CATEGORY : Smart Locks

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock VS. Schlage Z Wave Connect

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7.4
Winner:

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

Reasons to buy Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock:

  • button icon Captures and store videos of visitors
  • button icon Sends you alerts when the lock is used
  • button icon Very easy to install
  • button icon Has a keyed lock cylinder for physical key backup
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5.8
Runners Up:

Schlage Z Wave Connect

Reasons to buy Schlage Z Wave Connect :

  • button icon Set different access pin codes for family members
  • button icon Good battery life
  • button icon Fingerprint-resistant touch screen
  • button icon Can be managed remotely
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

  • MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA
  • AUTO-LOCK
  • AUTO-UNLOCK
  • TWO WAY AUDIO
USABILITY
WINNER :

Schlage Z Wave Connect

  • KEEP YOUR EXISTING LOCK AND KEYS
  • ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING KEYS
SAFETY
WINNER :

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

  • DATA ENCRYPTION
  • MISCHIEF PREVENTION
DESIGN
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

Reasons why we like it:

  • MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA
  • AUTO-LOCK
  • AUTO-UNLOCK
  • TWO WAY AUDIO
  • INCLUDES A DOORBELL
  • DATA ENCRYPTION
  • MISCHIEF PREVENTION
  • EMERGENCY POWER OPTION
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COMPARISON – Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock VS. Schlage Z Wave Connect

PERFORMANCE

REMOTELY CONTROLLED

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

This unit can remotely unlock or lock the door using your Smartphone from anywhere. However, you will need to install the Gate-App on your Smartphone in-order to remotely control this smart-lock.

Yes

Remotely control the device with Alexa voice control or Smartphone. You can use any of those two technologies to lock or unlock your door remotely.

MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

It is equipped with a motion-activated camera that will provide you with real-time videos on your Smartphone if motion is detected on your door.

No

AUTO-LOCK

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

Yes, you can utilize the auto-lock feature that can be accessed on the Gate-App in-order to set the amount of time your door should automatically get locked after closing it.

No

AUTO-UNLOCK

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

This device can only be automatically unlocked using the Gate-App installed on your Smartphone.

No

WIRELESS SMART LOCK

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

Features a Wi-Fi deadbolt that can be wirelessly connected to smart-devices like; Alexa, smart-home and even your Smartphone for remote-control and monitoring of your door.

Yes

It syncs with various wireless enabled devices that control your home and these include; Amazon Alexa, Echo Plus, Nexia, Samsung SmartThings, Lowe’s, Wink and Google Assistant

TRACKS ACTIVITY AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

The Gate-App will provide you with a clean history of comings and goings. In fact, with this device the administrator gets full, 24/7 access and the ability to video-monitor in the app. Lastly, this device comes with a 30-day FREE trial of the Gate Premier Plus Plan to store and share your recorded videos.

Yes

Much as it lacks a video camera which keeps track of door steps, Schlage has a built in feature which alerts you about what codes where used and when. These access codes can be created via the Smartphone using Z-Wave technology. Each member of your home can own a code - but you will always get alerts when they use the lock.

TWO WAY AUDIO

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

Features a 2-way audio function which allows home-owners to speak directly to anyone on the door after pressing an audio-button. In fact, this device features a microphone and speakers which facilitate for 2-way audio communication.

No

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

USABILITY

INCLUDES A DOORBELL

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

It’s equipped with a doorbell that will help to make a sound if someone presses the doorbell-button. Additionally, you will even receive an alert on your Smartphone through the Gate-App in-case anyone presses the doorbell-button.

No

EASY INSTALLATION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

Can be easily installed by yourself and in just a few minutes using the included Philips-head screwdriver. Additionally, you should consider reading the user-manual in-order to properly install this smart-lock.

Yes

It has a standard lock design which fits most one-hole doors. All you need is a screwdriver to install this smart door lock on your door.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

Gate Labs says the lock will work with Amazon Alexa and other Wi-Fi connected devices.

Yes

Easily control Schlage Z-Wave smart lock with Amazon Alexa Echo Device. This is a voice activated device which you can command with voice to lock/unlock the door.

