Locks integration
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)vsYale Assure Lock 2
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Yale Assure Lock 2
5/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) | 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 Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) 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 Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported