Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock
Halo Touchscreen offers scheduled keypad codes and remote app control without a hub.
Best for: Set guest and cleaner keypad codes by hand.
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Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
Compare Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt for locks and guest entry. Check the exact lock model, how to get in if it fails, and any extra device or paid plan you need.
Overview
Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
The Encode BE489 deadbolt uses built-in Wi-Fi and the Schlage Home app.
Best for: Remote app access with the specified Wi-Fi deadbolt.
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| What matters to you |  Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart LockSmart access | Schlage Encode Smart WiFi DeadboltSmart access |
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| Score | STRCompare scoring | STRCompare scoring |
| Properties | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. |
| Overview | Consider Halo Touchscreen if you plan to manage keypad access for guests and cleaners by hand. This profile covers 939 WIFI TSCR15 in Satin Nickel. Halo Touch, Select and Select+ are separate models. The vendor describes scheduled codes and remote app control without a hub. Satin Nickel Halo Touchscreen: USD 208 per lock. Check the final price and any extra costs before buying. Automatic code creation from bookings or a PMS is not confirmed. | This profile covers the Encode BE489 deadbolt. It has Wi-Fi built in and uses Schlage Home. You do not need another device for remote access. Plus, Connect and Lever are different products. Remote access still needs power, Wi-Fi and internet at the property. The app is free, but a property-software connection may cost extra. |
| Plans and add-ons | Halo Touchscreen 939 WIFI TSCR15 · add-on Satin Nickel Halo Touchscreen: USD 208 per lock. Check the final price and any extra costs before buying. Taxes and installation are separate. Check any service charges. | Encode BE489 trim · add-on Official trim prices start at $299 per lock. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. A starting or suggested retail price does not confirm checkout prices or ongoing plan fees. |
| Price and how you pay | Satin Nickel Halo Touchscreen: USD 208 per lock Plan prices and conditionsSatin Nickel Halo Touchscreen (939 WIFI TSCR15): USD 208 per lock. Check the final price before buying. Taxes, installation and any service charges are separate. Your total depends on how many locks you need. | Encode BE489: from $299/lock; currency to confirm Plan prices and conditionsEncode BE489: from $299/lock; currency to confirm Listed finishes start at $299 per lock. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. This is a starting list price, not a confirmed checkout price or a recurring software fee. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. Encode BE489 trim: Encode BE489: from $299/lock; currency to confirm Listed finishes start at $299 per lock. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. This is a starting list price, not a confirmed checkout price or a recurring software fee. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. |
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| Review sources | TrustpilotTrustScore 1.9 / 5 · 81 reviews | |
| 01 / Guest access | ||
| Product type Choose locks, software to control entry or a managed service. | Available Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi replaces your deadbolt. Touch and Select are different models. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Available Encode BE489 Wi-Fi deadbolt replaces your lock. Encode Plus and Lever are separate models. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Scheduled access codes Create entry codes for the dates of each stay. | With conditions Create up to 250 codes in the app. Set dates, weekday times or one use within 24 hours. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Set schedules for up to 100 codes in Schlage Home. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Remote management Internet, a bridge device or a plan needed for control from afar. | With conditions Built-in Wi-Fi works with the Kwikset app. No hub needed. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Built-in Wi-Fi lets you use Schlage Home from afar. The lock needs power and internet. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Offline access Ways to get in when the connection is down. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | With conditions With a qualifying built-in Airbnb link, saved guest codes still start and expire offline. The lock must have power and work. Backup codes last until removed. If the lock is offline, remove them by hand after checkout. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Access methods Keypad, app, physical key and other documented methods. | With conditions Unlock with a touchscreen PIN, the Kwikset app or a physical key. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Unlock with a touchscreen PIN, the Schlage Home app or a physical key. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Access logs Entry logs and the requirements for using them. | With conditions The app shows locking, unlocking, battery warnings and entries made with a key. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions See lock history and alerts in the app. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Backup entry Backup options if power or the connection fails. | With conditions Two mechanical keys supplied Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Includes a backup key. Saved PINs still need a working lock with power. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| 02 / Installation and connections | ||
| Lock compatibility Supported locks or required door hardware. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever |
| Door requirements Lock size and rules for fitting it to your door. | With conditions 1⅜–2-inch door thickness, adjustable backset; check installation template Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions BE489 standard door thickness 1⅜–1¾ inches; 2⅜ or 2¾ inch backset, 2⅛ inch face bore and 1 inch edge bore. Thick-door kit is separate. Exact fit must be checked. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hubs and anything else you need. | With conditions Needs a Wi-Fi router and phone. The Kwikset app does not need a smart-home hub. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Built-in Wi-Fi. No separate bridge is needed to control it from afar. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| PMS connections Create codes from bookings. Check connections and fees. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | With conditions The built-in Airbnb connection works only in some places, with certain devices and listings. Other property-software connections may cost extra. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Smart-home connections Supported home platforms and required accessories. | With conditions Works with Alexa, Google Home and Brilliant after setup. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant after setup. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Battery and power Battery type and other power needs. | With conditions Four AA batteries included Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Uses four AA batteries. The claimed life is up to six months, depending on use. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| API access What other software can control and who gets access. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever |
| 03 / Eligibility and costs | ||
| Property limits Check account limits and how many devices you need. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Plans and add-ons Check the device model and software plan rules. | With conditions 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel model. Current hardware price not confirmed. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| Check this for your exact device and account. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever |
| Hardware cost Price for one device, not a total for all your properties. | With conditions Official Satin Nickel Halo Touchscreen 939 WIFI TSCR15 page lists $208.00 per lock. Dollar currency ISO is not confirmed. Taxes, installation and checkout conditions remain separate. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel
| With conditions Official prices start at $299 per lock. This is not the total for all your properties. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| Additional fees Plans per device, bridge devices and fitting costs. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: 939 WIFI TSCR15 Satin Nickel | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever |
Compare locks and guest-entry tools — Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock vs Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
Start at the door. Check whether the lock fits, how guests enter and what happens if power or internet fails. Then check remote control and booking links. A lock, a hub and access software can be separate purchases. Confirm the full setup before relying on automatic guest codes.
Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock: what to consider
Check the exact Halo Touchscreen model. The reviewed page did not confirm codes made from bookings or property software. Plan to manage codes by hand unless your exact setup is verified. Read the Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock profile for its plans and requirements.
Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt: what to consider
Check that you are buying BE489, not another Encode model. Remote access needs power, Wi-Fi and internet at the property. A free maker app does not make all links to property software free. Read the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt profile for its plans and requirements.
Explore all smart access options, how to choose a lock for a US rental, how to plan automatic guest access codes to continue your shortlist.
Common questions
What should I check before choosing between Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock and Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt?
Start with the exact door and lock model. Check the keypad, bridge or hub needed for your chosen booking connection. Decide which system should create and remove guest codes. A compatible brand name alone does not confirm that the full setup will work.
How should I plan backup entry with Kwikset Halo Touchscreen Wi-Fi Smart Lock and Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt?
Check how the exact model lets guests in if the main method fails. Test the guest steps before arrival and arrange local help. A code may work offline but still need an internet link for you to change or remove it.
Can I pause a Kwikset Halo Touchscreen guest code without deleting it?
Kwikset says its app can disable a code as well as delete it. It also lets you set date and time schedules. These are app controls; they do not establish that a booking service will change the code for you.
Can I connect Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt directly to Airbnb?
Airbnb lists this model for its direct smart-lock feature. The listing must be in the US or Canada and meet Airbnb’s other rules. The lock needs internet and a keypad. Check the exact model and listing before you rely on codes linked to bookings.