Name: Schlage Residential FE489 Encode WiFi Electronic Keypad Deadbolt with Camelot Handleset and Avila Lever
Brand: Schlage Residential
SKU: FE489 WBC CAM 716 VLA
Price: 569.85 USD
Availability: InStock

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Schlage Residential FE489 Encode WiFi Electronic Keypad Deadbolt with Camelot Handleset and Avila Lever

Smart WiFi-Enabled Keypad Entry System with Built-In Connectivity

The Schlage Residential FE489 Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt combines keyless convenience with built-in WiFi connectivity for complete remote access control. This Grade 1 certified deadbolt features a 1" latch throw, accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4", and operates in temperatures from -35°C to 66°C exterior and -10°C to 50°C interior. The solid forged brass handle construction with zinc-based Avila lever provides durability while the 5-pin C keyway cylinder maintains traditional key backup functionality.

Professional Features & Benefits

Door Compatibility: Fits standard door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with 2-1/8" cross bore and adjustable 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" backset for versatile installation.
Built-In WiFi Connectivity: Direct connection to home network without additional hubs or adapters for seamless smart home integration.
Advanced Code Management: Store up to 100 access codes with 2 pre-set unique 4-digit codes included, plus built-in alarm functionality for enhanced security.
Heavy-Duty Construction: Solid forged brass handle with zinc-based lever and 1" deadbolt throw exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification requirements.
Extended Operating Range: Functions reliably in exterior temperatures from -35°C to 66°C and interior temperatures from -10°C to 50°C.
Smart Home Integration: Compatible with Amazon Alexa for voice control and Key by Amazon app for delivery management and video monitoring.
Low Maintenance Operation: 4 AA batteries (included) with advanced low battery warning providing weeks of notice before replacement needed.
Comprehensive Warranty: 3-year electronic warranty plus limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty for long-term protection.

Standard Features

Latch Throw: 1"
Cylinder: 5-pin, C keyway
Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
Latch Faceplate Size: 1" x 2-1/4" radius corner
Latch/Backset: 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" adjustable
Latch Faceplate Size: 1"
Latch Faceplate Options: Round corner, square corner, and drive-in (dual option standard)
Strike: 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" round corners, strike reinforce
Keys: 1 Key
Codes: 2 pre-set unique 4-digit access codes, storage of up to 19 access codes
Operating Temperatures: Outside lock body (exterior mounted): -35C to 66C Inside lock body (interior mounted): -10C to 50C

Connectivity Built-In:

Gain peace of mind from anywhere with the innovative Schlage Encode™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt. Built-in WiFi lets you connect directly to your home network, no hubs or accessories necessary. Use the Schlage Home app or Key by Amazon app to lock or unlock your door remotely and manage access for trusted visitors. With Key by Amazon, you can receive video of people entering/exiting your home and opt-in for in-home delivery (Prime members, where available). Getting connected with the safety, simplicity and style of Schlage has never been so easy.

Schlage Encode Features

Get setup faster with built-in WiFi that connects directly to your home’s network, meaning no additional hubs or adapters.
Take advantage of the ease of voice control when paired with an Alexa-enabled device.
Receive advanced warning for battery replacement.
Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of the built-in alarm and up to 100 access codes.

Schlage Encode on the Schlage Home app

Smart Made Easy:

Use your smartphone and the Schlage Home app to unlock from anywhere and to manage access, notifications and more. When paired with Key by Amazon, you can also watch clips of people who've entered or exited throughout the day, and Prime members can opt-in to in-home deliveries where available.

electronic-keypad-with-handleset-function Electronic Keypad with Handleset: The electronic keypad allows you to lock and unlock the handleset without the use of a key. It has the versatility of keyless operation while still retaining the functionality of keyed entry, having both a keypad and lock cylinder on the outside and a thumb turn on the interior. It's perfect for front doors, side or back doors, and garage entry doors.

Deadbolt exceeds criteria for ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification
Handleset exceeds criteria for ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certification
Low battery indicator offers weeks of advanced warning for battery replacement
Requires 4 AA batteries (included)
Compatible with Amazon Alexa for voice activation
Convenience of keyless access and WiFi lets you lock/unlock your door from anywhere
Buttons Illuminate when you press any button from the exterior
Installs with a screwdriver into standard door prep in approximately 30 minutes (No wiring necessary)
Handle constructed of solid forged brass with zinc based lever
Includes a 3 year electronic warranty and a limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty

Installation & Operation

Verify electrical requirements and confirm 4 AA batteries are included and properly installed before beginning installation.
Disconnect any existing lock hardware and ensure door preparation meets standard requirements including 2-1/8" cross bore and proper backset adjustment.
Mount the exterior keypad assembly and interior thumb turn mechanism according to manufacturer templates, ensuring proper alignment for smooth operation.
Configure WiFi connectivity using the Schlage Home app, connecting directly to your home network without additional hubs or adapters.
Program initial access codes and configure operational settings including auto-lock timing and alarm sensitivity per application requirements.
Test all functions including keypad entry, key override, thumb turn operation, WiFi connectivity, and integration with connected smart home systems.
Complete final inspection and document access codes and settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation instructions and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

Residential Front Door Security
Multi-Family Housing Entry Systems
Vacation Rental Property Management
Home Office and Study Access Control
Garage and Side Entry Door Security
Senior Living Independent Units
Property Management Applications

Smart Home Integration

The FE489 Encode features built-in WiFi that connects directly to your home network without requiring additional hubs or accessories. Use the Schlage Home app for remote locking and unlocking from anywhere, or pair with Key by Amazon for in-home delivery management and video monitoring of entry and exit activity. Voice control compatibility with Alexa-enabled devices provides hands-free operation convenience.

