Schlage Set to Launch Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt with Ultra Wideband Support for Apple Home Users

This sophisticated logic ensures that the deadbolt retracts precisely as the user reaches the handle, creating a truly frictionless experience. The integration with Apple’s Home Key feature further enhances this, allowing the secure credentials stored in the Apple Wallet app to communicate with the lock via the UWB frequency. For users who have grown accustomed to the convenience of Apple Pay or digital car keys, the Sense Pro brings that same level of high-security, high-convenience automation to the front door.

A Future-Proof Foundation with Matter and Thread

Beyond its headline UWB features, the Schlage Sense Pro is built on a foundation of modern smart home standards. The device supports Matter over Thread, a critical inclusion for any high-end accessory in the current market. Matter is the industry-unifying protocol backed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung, designed to ensure that smart home devices can work together regardless of the manufacturer or the primary smart home hub being used.

By utilizing Thread—a low-power, low-latency mesh networking protocol—the Sense Pro avoids the common pitfalls of Wi-Fi-based smart locks, such as heavy battery drain and sluggish response times. Thread allows the lock to maintain a constant, stable connection to the home network through a Border Router (such as an Apple TV 4K or HomePod), ensuring that remote commands and status updates are delivered almost instantaneously.

Furthermore, the Sense Pro is designed with Aliro compatibility in mind. Aliro is a new communication standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) specifically for access control. It aims to create a unified language for mobile devices and wearables to interact with locks and readers across different environments, whether it be a residential home, an office building, or a gym. By including Aliro support, Schlage is positioning the Sense Pro as a long-term investment that will remain compatible with the next generation of digital access infrastructure.

Design, Hardware, and Battery Life

True to the Schlage brand, the Sense Pro does not sacrifice physical security for digital convenience. The deadbolt is expected to maintain the high-grade residential security ratings that Schlage is known for, featuring robust construction designed to withstand forced entry attempts. Visually, the lock follows a modern aesthetic, with a sleek, minimalist exterior that fits contemporary architectural styles.

Despite the power requirements of UWB and Thread, Schlage has managed to optimize the device for longevity. The company claims the Sense Pro will offer up to six months of battery life on a single set of batteries. While this is shorter than some traditional non-connected deadbolts, it is competitive within the "pro" category of smart locks, especially considering the continuous spatial scanning required for the UWB "Converge" features.