Is the Yale Assure Lock Actually HomeKit Compatible?

[Ishara Fernando]

I've been researching Yale smart locks recently, and one thing keeps coming up. There seems to be a lot of confusion about which Yale Assure locks actually work with Apple Home.

Some people say the Yale Assure Lock supports HomeKit, while others say it doesn't. After digging into it, it looks like both answers can be correct depending on the model.

From what I understand:

• Yale Assure Lock 2 supports Apple Home out of the box through Bluetooth.
• Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus also supports Apple Home Key, so you can unlock your door with your iPhone or Apple Watch.
• Older first-generation Yale Assure locks usually need a compatible HomeKit module, such as the Yale iM1 module. If they have a Zigbee or Z-Wave module instead, they won't appear in Apple Home.

That seems to be where most of the confusion comes from. Many listings simply say "Yale Assure Lock" without mentioning the generation or included module.

For those who own one:

• Which Yale model are you using?
• Was pairing with Apple Home straightforward?
• Have you experienced any connection or reliability issues?
• If you were buying today, would you choose the Assure Lock 2, the Assure Lock 2 Plus, or a different HomeKit-compatible lock altogether?

I think this could be a useful thread for anyone shopping for a Yale lock, especially since older models are still widely available online and can be easy to confuse with the newer versions.

I'd love to hear everyone's real-world experiences before I make a decision.