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