Schlage Set to Launch Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt Featuring Ultra Wideband and Apple Home Integration

In an era where the smart home is rapidly evolving from a collection of isolated gadgets into a cohesive, intuitive ecosystem, the hardware securing the front door remains one of the most critical components. Earlier this year at CES 2025, Schlage, a brand synonymous with residential security for over a century, provided a glimpse into the future of home access with the unveiling of the Sense Pro smart deadbolt. Today, the company officially confirmed that the wait for this highly anticipated device is nearly over. The Schlage Sense Pro, equipped with cutting-edge Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology and deep integration with Apple Home, is scheduled to hit the market on June 29.

The announcement marks a significant milestone in the smart lock category, which has long struggled to balance convenience with absolute reliability. While smart locks have existed for over a decade, the user experience has often been marred by the limitations of older wireless protocols. The introduction of the Sense Pro represents Schlage’s most ambitious attempt yet to refine the "walk-up" experience, utilizing advanced spatial awareness to ensure that a door unlocks exactly when a homeowner intends it to—and not a moment sooner or later.

Schlage Sense Pro Debuts as the Second Apple Home Smart Lock with Ultra Wideband

The integration of smart locks into the Apple Home ecosystem is a well-established trend, but the technology powering these devices is undergoing a generational shift. For years, manufacturers relied on Bluetooth or geofencing to trigger "auto-unlock" features. These methods, while innovative at the time, were frequently plagued by latency issues or lack of precision. Bluetooth-based proximity sensing often suffered from signal interference or slow "handshakes" between the phone and the lock, leading to frustrating delays where a user might stand at their door for several seconds waiting for the mechanism to engage.

The Schlage Sense Pro seeks to eliminate these pain points through the implementation of Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology. Unlike Bluetooth, which measures signal strength to estimate distance, UWB uses "Time of Flight" calculations to determine the precise location of a device with centimeter-level accuracy. This allows the lock to communicate with a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch to understand the user’s exact position in relation to the door.

Currently, the market for UWB-equipped locks compatible with Apple Home is extremely limited. The Aqara U400 has held the distinction of being the first to offer this level of integration. With the launch of the Sense Pro, Schlage becomes the second major player to adopt the standard, bringing its decades of mechanical security expertise to a high-tech platform.

According to Schlage’s official announcement, the Sense Pro is the debut product for the brand’s new "Schlage Converge" technology suite. This system is designed to go beyond simple proximity detection. By leveraging the UWB chip found in modern Apple devices, Schlage Converge analyzes a variety of data points to ensure a seamless entry. The system does not merely look for the presence of a key; it calculates the speed, trajectory, and motion of the user. This sophisticated logic allows the lock to distinguish between someone walking past the door inside the house and someone approaching the door from the outside with the intent to enter.