Kwikset Aura Reach (US) vs Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US)
Smart locks · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
- The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works with SmartThings and Home Assistant; for the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter and radio.
Side by side
| Fact | Kwikset Aura Reach (US) | Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[1],[2],[4] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[2],[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[1],[2] | Yes[2],[4] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[1],[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[2],[3] | Unconfirmed[5] |
| Radio | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[2] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[3],[4] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1],[2] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Replaces deadbolt[1] | Replaces deadbolt[1],[2] |
| Keypad | Yes[1] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Power | 4 × AA[1] | 4 × AA[1] |
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 Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US) works directly. More smart locks for Apple Home
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US) works directly. More smart locks for Google Home
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Kwikset Aura Reach (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US) works directly. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (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 Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart locks for SmartThings
- Kwikset Aura Reach (US) or Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (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 Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart locks for Home Assistant
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