Yale
Yale Assure Lock 2
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Ranked #1 in Smart Locks
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
The broadest consensus pick of 2026: CNET's best overall smart lock, Wirecutter's runner-up, and The Verge's long-running favorite line. Compact, sturdy, modular (keypad, touchscreen, fingerprint Touch variants) and covers every major ecosystem including Apple Home Key.
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Key features
- ✓ Modular line: keypad, touchscreen, or fingerprint (Touch)
- ✓ Apple Home Key support on select models
- ✓ Works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings
- ✓ Compact, low-profile deadbolt design
- ✓ Wi-Fi or Z-Wave modules available
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Yale Assure Lock 2. Here's the stance each one takes.
S 1 A 2
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CNET Best overall home smart lock: compact, sturdy, excellent app, works with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google, and supports Apple Home Keys; nearly everything a modern smart lock should offer without the bulk. S Read → W 
Wirecutter Runner-up pick in Wirecutter's 2026 guide, just behind the Schlage Arrive. A Read → T 
The Verge Previously the guide's top pick; the line has something for everyone, and the Assure Lock 2 Touch's built-in fingerprint reader is fast and efficient. A Read →
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