Manufacturer Resources

User's Guide

Why Choose Schlage Residential Quality?

Schlage Residential FE489 electronic locks deliver professional-grade security with solid forged brass construction and Grade 1 ANSI/BHMA certification for demanding residential applications. The comprehensive warranty coverage includes 3-year electronic protection and limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty for added confidence. Engineered with nearly a century of dedication to security innovation, this smart lock combines proven mechanical reliability with advanced WiFi connectivity for modern home security needs.

Built-in Wi-Fi allows remote locking, unlocking, and access code management via the Schlage Home app — no hub required. Support Resources: Manuals Hub: Schlage Manuals, Installation Guides & Templates (https://www.schlage.com/en/home/support/installation-manuals-templates.html) || Door Prep Templates: Schlage Encode Door Prep Template — No Existing Holes (https://www.schlage.com/content/dam/sch-us/documents/pdf/installation-manuals/schlage-encode-door-prep-no-holes.pdf) || Quick-Start Guides: Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt Quick Start Guide (https://www.schlage.com/content/dam/sch-us/documents/pdf/installation-manuals/schlage-encode-quick-start-guide.pdf) || Programming Guide: Schlage Programming Guides (https://www.schlage.com/en/home/support/programming-guides.html) || FAQs & Support: Schlage Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt FAQs and Support (https://www.schlage.com/en/home/support/faqs/schlage-encode.html) | Schlage Product FAQs (https://www.schlage.com/en/home/support/faqs.html)

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:: FE Series
Subcategory:: Keypad Locksets
Grade:: Grade 1
Product Type:: Handlesets
Keyed Function:: Single Cylinder
Product Group:: Electronic Locks
Product Subgroup:: Keypad Locksets
Keyed:: Yes
Commercial/Residential:: Residential
Electronic:: Yes
Lock Function:: Entrance
Reader Type:: Keypad
Segment:: Door Hardware
Product Attribute:: Electronic Locks
Product Model:: FE489
Product Function:: Handleset with Keypad Deadbolt
Door Thickness Range:: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Door Strike:: 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" Round Corner
Product Category:: Electronic Locks
Department:: Door Hardware

Schlage Residential FE489 WBC CAM 716 VLA – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage FE489 Encode handleset fit a 1-3/8 inch door, or does it need a 1-3/4 inch door?

Either one. The FE489 Encode keypad handleset covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches, so it works on both the standard commercial-style 1-3/4 inch slab and the thinner 1-3/8 inch doors common on older interior and side entries. Door prep is standard residential: 2-1/8 inch cross bore, with the latch backset adjustable between 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 inches, so it drops into most existing prepped doors without new boring.

2) Do I have to know my backset before ordering the Schlage FE489 Encode?

No. The latch shipped with the FE489 adjusts between the two backsets used in the trade, 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 inches, so you set it on the door rather than specifying it on the order. The faceplate is also covered both ways: round corner, square corner, and drive-in options come standard, with a 1 x 2-1/4 inch radius corner faceplate. The strike is 1-1/8 x 2-3/4 inches with round corners and includes a strike reinforcement.

3) I manage a building and want all the smart locks on one key. Can the FE489 Encode be keyed alike?

Yes, keyed alike is an ordering choice on the FE489. Keying must be specified: KD keyed different is the standard, KA keyed alike is selected when you want several locks to share one key. There is also a key code field if you are matching an existing key system. The cylinder is a 5-pin C keyway single cylinder, so any locks you already run on Schlage C keyway can be brought onto the same key. Note the keypad is the primary access method here, and each lock stores up to 100 access codes, with 2 preset 4-digit codes in the box.

4) Does the Schlage Encode FE489 need a hub or bridge to work remotely?

No hub, no bridge, no adapter. WiFi is built into the FE489 Encode and joins your network directly, which is the main practical difference between it and Bluetooth-only smart locks that need a separate gateway to reach the internet. Once it is on the network you lock, unlock, and add or delete codes remotely through the Schlage Home app. It also pairs with Key by Amazon for delivery access and entry video, and works with Alexa-enabled devices for voice control. No wiring at the door either, it runs on 4 AA batteries, included.

5) Is the Schlage FE489 a deadbolt only, or does it include the door handle too?

