The expected battery life for the Schlage Encode Series (BE489, BE499, and FE789) is 6 months. If your batteries are not lasting 6 months before requiring a change, this is considered poor battery life.
Thankfully, there are solutions for each of these issues to help optimize battery life and ensure smooth operation.
A weak or missing Wi-Fi connection can cause the lock to continuously search for a network, draining the battery.
Retract the Bolt.
Remove the Battery Cover.
Remove the Battery Tray.
Keep the battery tray removed for 10 seconds.
Reinsert the battery tray back into the compartment, ensuring it is securely seated and connected.
Extend the bolt to the "locked" position.
Retract it back to the "unlocked" position.
If your lock is paired to the Schlage Home app or any other 3rd party app logout from the app and then log back in; the lock's data is stored in the cloud and will not be lost.
By restoring the Wi-Fi settings, the lock will stop continuously searching for a network, conserving battery life.
When the lock is paired with both Apple HomeKit and the Schlage Home app, it communicates with both the Schlage Cloud and Apple Home, leading to faster battery depletion. To optimize battery performance, it is best recommended to delete the lock from both applications, perform a factory reset on the lock, and then pair it with only one app—either the Schlage Home app or Apple HomeKit.
How to Delete a Lock from the Schlage Home App
Factory Reset a Schlage Encode Lock
By ensuring the lock is connected to only one app, unnecessary communication will be eliminated, significantly extending battery life.
If you are still experiencing rapid battery drain after preforming these steps, please submit a ticket.
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