80
Jon Bitner
Digital Trends
“The Assure Lock 2 brings tons of features to your front door whether you’re at home or on vacation -- but it's a bit expensive.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Robust smartphone app
- Multiple available designs
- Gorgeous touchscreen
- Highly customizable performance
- Ultra‑slim exterior
- Platform flexibility
Points of Contention
- Expensive
- No Thread or Matter support
- Separate modules for fingerprint and Home Key
- Wi‑Fi bridge required
- Short battery life
- Low‑battery warning delay
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
The Verge
The Yale Assure Lock 2 is a slim, versatile smart lock with excellent smart-home integration and multiple control options. Its main drawbacks are the lack of Thread/Matter support and the inability to combine fingerprint and Apple Home Key in one unit.
80
Angela Moscaritolo
PCMag
“but the Assure Lock 2 is a strong competitor with a striking design.”
60
John Velasco
TechRadar
“The Yale Assure Lock 2 won’t see you spending a fortune to upgrade your existing deadbolt for a smart lock, covering enough of the basics to make it a competent offering.”
