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Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) vs Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi

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Compare Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) vs Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi for locks and guest entry. Check the exact lock model, how to get in if it fails, and any extra device or paid plan you need.

Overview

Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt)

Retrofit a compatible deadbolt and share digital access, with a separate hosting service for booking links.

Best for: Keep a compatible deadbolt and add a listed hosting service.

Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi

Standard Assure Lock 2 offers keyed and key-free models with different backup entry methods.

Best for: Choosing a standard lock with the backup entry method you need.

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Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) versus Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi: features and conditions.
What matters to youNuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt)
4.8 / 5Out of 21,985 reviews/ratings
Smart access
Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi
4.3 / 5Out of 3,331 reviews/ratings
Smart access
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OverviewConsider the US Nuki Smart Lock if you want a retrofit lock with a documented hosting service sold separately. You can share digital access by hand without Smart Hosting. Booking connections use Nuki Web. Each connected lock needs its own Smart Hosting package at $69 per year. Check your deadbolt, how guests will enter and PMS requirements before choosing your setup.This profile covers Standard Assure Lock 2 sold for US/Canada use. Keyed YRD410/420 and key-free YRD430/450 have different backup entry methods. Remote control needs a compatible Wi-Fi module or Connect Bridge. Bluetooth-only use needs you nearby. Touch fingerprint and Plus Apple Home Key features are in separate models. The temporary-code notice below matters for automatic guest entry.
Plans and add-ons
US Deadbolt lock-only · add-on

The US store shows a $199 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra.

Home Set NFC promotional bundle · add-on

The US store shows a $289 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra.

Smart Hosting per integrated lock

The listed price is $69 per connected lock each year, paid yearly. We could not confirm monthly payments. The thirty-day trial becomes paid unless you cancel. The dollar currency code is unconfirmed. This is not a price per property.

Standard touchscreen Wi-Fi · add-on

We could not confirm the price for the chosen lock and options on the official product page. An earlier selection showed $279.99, but it does not match the listed model. Check your selection and checkout price. Touch and Plus are separate models.

Price and how you pay
US Deadbolt: $199/lock; currency to confirm
Plan prices and conditions

US Deadbolt: $199/lock; currency to confirm

The US store shows a $199 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra.

We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include.

US Deadbolt lock-only: US Deadbolt: $199/lock; currency to confirm

The US store shows a $199 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra.

We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include.

Home Set NFC promotional bundle: Home Set NFC: $289/bundle promotional offer; currency to confirm

The US store shows a $289 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra.

We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include.

Smart Hosting per integrated lock: Smart Hosting: $69/integrated lock/year; currency to confirm

The listed price is $69 per connected lock each year, paid yearly. We could not confirm monthly payments. The thirty-day trial becomes paid unless you cancel. The dollar currency code is unconfirmed. This is not a price per property.

We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include.

Standard touchscreen Wi-Fi: Price not confirmed
Plan prices and conditions

Standard touchscreen Wi-Fi: Price not confirmed

We could not confirm the price for the chosen lock and options on the official product page. An earlier selection showed $279.99, but it does not match the listed model. Check your selection and checkout price. Touch and Plus are separate models.

We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include.

Standard touchscreen Wi-Fi: Price not confirmed

We could not confirm the price for the chosen lock and options on the official product page. An earlier selection showed $279.99, but it does not match the listed model. Check your selection and checkout price. Touch and Plus are separate models.

We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include.

Limits and requirements
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      01 / Guest access
      Product type

      Choose locks, software to control entry or a managed service.

      Available

      Fits inside a US deadbolt. Euro Ultra is a separate product.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      Available

      Standard Assure Lock 2 Wi-Fi deadbolt with touchscreen. Touch and Plus are separate models.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      Scheduled access codes

      Create entry codes for the dates of each stay.

      With conditions

      Share access by hand without Smart Hosting. To link access to bookings, buy a separate package for each lock.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      With conditions

      Share guest codes in Yale Access for set times or repeated visits. Yale advertises unlimited code sharing.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      Remote management

      Internet, a bridge device or a plan needed for control from afar.

      With conditions

      Built-in Wi-Fi lets you use the Nuki app remotely. A Matter connection needs a compatible hub.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      With conditions

      Remote access needs a compatible Wi-Fi module or bridge. The selected Wi-Fi model lists built-in Wi-Fi.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      Offline access

      Ways to get in when the connection is down.

      Check this for your exact device and account.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      With conditions

      With a qualifying built-in Airbnb link, saved guest codes still start and expire offline. The lock must have power and work. Backup codes last until removed. If the lock is offline, remove them by hand after checkout.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model, its software version, power supply and connection.
      Access methods

      Keypad, app, physical key and other documented methods.

      With conditions

      Share access in the app or use your existing key. An optional keypad adds PIN, fingerprint and NFC access.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      With conditions

      Use the keypad, Yale Access app, Auto-Unlock or a compatible smart-home system.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      Access logs

      Entry logs and the requirements for using them.

      With conditions

      See activity in the Nuki app through a network connection.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      With conditions

      Track entry in Yale Access. Check the connection needed.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      Backup entry

      Backup options if power or the connection fails.

