Smart Locks / Level Lock Pro (Matter) vs Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)
Level Lock Pro (Matter) vs Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)
Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)
The best UWB unlock you can buy, on a lock with no keyhole and disposable AAs.
Wins overall by 0.3 points
Quick Verdict
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) wins by 0.3 points, which is not enough to settle it. Invisible, Grade 1 and beautiful — if your door is between 1.75 and 2 inches thick. Pick on the specs that matter to you, not the overall score.
The Level Lock Pro (Matter) and Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) are both closely matched smart Lock models, and the Level Lock Pro (Matter) is $50 cheaper than the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) ($349 vs $399). On Connectivity, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads (9.0 vs 5.0/10) — which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included. On Entry Methods, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads (8.0 vs 5.0/10) — keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock. On Security, the Level Lock Pro (Matter) leads (8.5 vs 6.5/10) — published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door. Overall, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores 6.6/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.3/10 for the Level Lock Pro (Matter), though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Level Lock Pro (Matter) | Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.00 | $399.00 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Lock Type | Full deadbolt replacement with the electronics concealed inside the door | Full deadbolt replacement, key-free by design |
| ANSI/BHMA Grade | ANSI Grade 1/A, tested to A156.40 (residential deadbolts) and A156.25 (electrified locking), BHMA AAA certified at 250,000 cycles — all stated on Level's own page | Sources conflict: Schlage markets it as an 'AAA Certified Deadbolt', while Tom's Guide and AppleInsider both report ANSI Grade 2. Schlage's own security-ratings article covers only the Encode family and omits Sense Pro |
| Keeps Existing Keyway | No — new Level cylinder and keys; your existing key will not work | No — and there is no exterior keyway at all on this lock |
| Smart Radio | Matter over Thread plus Bluetooth 4.0/5.0 and NFC. There is no Wi-Fi radio in the lock | Schlage Converge UWB, Matter over Thread, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Hub or Bridge Required | Yes — either a Matter-over-Thread hub (HomePod mini, HomePod 2, Apple TV 4K 3rd gen or equivalent) or Level's own Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, sold separately | Yes for remote access and smart-home control — Schlage's own product page states 'Home Hub Required'. The UWB approach-unlock itself is phone-to-lock and needs no hub |
| Apple Home Key | Yes — tap with iPhone or Apple Watch | Yes — tap-to-unlock and hands-free unlock with iPhone and Apple Watch |
| UWB Hands-Free Unlock | No | Yes, but iPhone-only today. Schlage says a future Aliro update will bring UWB and NFC to Samsung and other Android devices; that has not shipped |
| Biometrics | None — and there is no keypad in the box either; the Level Keypad is a separate purchase | None — touchscreen keypad only |
| Battery Type | 1 x CR2 lithium (included), concealed inside the bolt | Sources conflict: Schlage's product page lists AAA cells, while Tom's Guide and AppleInsider both counted four AA alkalines in the review units |
| Claimed Battery Life (months) | 12 | Schlage claims roughly 6 months on Wi-Fi or 9 months on Thread; Tom's Guide's review unit was down to 51% after two weeks on an unoptimised setup |
| Backup Power & Key Override | Two physical keys and two NFC key fobs in the box; there is no emergency power contact, so a flat CR2 means using the key | No physical key cylinder at all. The only fallback is the emergency USB-C port on the underside of the exterior escutcheon |
| Door Thickness / Backset | Door thickness 1.75 in to 2.0 in only, backset 2.375 in or 2.75 in, ANSI 2.125 in bore — the narrowest thickness window of any lock here | Single-bore doors; Schlage does not publish a thickness range for the Sense Pro |
| Warranty | 12 months | 36 months |
| Colors | Matte Black, Satin Nickel | Satin Nickel, Matte Black |
Category Scores
Security
The Level Lock Pro (Matter) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-point margin on published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door. If that is what you are buying for, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Fail-Safe Access
The Level Lock Pro (Matter) leads clearly here, 6.0 against 4.0 — a 2.0-point margin on what happens when the battery dies, the Wi-Fi drops or the app is down — physical key, emergency power contact and offline codes. The spec buyers most often discover too late. If that is what you are buying for, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Connectivity
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 5.0 — a 4.0-point margin on which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included. If that is what you are buying for, the Level Lock Pro (Matter) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Home Support
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-point margin on matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each. If that is what you are buying for, the Level Lock Pro (Matter) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Entry Methods
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 5.0 — a 3.0-point margin on keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock. If that is what you are buying for, the Level Lock Pro (Matter) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery Life
The Level Lock Pro (Matter) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.0 — a 2.0-point margin on real-world runtime, cell cost and how much recharging or replacing it demands. If that is what you are buying for, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Installation & Fit
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.5 — a 1.5-point margin on DIY difficulty, retrofit versus full replacement, and door thickness, backset and bore limits. If that is what you are buying for, the Level Lock Pro (Matter) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Level Lock Pro (Matter) leads clearly here, 5.5 against 5.0 — a 0.5-point margin on security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately. If that is what you are buying for, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Level Lock Pro (Matter) if…
- • Security matters most to you — the Level Lock Pro (Matter) scores 8.5/10 here (published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door).
