Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU): what it works with

Yale · model Linus Smart Lock L2 · For Europe

• Matter Yes, over Wi-Fi
• Apple Home Via Matter
• Google Home Via Matter
• Amazon Alexa Via Matter
• SmartThings Via Matter
• Home Assistant Via Matter

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 fits over an existing Euro-profile cylinder and has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 built in. A firmware update added Matter over Wi-Fi, so Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings pair without a Yale bridge, and Home Assistant works through Matter too. It runs on a rechargeable pack charged over USB-C, about 6 months per charge, and has no keypad of its own.

Checked against 6 sources on Oct 11, 2026

Ecosystem compatibility

“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.

Specs that matter for setup

Radio

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth^[4],[5],[6]

Hub required

No^[1],[4]

Local control

Unconfirmed

Fit

Retrofit (keeps keys)^[3],[5]

Keypad

No^[3]

Power

Rechargeable battery^[5]

• Radio: Brochure lists Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 2.4-5 GHz. The CSA listing shows Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• Hub: Built-in Wi-Fi, so no Yale bridge is needed; Yale says only the partner platform's own hub is needed for Matter.
• Local control: No Yale source states local-only control.
• Fit: Fits over an existing Euro-profile cylinder that sticks out at least 3 mm, per the brochure; Yale says an incompatible cylinder may need replacing.
• Keypad: No keypad on the lock; Yale says PIN access needs the separate Yale Smart Keypad. The Yale Dot is another optional accessory.
• Power: Rechargeable Li-ion pack charged over USB-C after removing it from the lock; up to 6 months per charge, per the brochure.

Before you buy

• Matter needs lock firmware 2.0.20 or later and Yale Home app 2024.11.0 or later.
• The cylinder must stick out at least 3 mm, and Yale says an incompatible cylinder may need replacing.
• PIN access needs the separate Yale Smart Keypad.
• Yale's troubleshooting pages mention occasional 'No response' issues in Apple Home.
• Home Assistant's own Yale (cloud) integration does not support the L2, so use Matter.

Quick answers

Does the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) work with Apple Home?

Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. Listed by Yale. Yale's troubleshooting pages mention occasional 'No response' issues in Apple Home. More smart locks for Apple Home

Does the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) work with Google Home?

Yes, through Matter: add it with Google Home's Matter pairing. More smart locks for Google Home

Does the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) work with Amazon Alexa?

Yes, through Matter: add it with Amazon Alexa's Matter pairing. More smart locks for Amazon Alexa

Does the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) work with SmartThings?

Yes, through Matter: add it with SmartThings' Matter pairing. More smart locks for SmartThings

Does the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 (EU) work with Home Assistant?

Yes, through Matter: add it with Home Assistant's Matter pairing. Yale's main platform list does not include Home Assistant, but Yale UK's Matter page names it as the Matter hub that currently offers separate Unlock and Open Door actions. Home Assistant's own Yale (cloud) integration marks the L2 as unsupported, so Matter is the route. More smart locks for Home Assistant

Sources

1. Introducing the Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 — Yale manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
2. Our Linus Smart Lock L2 Just Got Smarter with Matter — Yale manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
3. FAQ Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 — Yale manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
4. Matter — Yale manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
5. Smart Lock Linus L2 brochure — Yale manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
6. Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 11, 2026

Official product page: www.yalehome.com