Locks integration
August Smart Lock ProvsYale Assure Lock 2
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
August Smart Lock Pro
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Yale Assure Lock 2
5/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | August Smart Lock Pro | Yale Assure Lock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✓ Matter |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✓ Matter |
Which should you buy?
Yale Assure Lock 2 supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Yale Assure Lock 2 works natively with Samsung SmartThings and Matter, where August Smart Lock Pro requires a workaround or has no support.
Yale Assure Lock 2 supports Matter/Thread, making it compatible with all major ecosystems without a bridge — a meaningful advantage for long-term smart home flexibility.
August Smart Lock Pro
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported