Software · head to head
August Smart Lock vs Yale Smart Locks
August Smart Lock
Software
Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Yale Smart Locks
Software
Trusted smart lock security for your home
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality; Yale Smart Locks the Internet Archive's capture of Yale's US homepage on 22 December 2020 named six distinct smart lock and security product lines, Assure Lock, Assure Lever, Smart Delivery Box, Smart Cabinet Lock, Pro SL, and the Pivot Collection, each with a 'Buy Now' link but no price figure present on the page.
- They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Yale Smart Locks covers Keypad entry.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and Yale Smart Locks actually diverge.
| Attribute | August Smart Lock | Yale Smart Locks |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | IOS, Android, Web | IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 1840 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in August Smart Lock
- Retrofit Design
- Auto-Unlock
- Guest Access
- Activity Log
- Alexa
- Google Home
- HomeKit
- Web support
Only in Yale Smart Locks
- Keypad entry
- App control
- Guest codes
- Auto-lock
- Tamper alerts
- Activity log
- Apple HomeKit
- Amazon Alexa
Both cover
- SmartThings
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
August Smart Lock
- Keyless entry
- Guest access
- Remote unlocknot Yale Smart Locks
- Activity monitoringnot Yale Smart Locks
Yale Smart Locks
- Keyless entry
- Guest access
- Security monitoringnot August Smart Lock
- Rental managementnot August Smart Lock
Both are used for keyless entry, guest access, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
August Smart Lock
- Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality
Yale Smart Locks
- The Internet Archive's capture of Yale's US homepage on 22 December 2020 named six distinct smart lock and security product lines, Assure Lock, Assure Lever, Smart Delivery Box, Smart Cabinet Lock, Pro SL, and the Pivot Collection, each with a 'Buy Now' link but no price figure present on the page.
Pricing, plan by plan
August Smart Lock
On request- Smart Lock$149/month
- Auto-lock
- Auto-unlock
- Guest access
- WiFi Smart Lock$249/month
- Built-in WiFi
- Remote access
- DoorSense
Yale Smart Locks
On request- Assure Lock 2$190/month
- Keypad
- Auto-lock
- DoorSense
- Assure Lock SL$260/month
- Touchscreen
- No key
- Modern design
Which should you pick?
Choose August Smart Lock if
- You need retrofit design.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want auto-unlock.
Choose Yale Smart Locks if
- You need keypad entry.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want app control.
Questions people ask
- Is August Smart Lock or Yale Smart Locks better?
- Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock starts at On request and Yale Smart Locks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, August Smart Lock or Yale Smart Locks?
- August Smart Lock starts at On request and Yale Smart Locks at On request.
- Does August Smart Lock or Yale Smart Locks run on more platforms?
- August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. Yale Smart Locks runs on IOS, Android.
- What is August Smart Lock best used for?
- August Smart Lock is most often used for keyless entry, guest access, remote unlock, activity monitoring. Of those, remote unlock and activity monitoring are not what Yale Smart Locks is typically brought in for.
- What can August Smart Lock do that Yale Smart Locks cannot?
- August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. Yale Smart Locks covers Keypad entry, App control, Guest codes, Auto-lock. Both handle SmartThings, IOS support, Android support.