Kwikset Aura Reach (US) vs Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US)
Smart locks · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
- The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works with Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant; for the Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Kwikset Aura Reach (US) | Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[1] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[2],[3] | Unconfirmed |
| Radio | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[2] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Replaces deadbolt[1] | Replaces deadbolt[1] |
| Keypad | Yes[1] | Yes[1] |
| Power | 4 × AA[1] | 8 × AA[1],[2] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Kwikset Aura Reach (US). The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart locks for Apple Home
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US) works directly. More smart locks for Google Home
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US) works directly. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Kwikset Aura Reach (US). The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart locks for SmartThings
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Kwikset Aura Reach (US). The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart locks for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Kwikset Aura Reach (US) · Wyze Lock Bolt v2 (US)