      With conditions

      Keep your existing physical key. The rechargeable battery warns you below 20%.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      With conditions

      The key-free model uses a 9V battery for emergency power. Models with a keyhole have a physical key.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      02 / Installation and connections
      Lock compatibility

      Supported locks or required door hardware.

      With conditions

      Fits a US deadbolt. Euro-profile cylinders need a different product.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.

      Check this for your exact device and account.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      Door requirements

      Lock size and rules for fitting it to your door.

      With conditions

      Fits a compatible single-cylinder deadbolt with an inside thumbturn. Check space on both sides and the fit guide.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.

      Check this for your exact device and account.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      Connectivity

      Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hubs and anything else you need.

      With conditions

      Uses Wi-Fi, or Matter over Thread with a compatible smart-home hub.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      With conditions

      Bluetooth is listed. Assure Lock 2 Wi-Fi Smart Module supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz. This needs module firmware 1.0.32+ and Yale Access app 24.25.0+. The 5GHz support does not include Connect Bridge or Bluetooth/Zigbee/Z-Wave modules.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check your device model, its software version, power supply and connection.
      PMS connections

      Create codes from bookings. Check connections and fees.

      With conditions

      Smart Hosting connects listed booking and property tools through Nuki Web. What each connection does may differ.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      With conditions

      The built-in Airbnb connection is for eligible US and Canadian listings and devices. Other property-software connections are separate services.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      Smart-home connections

      Supported home platforms and required accessories.

      With conditions

      Matter needs a compatible hub. Check which hub and voice commands work.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model, its software version, power supply and connection.
      With conditions

      Works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home/Siri. Apple remote access needs a compatible home hub.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      Battery and power

      Battery type and other power needs.

      With conditions

      Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. Nuki says a full charge takes up to two hours.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      With conditions

      Four AA batteries are included. How often you replace them depends on use and the network.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model, its software version, power supply and connection.
      API access

      What other software can control and who gets access.

      Check this for your exact device and account.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      Check this for your exact device and account.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      03 / Eligibility and costs
      Property limits

      Check account limits and how many devices you need.

      With conditions

      Up to 200 individual lock access permissions with user time restrictions. This is credential capacity, not a property limit. Maximum property count is still not confirmed.

      Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model, its software version, power supply and connection.

      Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check this for your exact device and account.
      Plans and add-ons

      Check the device model and software plan rules.

      With conditions

      US Deadbolt lock alone, Home Set NFC, and optional Smart Hosting plan.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      With conditions

      Choose a keyed or key-free model, with a keypad or touchscreen. Check the exact model and module.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.
      Hardware cost

      Price for one device, not a total for all your properties.

      With conditions

      US lock-only $199; promotional Home Set NFC $289, regular listed $378; keypad and services separate

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.

      Check this for your exact device and account.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      Additional fees

      Plans per device, bridge devices and fitting costs.

      With conditions

      Smart Hosting costs $69 per connected lock per year, billed yearly. The 30-day trial becomes paid unless you cancel.

      Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed

      • Check your device model and plan.
      • Check the model, power supply, connection and plan before you buy.

      Check this for your exact device and account.

      Model: Standard Assure Lock 2: YRD410/420 keyed, YRD430/450 key-free; Wi-Fi Smart Module or compatible Connect Bridge setup

      Compare locks and guest-entry tools — Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) vs Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi

      Start at the door. Check whether the lock fits, how guests enter and what happens if power or internet fails. Then check remote control and booking links. A lock, a hub and access software can be separate purchases. Confirm the full setup before relying on automatic guest codes.

      Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt): what to consider

      Check how guests enter and whether your software works with Nuki Web. Sharing digital access by hand does not need Smart Hosting. Booking links need that separate package for each lock. Read the Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) profile for its plans and requirements.

      Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi: what to consider

      Check the keyed or key-free model. Remote control needs a supported Wi-Fi module or Connect Bridge. Bluetooth alone works nearby. Read the temporary-code notice in the table before planning guest entry. Read the Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi profile for its plans and requirements.

      Explore all smart access options, how to choose a lock for a US rental, how to plan automatic guest access codes to continue your shortlist.

      Common questions

      What should I check before choosing between Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) and Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi?

      Start with the exact door and lock model. Check the keypad, bridge or hub needed for your chosen booking connection. Decide which system should create and remove guest codes. A compatible brand name alone does not confirm that the full setup will work.

      How should I plan backup entry with Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) and Yale Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi?

      Check how the exact model lets guests in if the main method fails. Test the guest steps before arrival and arrange local help. A code may work offline but still need an internet link for you to change or remove it.

      Will Nuki Smart Lock fit any US deadbolt?

      No. Nuki’s US guide calls for a single-cylinder deadbolt: a key outside and a thumbturn inside. The door’s swing and nearby hardware also affect fit. Use the US guide and measure the needed space before you buy.

      Which Yale Assure Lock 2 setup does Airbnb support directly?

      Airbnb lists Assure Lock 2 with Wi-Fi, including the Wi-Fi Touch and Plus models. It allows built-in Wi-Fi or a Connect Wi-Fi Bridge. The listing must be in the US or Canada and meet Airbnb’s other rules. Bluetooth alone is not the same setup.

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