Schlage Sense Pro w/UWB, Matter, and Thread, Arrives June 29th

Schlage has announced that its new Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt will be available from 29 June, marking the company’s first smart lock to support Matter over Thread and its new Schlage Converge technology. The Sense Pro is also Schlage’s first lock to offer hands-free unlocking using Apple HomeKey and Ultra Wideband (UWB), allowing the lock to automatically unlock as users approach their door with a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch.

UWB-POWERED HANDS-FREE ENTRY

At the heart of the new lock is Schlage Converge, a technology that combines UWB with Apple HomeKey to provide hands-free entry. Unlike traditional geofencing-based auto-unlock systems, Schlage says Converge can determine a user’s intent to enter by analysing factors such as speed, trajectory, and motion. According to the company, the lock unlocks as the user reaches the door, providing a more seamless experience than systems that rely solely on proximity detection.

MATTER OVER THREAD SUPPORT

The Sense Pro is Schlage’s first smart lock to support Matter over Thread, allowing it to integrate with Apple Home and other Matter-compatible platforms. When paired with a Thread Border Router, such as a HomePod mini, HomePod (2nd generation), or compatible Apple TV 4K model, the lock can communicate using Thread for low-latency and reliable smart home connectivity. The lock can also be controlled within the Apple Home app and included in automations alongside other smart home accessories.

BUILT-IN WI-FI AND SCHLAGE HOME APP

In addition to Thread connectivity, the lock includes built-in Wi-Fi, enabling remote access through the Schlage Home app. Users can lock and unlock the door remotely, create and manage up to 250 access codes, configure automatic locking schedules, and customise lock settings. The Schlage Home app also offers three hands-free unlocking modes – Intuitive, Touch, and Delay – allowing users to tailor the unlocking experience to their preferences.

BATTERY LIFE AND EMERGENCY POWER

Schlage states that the Sense Pro offers up to six months of battery life under normal usage. The lock provides low-battery notifications both on the touchscreen keypad and within the Schlage Home app. Should the batteries become depleted, the lock includes a USB-C jump-start port, allowing temporary power to be supplied to regain access.

ALIRO SUPPORT COMING LATER THIS YEAR

The Sense Pro is also Aliro compatible and is expected to support Aliro digital keys in Samsung Wallet and Google Wallet once certification is completed later this year. This will allow supported Android devices equipped with UWB to use hands-free unlocking, while NFC-enabled devices will be able to use tap-to-unlock functionality.

AVAILABILITY

The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt will be available from 29 June for US$399 through Schlage.com, Amazon, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot. In Canada, the lock will be available for CAD$549 through The Home Depot and other participating retailers.

The Sense Pro is also one of the first locks to challenge the recently released Aqara U400 (video HERE, review HERE), which arrived earlier this year with Matter over Thread, Apple HomeKey, and Ultra Wideband support. Both locks also look set to benefit from the emerging Aliro standard, which promises broader cross-platform digital key support across Apple, Google, and Samsung ecosystems. That said, UWB-based hands-free unlocking is not currently part of the Aliro specification at the time of writing, making the Sense Pro and U400 among the first smart locks to offer this next generation of access technology. With two major manufacturers now backing the feature, the field of options for hands-free UWB unlocking is finally beginning to expand.