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BroadLink vs Schlage

Comparing both brands side by side, ratings, catalog size and every product, so you can see which fits your smart home better.

Updated June 2026
BroadLink logoHigher rated
4.1/5
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BroadLink is a Chinese smart home brand best known for its universal IR and RF remote controls that bring older appliances like TVs and air conditioners into the smart home. Its catalog also includes smart plugs, switches and sensors, controlled through the BroadLink app and compatible with Alexa and Google Home. BroadLink is a budget-friendly way to automate devices that lack native connectivity.

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Schlage logo
SchlageUnited States flagUnited States
3.9/5
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Schlage is an American lock manufacturer founded in 1920 and part of Allegion since 2013, best known for residential deadbolts and door hardware certified to the highest BHMA grades. Its smart lock range covers the Wi-Fi Encode and Encode Plus families plus Z-Wave and Bluetooth models, managed through the Schlage Home app. The Encode Plus adds Apple Home and Apple home keys for tap-to-unlock with an iPhone or Apple Watch, alongside Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control.

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