lock (Sense Pro) | Yes | Yes / Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pairs and control for the device type the Schlage Sense Pro is filed under. One word means pairing and control match; two words are pairing / control. These are MatterCheck's results per device type and platform, not tests of Schlage products; follow a device type link for automation and confidence details.
Within that door lock baseline, Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey, and Hubitat list “Yes” for both pairing and control. Google Home shows “Yes / Partial”: pairing works, but control is partial because remote unlock without a PIN and voice unlock are disabled. Alexa shows “Yes” for pairing and control, but MatterCheck's data lists unlock actions as restricted by default, so automation actions are partial. Automation triggers are supported on all seven platforms; automation actions are partial on Google Home and Alexa, and yes on the rest. Confidence is High for Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Med for Alexa, Homey, Hubitat.
Schlage Sense Pro BE889WB and Encode Plus quick answers
Which Schlage locks have Matter certification?
Only the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt BE889WB. The CSA ledger under Allegion vendor 4662 lists that model with certificate IDs including CSA262CBMAT52443-24. The Encode Plus, Encode, Encode Lever, Arrive, and Connect do not appear on the CSA ledger as of 28 October 2026.
Does the Schlage Encode Plus have a CSA Matter certificate?
No. The CSA vendor 4662 ledger has no Encode Plus record as of 28 October 2026. Schlage’s Encode Plus page uses Thread only for Apple home key; the “Matter Certified Works with Thread” row on that page is a site-wide comparison table row, not a model-specific Matter certificate.
What Thread border router does the Schlage Sense Pro BE889WB need?
Schlage names Apple TV 4K (2nd generation), Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Ethernet, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini, or a compatible third-party Thread border router running the latest software. A Matter-over-Thread hub is required for pairing with Apple Home.
Does the Schlage Sense Pro BE889WB work with Google Home?
Google Home supports Matter door locks as a device type; pairing is supported, but control is partial because remote unlock without a PIN and voice unlock are disabled. You need a Google Matter hub that also works as a Thread border router.
More MatterCheck guides
- Matter smart lock support — which lock brands and models are on the Matter ledger.
- Kwikset and Matter — Kwikset's Matter-certified locks and Thread requirements.
- Level Lock and Matter — Level's Matter lock lineup and platform support.
- ULTRALOQ and Matter — which ULTRALOQ lock part numbers are Matter-certified, why the Matter edition needs a Thread border router, and how to set it up on each platform.
- Hubs and Thread border routers — what counts as a border router for Thread devices.
- How to add a Matter device — QR codes, pairing modes, and multi-admin.
- Matter platform comparison — Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant side by side.
How we checked
The page is based on maker pages, the CSA certification ledger and third-party reports fetched 28 October 2026, with no hands-on testing. The CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger and Schlage product pages were fetched 2026-10-28; Apple, Amazon, and Home Assistant pages were fetched on the same date. Google's and SmartThings' Matter pages could not be refetched, so the existing claims using those links are kept unchanged. Manufacturer claims about Schlage products are Schlage's own statements. MatterCheck's platform results are per Matter device type, not tests of specific Schlage products. See MatterCheck's methodology for how data is collected and reviewed.
Last reviewed 2026-10-28. If Schlage's or your platform's own instructions say something different, follow them.
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