How to Transfer a Smart Lock to a New Door

Transferring a smart lock (Schlage Arrive, Schlage Connect, Schlage Encode, or Schlage Encode Plus), to a new door involves a few essential steps. This guide will walk you through the process of resetting and re-handing your smart lock for optimal performance.

Step 1: Perform a Factory Default Reset on Your Smart Lock

Before moving your smart lock to a new door, a Factory Default Reset is necessary. This step ensures that the lock is ready to be reconfigured for its new location. 

How to Factory Reset the Schlage Arrive

How to Factory Reset a Schlage Encode Locks

How to Factory Reset a Schlage Connect Lock

Step 2: Re-hand Your Smart Lock

After resetting, it's crucial to re-hand the lock to fit the new door. Here's how to do it for different Schlage models:

Re-handing a Schlage Encode Lock or the Schlage Arrive:

1. Open the door.
2. Press the House Icon on the bottom left hand corner of the screen.
3. Enter Default User Code A or B (located on the programming sticker).
4. The bolt will extend and retract, indicating successful handing.

Re-handing the Schlage Connect:

1. Open the door.
2. Press the Schlage Button.
3. Enter Default User Code A or B.
4. The bolt will extend and retract, confirming successful handing.

Step 3: Program and Pair Your Smart Lock

Once the lock is handed, it's ready for programming and pairing as needed.