- • Fail-Safe Access matters most to you — the Level Lock Pro (Matter) scores 6.0/10 here (what happens when the battery dies, the Wi-Fi drops or the app is down — physical key, emergency power contact and offline codes. The spec buyers most often discover too late).
- • Battery Life matters most to you — the Level Lock Pro (Matter) scores 7.0/10 here (real-world runtime, cell cost and how much recharging or replacing it demands).
- • You want to spend less — it's $50 cheaper.
Choose the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) if…
- • Connectivity matters most to you — the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores 9.0/10 here (which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included).
- • Entry Methods matters most to you — the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores 8.0/10 here (keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock).
Pros & Cons
Level Lock Pro (Matter)
Pros
- +Genuinely invisible: the only lock here that does not announce itself on the outside or bolt a slab of plastic to the inside
- +Publishes ANSI Grade 1/A, BHMA AAA and a 250,000-cycle test figure — the security claims are specific and checkable
- +A single CR2 cell runs it for roughly 9-12 months, so the battery burden is one small cell a year rather than eight AAs
- +Apple Home Key plus two NFC fobs in the box covers guests who do not have an iPhone
Cons
- −The 1.75-2.0 in door thickness limit is the hard trap: plenty of American doors are 1-3/8 in and simply will not take this lock
- −No Wi-Fi in the lock — remote access needs either a Thread hub you already own or Level's Connect bridge as an extra purchase
- −No keypad and no fingerprint in the box; the Level Keypad is another accessory, so out of the box a guest without an iPhone needs a fob or a key
- −$349 with fewer entry methods than an $80 Wyze, and no emergency power contact when the CR2 dies
Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)
Pros
- +UWB approach-unlock genuinely works differently from Bluetooth geofencing — it unlocks when you arrive at the door, not when you are somewhere in the neighbourhood
- +The most radios of any lock here: UWB, Thread, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so it fits any ecosystem you already run
- +Apple Home Key hands-free unlock plus a keypad for guests, with up to 250 codes
- +Schlage's 3-year electronics warranty and a real emergency USB-C power contact
Cons
- −There is no physical key. If the battery dies and you have no USB-C power bank on you, you are locked out — reviewers call this the dealbreaker
- −UWB is iPhone-only. The Aliro support that would bring Android and Samsung in is announced, not shipped
- −Schlage's own page says AAA batteries while two independent reviewers counted four AAs — a basic spec Schlage has not got straight
- −$399 makes it the most expensive lock here, and the Aqara U400 offers UWB plus a fingerprint reader for around $100 less
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FAQs
Is the Level Lock Pro (Matter) or Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Connectivity, the Level Lock Pro (Matter) or the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores higher on Connectivity (9.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included.
Which is better for Entry Methods, the Level Lock Pro (Matter) or the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores higher on Entry Methods (8.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock.
Which is better for Security, the Level Lock Pro (Matter) or the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Level Lock Pro (Matter) scores higher on Security (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door.
Which is better for Fail-Safe Access, the Level Lock Pro (Matter) or the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Level Lock Pro (Matter) scores higher on Fail-Safe Access (6.0/10 vs 4.0/10) — what happens when the battery dies, the Wi-Fi drops or the app is down — physical key, emergency power contact and offline codes. The spec buyers most often discover too late.
Is the Level Lock Pro (Matter) worth the price difference over the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Level Lock Pro (Matter) is the cheaper option at $349 versus $399. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Connectivity.
What's the warranty on the Level Lock Pro (Matter) vs the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Level Lock Pro (Matter) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) ships with a 36-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt (BE499WB, Camelot) — $329.00
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