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Quick verdict
Yale's modular design is the standout here. Buy the lock body once and swap radio modules as your smart home evolves. Wi-Fi or Z-Wave, your choice; the Matter module Yale announced in 2022 never reached its store, and Yale now sells Matter as a separate lock instead. It adds up in cost compared to a one-piece lock, but the flexibility is worth it if you're not locked into one ecosystem.
Standout: Swappable radio modules let you choose Wi-Fi or Z-Wave without replacing the lock.
Notes last checked Mar 22, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantgoodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple HomegoodWell supported, with only minor gaps.
Google HomegoodWell supported, with only minor gaps.
AlexagoodWell supported, with only minor gaps.
Works offlineyes
Setupmoderate
Extra hub neededno
Powerbattery
Local control facts
Home Assistant: zwave_js integration, Local Push (home-assistant.io, checked Oct 10, 2026)
Why it stands out
modular design lets you add a Wi-Fi or Z-Wave Plus module to the Bluetooth lock body
Z-Wave module gives fully local control through Z-Wave JS, and the Bluetooth radio works locally with Home Assistant's Yale Access Bluetooth integration
sleek compact design compared to many smart locks
Reasons to hesitate
module system means the base lock plus module adds up in cost
no Matter option: the Matter module Yale announced at launch is not sold, so Matter buyers need the separate Yale Smart Lock with Matter
Yale/August app experience can be inconsistent
Best for
Z-Wave households that want a lock with fully local control
buyers who want protocol flexibility via swappable modules
Avoid if
you want the simplest single-purchase smart lock without module decisions
you want Matter or Thread on this lock body
Privacy and local-control notes
The Z-Wave module and the Bluetooth radio both allow local control. Cloud features are optional, not required for core lock/unlock.
Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Z-Wave JS with the Z-Wave Plus Smart Module (local), or Yale Access Bluetooth (yalexs_ble, official core integration, Local Push) on the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi versions; the Yale Access cloud integration is the fallback.
Buying reality check
Price notes: Premium when you factor in the lock body plus your chosen radio module.
Verified price reads: lowest seen $229.42, latest $229.99 on Nov 3, 2026.
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