It is a complete entry set, not just a deadbolt. The FE489 pairs the Encode keypad deadbolt with a Camelot handleset on the exterior and an Avila lever on the interior, so one order covers the whole opening. Outside you get the keypad plus a key cylinder, inside a thumbturn. That is the entrance function: the lever passes latch duty and the deadbolt does the securing. Handle is solid forged brass with a zinc-based lever.

6) Is the Schlage FE489 Encode strong enough for a rental or multi-family front door?

The deadbolt on the FE489 exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 criteria, which is the highest of the three residential/commercial security grades, and the handleset portion exceeds Grade 2. Deadbolt throw is a full 1 inch. That combination is why it turns up on rental turnovers, vacation rentals, and senior living units where codes get changed between tenants rather than keys being rekeyed. Bear in mind it is built and rated as residential hardware, not a commercial mortise or cylindrical lock.

7) What is the closest alternative to the Schlage FE489 Encode if I want a touch-operated entry set instead of a push-button keypad?

The Schlage FE489 Encode uses a keypad reader on a handleset with a keypad deadbolt, so entry is by pressing coded buttons. If you would rather operate the exterior by touch, the Emtek EMPowered 2 Touch Entry Set with Baden Grip covers the same job of a full electronic entry set on a front door, with a touch exterior instead of a button keypad. Both are electronic entry sets with a gripped exterior handle, so the door still reads as a traditional handleset opening; the difference the buyer feels day to day is button entry versus touch entry.

8) Will the Schlage FE489 deadbolt throw far enough to catch my existing strike?

The FE489 throws a 1 inch deadbolt, which is the throw length Grade 1 deadbolts are built to and what most existing residential strikes and jamb prep are cut for. The supplied strike is 1-1/8 x 2-3/4 inches with round corners and comes with a reinforcer. If your current strike is that size with round corners, the new one drops straight into the same mortise; if the jamb was cut for a square corner strike, plan on a small chisel touch-up on the corners.

9) Can a Schlage Encode keypad lock be installed on an exterior door in a cold climate?

Yes. The exterior-mounted portion of the FE489 lock body is rated from -35C to 66C, and the interior body from -10C to 50C, so northern winters and full sun on a south-facing door are both inside its range. Install is screwdriver-only into standard door prep, roughly 30 minutes, with no wiring to run.

10) What is the difference between the Schlage FE489 Encode entry set and an Emtek EMPowered 2 touch entry set?

Both are full electronic entry sets rather than deadbolt-only units, but they take different approaches at the door. The FE489 Encode reads a keypad, has built-in WiFi with no hub, and keeps a 5-pin C keyway cylinder for key override. Emtek's EMPowered 2 sets, like the Baden Grip and Hercules Grip versions, are touch-operated entry sets. Choose on the trim first: if you want the Schlage Camelot handleset with an Avila lever and code-based access you can manage remotely, the FE489 is the match. If you are after Emtek's decorative grip styling, look at the EMPowered 2.

11) If the batteries die on a Schlage Encode keypad lock, am I locked out?

No. The FE489 is a single cylinder keyed lock, so there is a real key cylinder on the exterior alongside the keypad, 5-pin C keyway, and one key ships with it. It also gives a low battery indicator with weeks of advance warning before the 4 AA batteries need swapping. For a rental or a managed property, keeping one C keyway key on file per lock covers the case where a tenant never reports the warning.

12) I need a matching electronic entry set for a second door but want a different grip style than the Camelot handleset. What are the options?

Within touch-operated electronic entry sets, Emtek builds the EMPowered 2 line in more than one grip: the Baden grip and the Hercules grip, both sold as full touch entry sets. That gives you two exterior grip profiles under one electronic platform if the second opening calls for a different look. The Schlage FE489 Encode pairs its Camelot handleset with an Avila lever and an electronic keypad, so choosing between them is a decision about grip appearance and whether the household enters by touch or by keypad code.

13) Will an Emtek EMPowered 2 touch entry set do the same job as the Schlage FE489 on a keyed residential front door?

Both are electronic entry sets meant for a residential front door. The Schlage FE489 Encode is a keyed single cylinder entrance function set, so it retains a key cylinder on the exterior alongside the keypad and is rated ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 on the deadbolt. The Emtek EMPowered 2 Touch Entry Set with Hercules Grip is a touch entry set in the EMPowered series. If the key override on the exterior is part of what you are buying, confirm that detail on whichever set you choose before ordering, since that is the point where the two platforms differ most for a property manager keying several doors alike.

14) What finishes does the Schlage FE489 Encode Camelot handleset come in?

Two: 619 Satin Nickel and 716 Aged Bronze. Those are the standard BHMA finish codes, so if the other openings in the building are already spec'd 619 or 716 in Schlage trim, the Camelot handleset and Avila lever will match without a special order.

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Does the Schlage Residential FE489 WBC CAM 716 VLA come with a warranty?

Absolutely. The Schlage Residential FE489 WBC CAM 716 VLA is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.

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Schlage Residential FE489 Encode WiFi Electronic Keypad Deadbolt with Camelot Handleset and Avila Lever

Schlage Residential FE489 Encode WiFi Electronic Keypad Deadbolt with Camelot Handleset and Avila Lever