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I find certain things very confusing. Like a dessert with meat, a pizza with pineapple on it, spinach in smoothies, cherry blossom flavored Lay’s, tomato-based cocktails, and a Schlage lock that would blink green but won’t open. While my idea of blasphemous foods may not be relevant to you, the article certainly is, especially if your Schlage lock blinks green but won’t open. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A smart lock is one of the best innovations in the field of home security. It is not incorrect to say that smart locks were the game changer that completely modified the way we secure our homes. It is not possible to talk about smart locks and not mention Schlage, as Schlage locks are one of the most reputed locks that are proudly securing several American homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Schlage locks usually work well and have a long lifespan, like any other electronic device, it is normal for the smart locks to act faulty. At times, you may encounter issues like Schlage lock blinking red light<\/a> or Schlage lock not opening but blinking green. While these issues can be troublesome, most of them can be fixed easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering why your Schlage lock is blinking green but not working, the first thing that you must ensure to check is whether your lock has the vacation mode deactivated. Your lock may also blink green if it is not installed properly. In this case, I advise reinstalling the lock to fix the issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will learn about several reasons why your Schlage lock blinks green but won’t open. We will also discuss the resolution of the problem. But before that, let us understand how a Schlage lock works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does A Schlage Lock Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Schlage lock<\/a> is a smart lock that allows you to lock and unlock your door without a key. The electronic mechanism uses codes to program, lock, and unlock the lock. The lock may also be connected to voice assistants like Alexa or Siri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Schlage lock has two types of codes associated with it- the programming code and the user code. The programming code of a Schlage lock is a 6-digit code that is used to put the smart lock into programming mode. The code does not unlock the smart lock and only enables you to perform functions like changing or deleting the user code, activating or deactivating the vacation mode, etc. However, a user code is a 4-digit, routine code that works as the key to your lock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Schlage smart lock comes with a default programming code that is mentioned in the user manual and also at the back of the lock. The programming code can be changed and is also used to set up the user code. You may set up to 19 user codes on your Schlage locks, of which one would be the primary user code, and the rest are the guest codes. To learn how to change the codes on a Schlage lock<\/a>, refer to one of the articles that I wrote recently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The user code of your Schlage smart lock must be different from the first four digits of the programming code. In case you try to set a user code with the digits identical to that of the programming code, your Schlage lock will flash a red light, and you will not be able to set the user code. To troubleshoot the issue, try setting a user code with digits different from the first four digits of the programming code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is My Schlage Lock Blinking Green But Not Working?  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Schlage lock has a status light, or the Schlage button, to indicate certain messages. A green light on a Schlage lock usually means that the lock has accepted the user code to unlock or that your programming command has been accepted. Seeing a green light on your Schlage lock that does not unlock may sound strange but is normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, there are two reasons why you would see a green light on your Schlage lock that won’t open. One, your Schlage lock is on vacation mode. Two, your Schlage lock is not installed properly. In this section of the article, we will discuss both the issues and their resolutions in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issue 1: Your Schlage Lock Is On Vacation Mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you try to unlock your Schlage lock using the guest user code and the vacation mode is activated on your Schlage lock, your lock will not unlock, and you will see a red light followed by a green light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vacation mode on a Schlage lock disables all guest user codes at the keypad so that only the primary user code works. Vacation mode ensures that nobody can enter your home in your absence. If the keypad of your smart lock is not responding to the user code that you are entering, there are chances that the vacation mode is activated on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution: Deactivate Vacation Mode On Your Schlage Lock<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In case the vacation mode is activated on your Schlage lock, you will have to deactivate the same to open your lock using the guest user code. To deactivate the vacation mode, follow the steps given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n