I did on both of mine and just use bluetooth and my batteries have lasted months. I use my 2 locks in homekit and they work perfectly without that module.
Praise
Smart Home
Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus with Wi-Fi and Matter
Smart Locks
The Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus brings Matter compatibility, 250 access codes, and built-in Wi-Fi to a no-hub smart deadbolt — the most interoperable smart lock available for mixed-ecosystem households. Available on Amazon.ca (ASIN B09CDNG63N) at around $299 CAD.
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Smart Locks
Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus with Wi-Fi and Matter
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One advantage of the Yale lock is that it has replaceable modules for wireless protocols. I'm hoping they come out with a Thread version in the not-too-distant future.
Praise
I have one of these and had similar issues. It has constant issues unless it's within eyesight of a bluetooth HomePod, etc. It literally will start getting flaky if \*anything\* is in the way. Nothing can block it.
Complaint
Absolutely love it. Use our lock at least 5 times a day and the battery lasts about 6 months. I have the Bluetooth only version and only use it with HomeKey. Have never really had any issues with it outside of some user error with other members of the house haha
Praise
The battery on a wifi lock is only going to last about 6 months or so, therefore, I would not buy the wifi lock.
Comparison
I have an Assure Lock 2 Plus and I don't see any physical indicators even though the app shows me the low battery warning. Yale support is of no help. They replaced my inside unit 2 times but I continue to have the same problem.
Complaint
✅ What Works
- Matter support makes the Assure Lock 2 Plus the most interoperable smart lock available — it works natively with every major ecosystem (HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings) through a single Matter credential, with no separate cloud accounts or bridges required for ecosystem integration.
- The lock supports up to 250 unique access codes — more than any competing smart lock at this price — making it ideal for Airbnb hosts, rental properties, and families with multiple regular visitors who each need their own code.
- The touchscreen keypad is backlit and responsive in cold weather, which matters in Canadian climates where winter temperatures can cause capacitive touchscreens on competing locks to become unreliable. Physical keypad backup ensures the code entry always works regardless of temperature.
- Wi-Fi is built in without a hub, so remote access, notifications, and guest code management all work through the Yale Access app without purchasing any additional devices. Remote monitoring via the app includes detailed access logs with timestamps for every entry.
⚠️ Worth Knowing
- Unlike the Schlage Encode Plus, the Assure Lock 2 Plus does not support Apple Home Key — there's no tap-to-unlock with iPhone or Apple Watch. For Apple households specifically, the Schlage is the better choice. The Yale wins on ecosystem breadth and code capacity.
- The touchscreen keypad leaves fingerprint smudges that can reveal which digits your code uses if someone examines the screen closely. Yale's keypad scramble feature (which randomizes digit positions each use) mitigates this but requires enabling it in settings.
- The key cylinder included with the lock is a standard grade — not the highest security grade available. For very high-security applications, upgrading the key cylinder to a Grade 1 option from a locksmith provides better physical security than the included cylinder.
- Battery life depends heavily on usage — high-traffic installations (30+ operations/day) may see batteries last only 3–4 months rather than the claimed 6 months. The auto-lock feature, if enabled, increases battery drain further.
ClearPick Verdict
The Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus is the best cross-platform smart deadbolt for households with mixed Apple/Android devices or multiple smart home ecosystems — Matter support, 250 access codes, and built-in Wi-Fi cover every integration scenario. It's the clear choice over the Schlage for Android users, rental properties, and anyone who doesn't need Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock.
