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