Smart Locks / Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) vs Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB)
$399.00
VSKwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
$259.00
Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) vs Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Wi-Fi and Thread in one lock — but choosing Matter costs you code management.
Wins overall by 0.4 points
Quick Verdict
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) is the stronger all-round pick, ahead by 0.4 points. Wi-Fi and Thread in one lock — but choosing Matter costs you code management.
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) and Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) are both closely matched smart Lock models, and the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) is $140 cheaper than the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) ($259 vs $399). On Fail-Safe Access, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads (7.5 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 Entry Methods, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads (8.0 vs 5.5/10) — keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock. On Smart Home Support, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads (8.5 vs 6.5/10) — matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each. Overall, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) 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 | Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) | Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $259.00 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Lock Type | Full deadbolt replacement, key-free by design | Full deadbolt replacement |
| 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 | BHMA Grade AAA (Kwikset's published claim), plus a UL 20-minute fire rating. Kwikset publishes the three-letter AAA grade rather than the A156.36 numeric grade |
| Keeps Existing Keyway | No — and there is no exterior keyway at all on this lock | No — but the SmartKey cylinder can be re-keyed by the owner to match an existing key |
| Smart Radio | Schlage Converge UWB, Matter over Thread, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Matter over Thread both built in, plus Bluetooth |
| Hub or Bridge Required | 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 | No hub for Wi-Fi mode. Matter mode needs a Thread border router |
| Apple Home Key | Yes — tap-to-unlock and hands-free unlock with iPhone and Apple Watch | No — Apple Home Key is only on the dearer Halo Select Plus |
| UWB Hands-Free Unlock | 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 | No |
| Biometrics | None — touchscreen keypad only | None — touchscreen keypad only |
| Battery Type | Sources conflict: Schlage's product page lists AAA cells, while Tom's Guide and AppleInsider both counted four AA alkalines in the review units | 4 x AA alkaline (included) |
| Claimed Battery Life (months) | 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 | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Backup Power & Key Override | No physical key cylinder at all. The only fallback is the emergency USB-C port on the underside of the exterior escutcheon | SmartKey physical cylinder, owner re-keyable; Kwikset does not publish an emergency power contact |
| Door Thickness / Backset | Single-bore doors; Schlage does not publish a thickness range for the Sense Pro | Doors 1-3/8 in to 1-3/4 in thick, adjustable 2-3/8 in or 2-3/4 in backset, 2-1/8 in cross bore |
| Warranty | 36 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Satin Nickel, Matte Black | Satin Nickel, Matte Black |
Category Scores
Security
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 6.5 — a 1.0-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 Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 4.0 — a 3.5-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 Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Home Support
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-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 Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Entry Methods
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 5.5 — a 2.5-point margin on keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock. If that is what you are buying for, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery Life
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 6.0 against 5.0 — a 1.0-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 Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.0 — a 1.0-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 Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.0 — a 2.0-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 Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) if…
- • 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).
- • 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).
- • Your main use case is apple-home.
Choose the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) if…
- • Fail-Safe Access matters most to you — the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 7.5/10 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).
- • Value matters most to you — the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 7.0/10 here (security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately).
- • Security matters most to you — the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 7.5/10 here (published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door).
- • You want to spend less — it's $140 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is rentals.
Pros & Cons
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
Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Pros
- +Genuinely dual-radio: Wi-Fi for hub-free remote access, or Matter-over-Thread if you already run a Thread mesh
- +SmartKey lets you re-key the cylinder to your existing house key in under a minute — no locksmith, no new keyring
- +BHMA Grade AAA and a UL 20-minute fire rating, both published rather than implied
- +One of the few locks here that states its door thickness, backset and bore limits outright
Cons
- −Matter mode is not a free upgrade: Kwikset's own comparison shows access-code add/remove, code scheduling, event history and door-sensor settings are Kwikset-app-over-Wi-Fi features, not Matter ones
- −No Apple Home Key — that is a separate, dearer Halo Select Plus SKU
- −No fingerprint reader at $259 when $200 locks here have one
- −Kwikset publishes no battery-life figure, and its own product reviews are peppered with Wi-Fi pairing and 'door jammed' complaints
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FAQs
Is the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) or Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) 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 Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores higher on Fail-Safe Access (7.5/10 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 Entry Methods, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores higher on Entry Methods (8.0/10 vs 5.5/10) — keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock.
Which is better for Smart Home Support, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) scores higher on Smart Home Support (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each.
Which is better for Value, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores higher on Value (7.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately.
Is the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) worth the price difference over the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) is the cheaper option at $259 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 Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) is the better fit if you mainly care about apple-home. The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) is the better fit for rentals.
What's the warranty on the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) vs the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt (BE889WB) ships with a 36-month warranty; the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) ships with a 12-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 Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt (BE499WB, Camelot) — $329.00
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