We have the encode and love it. are homes are in AZ and we travel a lot. I have programmed from ND and from Texas without any problems. There is a setting that allows temporary code use. you are able to put date and time the code will work and date and time it expires. The code doesn't work outside of the perimeters that are set. You do have to delete the person off your phone but the codes on the door delete. You can set to be notified every time the door is locked or unlocked. if a renter should be gone and the door is unlocked you can see it is unlocked and lock it. super nice for those renters that leave and don't lock it. The schlage support is great a quick phone call and they help you. It also notifies you if your batteries are getting low and they are super easy to change.