Schlage Adds Alexa Compatibility for 2 Smart Deadbolt Door Locks

Door lock company Schlage announced compatibility with Amazon Alexa voice control for two deadbolts. Alexa users can now use the app to enable or disable the new voice unlock functionality for their Schlage Sense and Schlage Connect locks; the locks come disabled by default for security, said the company. Users will be required to log into their Amazon Alexa app using their password to enable the feature initially, and then create a unique personal identification number, which must be spoken before Alexa unlocks the door, Schlage said. The feature is immediately disabled after three incorrect voice code attempts, said the company. The new functionality is an addition to Schlage and Amazon Alexa's current features, which include verbally locking or checking the status of the front door via Alexa-enabled devices, it said. When paired with a Schlage hub or Wi-Fi adapter, users can check on the lock’s status from anywhere to ensure the door is locked, it said. Users can create and delete up to 30 unique access codes so trusted friends and family can enter using their code at the lock's touch screen, and they can schedule access codes, so guests can enter only at allowed times, said Schlage.