Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU) vs Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU)

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FactNuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU)Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU)
MatterYes, over Thread[1],[5]Yes, over Wi-Fi[4],[6]
Apple HomeVia Matter[4],[5]Via Matter[4]
Google HomeVia Matter[4],[5]Via Matter[4]
Amazon AlexaVia Matter[4],[5]Via Matter[4]
SmartThingsVia Matter[4],[5]Via Matter[4]
Home AssistantVia Matter[4],[5]Via Matter[2],[6]
RadioBluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread[2],[3],[5]Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[4],[5],[6]
Hub requiredNo[1],[2]No[1],[4]
Local controlUnconfirmedUnconfirmed
FitEuro cylinder[1],[2]Retrofit (keeps keys)[3],[5]
KeypadNo[1]No[3]
PowerBuilt-in rechargeable battery[1]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.

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Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with Apple Home?
Both. The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (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 Ultra (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with Google Home?
Both. The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (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 Google Home
Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
Both. The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (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 Amazon Alexa
Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with SmartThings?
Both. The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (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 Ultra (EU) or Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
Both. The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (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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