How to install a smart lock
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Tested on
- Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt - Standard Exterior Door
- You will need
- Phillips head screwdriver, measuring tape, smart lock kit, 4 AA batteries
Step by step
Remove the existing deadbolt
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws from the interior thumb-turn assembly. Pull both the interior and exterior lock halves away from the door. Remove the two screws securing the latch plate to the door edge and slide the latch mechanism out.
Note: Keep your old deadbolt hardware in a bag in case you need to revert the installation later.Install the new latch
Insert the new latch mechanism into the door edge. Ensure the 'Top' marking faces upward and the bevel faces the door jamb. Secure the latch to the door using the provided screws, ensuring the plate sits flush against the door edge.
Note: If the latch is too loose, check that the bolt hole is centered in the door edge bore.Mount the exterior keypad
Feed the cable through the door bore hole and rest the exterior keypad assembly against the door. Ensure the tailpiece slides through the latch mechanism in a horizontal position. Use the included mounting plate to secure the exterior unit from the inside of the door.
Note: Do not overtighten the mounting plate screws, as this may bind the lock mechanism.Connect the wire harness
Plug the wire harness from the exterior assembly into the slot on the back of the interior mounting assembly. Ensure the connector clicks into place and the wires are tucked into the side channel to prevent pinching. Align the interior assembly with the mounting plate and tailpiece.
Note: Ensure the thumb-turn is in the vertical position before attaching the interior assembly.Secure the interior assembly and power
Screw the interior assembly into the mounting plate using the provided machine screws. Remove the battery cover and insert the recommended AA batteries following the polarity indicators. The lock will perform an automatic hand-shaking sequence to detect the door orientation.
Note: The bolt will extend and retract automatically to calibrate the left or right-hand orientation.Pair with the mobile application
Download the manufacturer's official app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Create an account and select 'Add Device' to begin the pairing process. Scan the QR code located on the interior unit or the included programming guide to finalize network setup.
Note: Ensure your smartphone's Bluetooth is enabled during the initial pairing sequence.