Smart Locks / Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) vs Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)
Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) vs Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)
Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W)
Face, fingerprint, Home Key and two spare batteries — but no published security grade.
Wins overall by 0.4 points
Quick Verdict
A 0.4-point gap makes the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) the straightforward choice here. Face, fingerprint, Home Key and two spare batteries — but no published security grade.
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) and Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) are both closely matched smart Lock models, and the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) is $50 cheaper than the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) ($349 vs $399). On Fail-Safe Access, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) leads (8.5 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. On Smart Home Support, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads (8.5 vs 6.0/10) — matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each. On Security, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads (6.5 vs 5.0/10) — published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door. Overall, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) scores 7.0/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.6/10 for the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) | Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.00 | $399.00 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Lock Type | Full deadbolt replacement | Full deadbolt replacement, key-free by design |
| ANSI/BHMA Grade | Not published by the manufacturer — Lockly advertises a 5-year mechanical warranty and lifetime support instead of an ANSI/BHMA grade | 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 Lockly cylinder and keys | No — and there is no exterior keyway at all on this lock |
| Smart Radio | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built into the lock. No Matter and no Thread | Schlage Converge UWB, Matter over Thread, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| Hub or Bridge Required | No — the Wi-Fi radio is in the lock and Lockly charges no subscription for remote access | 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 — approach detection is radar, not UWB, so it recognises a face rather than a phone | 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 | 3D facial recognition (radar, not a camera) plus a 0.2s AI fingerprint sensor | None — touchscreen keypad only |
| Battery Type | 2 x 10,000mAh rechargeable packs (both included) with a USB-C backup contact | 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) | Sources conflict: Lockly claims up to 8 months per charge, while Tom's Guide found the default settings needed roughly monthly charging | 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 | Physical key cylinder, a second charged battery pack you can hot-swap, and a USB-C emergency power contact | 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 | Standard US single-cylinder deadbolt prep; Lockly does not publish a door-thickness or backset range on the product page | Single-bore doors; Schlage does not publish a thickness range for the Sense Pro |
| Warranty | 12 months | 36 months |
| Colors | Satin Nickel, Matte Black | Satin Nickel, Matte Black |
Category Scores
Security
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 5.0 — a 1.5-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 Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Fail-Safe Access
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 4.0 — a 4.5-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 8.0 — a 1.0-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 Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Home Support
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.0 — a 2.5-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 Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Entry Methods
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.0 — a 1.5-point margin on keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock. If that is what you are buying for, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery Life
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) leads clearly here, 5.5 against 5.0 — a 0.5-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 Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) and Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) are level here, at 7.0/10 each. DIY difficulty, retrofit versus full replacement, and door thickness, backset and bore limits is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Value
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 5.0 — a 1.5-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 Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) if…
- • Fail-Safe Access matters most to you — the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) scores 8.5/10 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).
- • Entry Methods matters most to you — the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) scores 9.5/10 here (keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock).
- • Value matters most to you — the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) scores 6.5/10 here (security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately).
- • You want to spend less — it's $50 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is fingerprint or rentals.
Choose the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) if…
- • Smart Home Support matters most to you — the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores 8.5/10 here (matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each).
- • Security matters most to you — the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores 6.5/10 here (published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door).
- • Your main use case is matter-thread.
Pros & Cons
Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W)
Pros
- +More ways in than anything else here: face, fingerprint, PIN Genie keypad, Apple Home Key, app and a physical key
- +Face unlock uses radar rather than a camera, so there is no video feed to secure and no cloud storage bill
- +Two rechargeable packs in the box means you always have a charged spare — no lock in this set handles a flat battery better
- +Wi-Fi is built in and Lockly charges nothing monthly for remote unlock, codes or history
Cons
- −No published ANSI/BHMA grade at all, at $349 — you cannot compare its physical security to the Grade 1 Schlage or Level
- −Battery claims do not survive contact with reviewers: Lockly says up to 8 months, Tom's Guide found monthly charging at default settings
- −No Matter and no Thread, so it is locked to Lockly's cloud for anything beyond Apple Home Key taps and voice assistants
- −There is no video feed despite the doorbell-like face sensor, which surprises buyers who expect a camera
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 Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) or Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) 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 Fail-Safe Access, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) or the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) scores higher on Fail-Safe Access (8.5/10 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.
Which is better for Smart Home Support, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) or the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores higher on Smart Home Support (8.5/10 vs 6.0/10) — matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each.
Which is better for Security, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) or the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores higher on Security (6.5/10 vs 5.0/10) — 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 Entry Methods, the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) or the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) scores higher on Entry Methods (9.5/10 vs 8.0/10) — keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock.
Is the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) worth the price difference over the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) is the cheaper option at $349 versus $399. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Fail-Safe Access.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) is the better fit if you mainly care about fingerprint or rentals. The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) is the better fit for matter-thread.
What's the warranty on the Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) vs the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)?+
The Lockly Visage Zeno Series (PGK728W) 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
Level Lock Pro (Matter) — $349.00
Premium Option
Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) — $399.00
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