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First Alert 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 July 2026
First Alert logo
First AlertUnited States flagUnited States
3.7/5
Average rating

First Alert is an American home safety brand owned by BRK Brands, specializing in smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers and combination smoke and CO alarms. Its smart lineup includes Wi-Fi connected smoke and CO alarms that send mobile alerts and work with Google Home, managed through the First Alert app. First Alert focuses on reliable, widely certified fire and CO safety products for the home.

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Schlage logo
SchlageUnited States flagUnited States
Higher rated
3.9/5
Average rating

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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