KEEP YOUR EXISTING LOCK AND KEYS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
No

Yes

Yes – this smart lock can fit above your default door lock

CONTROL ACCESS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

This device will allow administrative-users to create unique access-codes for easy control of the door. Additionally, an administrator can create and share unique one-time use or multiple use access codes with family, guests and service providers.

Yes

Set up to 30 access codes for family members, friends, guests and neighbour. Set a 4 digit code for each member of your house and delete any of these codes to limit access to your home at a given time. All key access code programming can be done from the keypad. Using Schlage Connect home monitoring system, you will receive alerts when people lock/unlock the door

USER FRIENDLY

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

It is very user-friendly because its equipped with a LED connected keypad for easy code-entry coupled with a key lock cylinder for physical backup in-case the smart-lock loses power.

Yes

The keypad keyless entry smart lock is very easy to use. The 4 digit access code is very to remember.

COMPATIBLE WITH COMMON TYPES OF CYLINDERS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
No

No

ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING DEADBOLT

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

This device can work on standard deadbolt locks. However, combination locks will require a separate handle and Mortise-locks are not compatible with this device.

Yes

You can attach it to your existing deadbolt

ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING KEYS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
No

Yes

You don’t have to throw away your keys. All you can do is change and delete codes but not keys.

BATTERY LIFE

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

This unit is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can last for about 3-months on a single charge and you can even monitor the battery-power through the Gate-app. However, the battery-life may depend on how much activity you have at your door.

Yes

The device uses 4 AA alkaline batteries which last up-to 6-12 months

Schlage Z Wave Connect

SAFETY

PIN CODES ACCESS

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

Features a pin-code provision that will allow you and other people to enter unique access-codes so as to unlock the door. In fact, this device will allow you to create and share unique one-time use or multiple use access pin-codes.

Yes

This keyless security device can be locked / unlocked with a special pin code that you can set via the LED screen. By default the device comes with a pin code but you change it to suit your best needs.

DATA ENCRYPTION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

Yes, the recorded videos and audio-clips are 256-bit encrypted and stored in the cloud. Additionally, the data transferred between this device and your Smartphone is Military-Grade Encrypted.

No

FIRE WARNING

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
No

No

DOUBLE AUTHENTICATION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
No

No

RANDOM SECURITY CODE

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
No

No

INTRUSION ALARM

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

It uses its motion detection camera to send you an alert on your Smartphone via Gate-App in-case intrusion is detected at your door.

Yes

It comes with a built-in audible alarm sensor that alerts you when there is a suspicious activity on the door. You can choose between 3 alert modes and these include; Activity, Tamper and Forced Entry alert mode.

DOUBLE LOCKING

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
No

No

ANTI THEFT ALARM

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

This unit will still use its motion detection camera to send you an alert on your Smartphone via Gate-App if someone tries to forcefully break into your home

Yes

Device comes with a Forced Entry Alert Mode which works as an anti theft alarm. It will warn you when somebody tries to force themselves into the house.

MISCHIEF PREVENTION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

It will lock the keypad and even capture images of the person on the door if wrong codes are entered for multiple times. In fact, it will send you an alert and picture of a person entering wrong-codes on the door.

No

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock

DESIGN

DURABLE

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

Features a sturdy, metallic-body made of Aluminium-Zinc in-order to ensure maximum durability in all weather-conditions.

Yes

It has a strong, functional and durable Touchscreen finished with matte that protects it against smudges

LED KEYPAD

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

It is equipped with a LED-lit, connected keypad that allows for easy entering of access-codes in-order facilitate for easy entry.

Yes

It has a LED KEYPAD which displays numbers from 0 - 9 and Schlage button which you can use to set/reset the device.

LOW BATTERY WARNING

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

You will receive a push notification on your Smartphone via the Gate-App if the battery is low so that you can recharge it in time.

Yes

Once the battery is low, you will see a red beeping light on the Touch Pad.

EMERGENCY POWER OPTION

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
Yes

This device is rechargeable which implies that you can use the included charging cable to power it up in-case it loses power. Additionally, this device comes with a backup-key that will allow you to unlock the door using a physical-key in-case this smart-lock loses battery-power.

No

DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN

Gate Labs Camera Smart Lock
Schlage Z Wave Connect
No

Yes

The illuminated, fingerprint-resistant digital Touch screen is smudge protected thus ensuring that wear patterns always remain undetectable.

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