Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt Now Works With Google Assistant

Smart locks are already smart for being able to connect to the Internet, be controlled remotely, and communicate with our mobile devices. These days, however, you're not a smart home product if you can't be controlled by voice. Lock master Schlage already has its Sense Smart Deadbolt talking with Siri via Apple HomeKit. Now it's leveling the mobile platform playing field by making the Sense also respond to "OK Google".

Schlage actually already added Android support for its Sense Smart Deadbolt way back in August last year. But adding Android support doesn't immediately mean support for Google Assistant. With Assistant, the Schlage Sense now supports the three major voice-controlled assistants, including Siri and Amazon Alexa.

To use the Google Assistant integration, you will need the Wi-Fi Adapter, which you already need anyway to use the Smart Deadbolt with Android. The adapter allows for secure remote access of the lock without having to pay for monthly subscription fees. Google Assistant commands work using Google Home or any iOS or Android phone.

In addition to access via voice commands, the Schlage Sense Smart Deadlock also offers the ability to manage 30 unique access codes you can give out to trusted family and friends. And, of course, you can limit when they can use those or monitor which codes were used and when. The Wi-Fi Adapter also allows users to check on the status of lock even when they're away from home.