Schlage Encode (US) vs Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US)

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FactSchlage Encode (US)Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US)
MatterUnconfirmedUnconfirmed
Apple HomeNo[4]Yes[1],[2],[4]
Google HomeYes[2]Yes[2],[4]
Amazon AlexaYes[7]Yes[2],[4]
SmartThingsUnconfirmedUnconfirmed
Home AssistantYes[8]Unconfirmed[5]
RadioWi-Fi, Bluetooth[3]Wi-Fi, Bluetooth[1],[3],[4]
Hub requiredNo[1],[2]No[1],[2]
Local controlUnconfirmedUnconfirmed
FitReplaces deadbolt[1],[2]Replaces deadbolt[1],[2]
KeypadYes[5]Yes[1],[2]
PowerUnconfirmed[6]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

Schlage Encode (US) or Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US): which works with Apple Home?
Only the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US). The Schlage Encode (US) doesn't work with Apple Home; the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US) works directly. More smart locks for Apple Home
Schlage Encode (US) or Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US): which works with Google Home?
Both work with Google Home directly. More smart locks for Google Home
Schlage Encode (US) or Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa
Schlage Encode (US) or Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US): which works with SmartThings?
Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
Schlage Encode (US) or Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US): which works with Home Assistant?
Confirmed only for the Schlage Encode (US). The Schlage Encode (US) works directly; the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Wi-Fi (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart locks for Home Assistant

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