Schlage Sense Pro™: Poor Battery Life

The Schlage Sense Pro™ is designed to have a battery life of approximately 6 months under normal usage. However, if you find yourself needing to replace the batteries sooner, such as every 4 months or less—your lock may be experiencing poor battery life. There are several potential causes for rapid battery drain, and fortunately, there are solutions to address these issues.

What causes rapid battery drain?

1. Poor  Wi-Fi or Thread signal strength.
2.  Having the lock paired to Schlage Home and Apple Home simultaneously.
3. Excessive Lock Usage.
4. Use of Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries

How to troubleshoot these issues:

1. Review Wi-Fi or Thread signal strength:

How to Check Wi-Fi Signal Strength

• A poor or weak Wi-Fi signal can contribute to reduced battery life.
• Check the Wi-Fi signal strength for your lock using the Schlage Home app or your router’s settings.
• If the signal strength is weak or poor, consider relocating your Wi-Fi or Thread router closer to the lock to improve connectivity. For more tips, review How to Improve Wi-Fi Signal in Your Home

2. Schlage recommends operating in one mode only.

• Remove the lock from either the Schlage Home app or the Apple Home app.

3. Reduce Lock Usage

• If the lock is being used more than 35-40 times per day, this could be the reason for poor battery performance.
• Consider moving to a door with less usage.

4. Avoid using lithium or rechargeable batteries

• Lithium and rechargeable batteries may not provide the consistent power output required for optimal lock performance.
• To resolve this issue, replace the current batteries with high-quality alkaline batteries for better reliability and longer battery life.