Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) vs Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU)
Smart locks · For Europe
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) | Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[7],[9] | Yes, over Wi-Fi[4],[6] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[3],[4] | Via Matter[4] |
| Google Home | Yes[4],[6] | Via Matter[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[3],[5] | Via Matter[4] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[3],[4] | Via Matter[4] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter[10] | Via Matter[2],[6] |
| Radio | Bluetooth, Thread[1],[2],[9] | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[4],[5],[6] |
| Hub required | No[2],[7] | No[1],[4] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Fit | Retrofit (keeps keys)[1],[12] | Retrofit (keeps keys)[3],[5] |
| Keypad | No[8] | No[3] |
| Power | 4 × AA or Nuki Power Pack[2],[11] | Rechargeable battery[5] |
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
- Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) works through Matter. More smart locks for Apple Home
- Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) works directly; the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) works through Matter. More smart locks for Google Home
- Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) works directly; the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) works through Matter. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
- Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with SmartThings?
- Both. The Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) works through Matter. More smart locks for SmartThings
- Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
- Both. The Nuki Smart Lock 4th Gen (EU) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) works through Matter. More smart locks for Home Assistant
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