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Schlage Keypad Deadbolt (BE365) battery
1 × 9V alkaline
Schlage Keypad Deadbolt (BE365) takes 1× 9V alkaline per Allegion. Do not buy 4× AA from an Encode guide for this model.
How to replace it
| How to open | Open the interior battery cover and replace the 9V alkaline cell. |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Match snap connector polarity |
| Low battery indicator | Low battery warning on lock |
| Notes | Allegion KB lists 1× 9V alkaline for BE365 — not 4× AA Encode family. |
| Access | Tool-free |
Important
- BE365 uses 1× 9V alkaline — do not copy Encode 4× AA answers onto this model.
- Battery identification only — no lock-bypass guidance.
Sources
Helpful for this device
Optional tools for opening, testing or charging — separate from the battery answer.
- Ansmann Energy Check LCD
Quick household cell check (good / low / replace)
- ZTS Mini-MBT Multi-Battery Tester
More informative state-of-charge style checks across common formats
- Battery tester
Quick good / low / dead check for household cells
New battery but still not working?
A fresh 1 × 9V should restore Schlage Keypad Deadbolt (BE365) if the battery was the problem. Work through the checks below before replacing the device.
- Check orientation
Confirm the cell is seated correctly: Match snap connector polarity
- Check the battery type
This device needs 1 × 9V (alkaline). Rechargeable cells are not supported for this device. Same size does not always mean the same battery.
- Check known model-specific issues
BE365 uses 1× 9V alkaline — do not copy Encode 4× AA answers onto this model. Battery identification only — no lock-bypass guidance.
- Confirm the battery itself
If you have a battery tester or multimeter, check the cell. A low open-circuit voltage often means replace; for rechargeable AA/AAA, a capacity test is more informative than voltage alone.
- Still not responding?
If a correct, fresh battery installed properly does not restore the device, the fault may be elsewhere — the device may need service or replacement.
Need to replace the device?
Schlage Keypad Deadbolt (BE365) is still sold new. Only buy another if a fresh battery and the checks above did not help.