Best overall
Yale August Smart Lock
4.2 overall score
Highest ranked Yale product by consolidated review score.
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Safest pick
Yale Assure Lock 2 Smart Lock
3.9 overall score
Balances a strong score with broader review coverage.
Strongest category
Smart Locks
3.9 average score
Where this brand scores best across its ranked products.
Most praised feature
Existing hardware reuse
4.6 brand average
The strongest recurring feature in this brand lineup.
Feature standout
Yale August Smart Lock
5.0 in Hub requirement
The strongest product-feature match inside this brand.
Common watch-out
Warranty and support
2.6 brand average
The lowest recurring score to check before choosing.
Choose if you want a retrofit smart lock with strong app and broad smart-home support plus built-in Wi-Fi. Skip if you need long battery life or flawless auto-unlock/DoorSense consistency.
Pros: Existing hardware reuse, Hub requirement
Cons: Battery, Voice control
Choose Yale Assure Lock 2 for a sleek, modular smart lock with strong access management; Skip it if you need long battery life on Wi-Fi or a keypad that stays...
Pros: Security features (encryption), Two-factor authentication availability
Cons: Warranty and support, Battery
Choose Yale Approach if you want an affordable retrofit lock with strong auto-unlock and a clean app experience. Skip it if you need HomeKit/Matter today or don’t want to deal...
Pros: Existing hardware reuse, Access logs
Cons: Build quality and durability, Fingerprint