Locks integration
Schlage Encode Plus Smart LockvsYale Assure Lock 2
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Yale Assure Lock 2
5/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock | Yale Assure Lock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✕ No | ✓ 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 Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and Matter, where Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock 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.
Schlage Encode Plus Smart Lock
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported