mid price band
Aqara Smart Lock U100
Aqara · local control: good · cloud: medium
- Home Assistant: okay
- Setup: moderate
- Protocols: zigbee, bluetooth, matter, thread
- Best for: Apple Home households that still care about practical local behavior
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Smart locks product notes
Front-door hardware that balances local control, ecosystem support, and not getting locked into nonsense.
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AW
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)
August
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mid price band
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen)
August · local control: limited · cloud: high
- Home Assistant: good
- Setup: easy
- Protocols: wifi, bluetooth
- Best for: renters who cannot replace their deadbolt
premium price band
Level Lock+
Level · local control: okay · cloud: medium
- Home Assistant: poor
- Setup: moderate
- Protocols: bluetooth, thread, matter
- Best for: buyers who care deeply about preserving existing door aesthetics
premium price band
Schlage Encode Plus
Schlage · local control: good · cloud: medium
- Home Assistant: okay
- Setup: easy
- Protocols: wifi, thread, matter, bluetooth
- Best for: households wanting a polished mainstream smart lock with modern ecosystem support
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YA
Yale Assure Lock 2
Yale
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premium price band
Yale Assure Lock 2
Yale · local control: good · cloud: low
- Home Assistant: good
- Setup: moderate
- Protocols: wifi, bluetooth, matter
- Best for: Matter and Thread enthusiasts wanting a future-proof lock
premium price band
Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus
Yale · local control: good · cloud: medium
- Home Assistant: good
- Setup: moderate
- Protocols: matter, thread, bluetooth
- Best for: buyers who want a smart lock that can evolve with a changing ecosystem stack