89%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Yale is one of the oldest names in locks, founded in 1840. Its Assure smart locks are among the best sellers in the US, and the Assure Lock 2 can get Matter through a swappable module.
CompanyFortune Brands Innovations, which bought Yale and August from Assa Abloy in 2023
Sister brandsAugust, Moen and Master Lock
Matter supportYes, on the Assure Lock 2 with a Matter module
Needs the cloud?Partly. The keypad and Bluetooth work without it, but Wi-Fi remote access goes through Yale’s cloud
Subscription for basics?No
How long devices get supportMixed. The locks keep working, but in 2023 owners outside North America were moved to the Yale Home app, which broke integrations like Home Assistant until they were updated.
Why 89%
- Starting point90%Owned by Fortune Brands, a large, established company.
- Track record−3Forced an app switch on owners outside North America in 2023.
- Works without the cloud+2Keypad and Bluetooth work locally, and Matter modules are available.
- Our estimate89%
The good news: Yale is a big, well-known brand, and it gets the new features in its family, including Matter. Because the Assure Lock 2 takes swappable modules, you can move it to Matter without replacing the lock.
The bad news: The 2023 app switch outside North America showed that Yale is willing to move owners to a new app, and that can break your setup for a while. Wi-Fi models also depend on Yale’s cloud for remote access.
If you own Yale
- If your lock takes modules, a Matter module lets you control it from Apple Home, Google Home or Home Assistant without Yale’s app.
- Keep the key or keypad code handy, so an app problem never locks you out.