To lock your Schlage smart lock, press the Schlage button or the Lock icon on the exterior touchscreen, or, if you're inside, rotate the thumbturn toward the door's edge. For remote locking, open the Schlage Home app, select your lock, and tap the toggle to the locked position (blue toggle, closed lock icon). Here’s the quickest way to lock your Schlage smart lock, model by model, plus how to set up one-touch and auto-lock features so you never have to worry about a forgotten deadbolt again.
How to lock a Schlage smart lock from the outside
Pressing the Schlage button or the Lock icon on the touchscreen is the fastest way to lock your Schlage Encode, Encode Plus, or Sense series from the exterior. Once that's set, a single press of the Schlage button locks the door, so you can walk away without fumbling for keys or codes.
How to lock a Schlage smart lock from the inside
From inside your home, simply rotate the thumbturn toward the door's edge to manually engage the deadbolt. This works on every Schlage smart lock model and takes less than a second, no app, code, or button needed. It's the most reliable backup if you're in a hurry or your phone is out of reach.
How to lock a Schlage smart lock with the app
To lock your Schlage Encode series lock using the Schlage Home app, open the app, locate your lock in the device list, and tap the lock toggle to change its status to locked (blue toggle, closed lock icon, switch to the right). This sends a command to the deadbolt over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so you can secure your door from anywhere, whether you're in bed or miles away. The app also shows you the current status, so you'll never second-guess whether you locked up.
Enable one-touch locking for faster access
If you want to skip the app entirely, enable One-Touch Locking so a single button press on the exterior locks your door instantly.
Set up auto-lock so your door locks itself
For true hands-free security, enable the Auto-Lock feature in the Schlage Home app and set the timer between 30 seconds and 4 minutes. Once enabled, your Schlage smart lock will automatically re-lock the door after you've unlocked it and the set time elapses. This is ideal for families with kids who forget to lock up or for anyone who wants an extra layer of peace of mind, the deadbolt engages itself, no thought required.
Troubleshooting: lock not responding
If your Schlage smart lock isn't responding to button presses or app commands, don't panic, your battery-operated lock will continue to function during a power outage, so you're never locked out by an electrical failure. First, check the batteries: if the touchscreen is dim or unresponsive, replace them with fresh alkalines and retry. For app issues, confirm your lock is within range of your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and that the Schlage Home app is updated.
