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Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) vs Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi, Black Suede (YRD410-WF1-BSP)

These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.

Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)

Apple households already running an Aqara Zigbee hub

A fingerprint and keypad deadbolt with Apple Home Key, NFC card support and a mechanical key, running on four AA batteries with a USB-C emergency port. Bluetooth and Zigbee do the talking, so remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub, and the manual lists no Thread or Matter.

Published specifications

  • Maker: Zigbee 3.0, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC; no Wi-Fi listed in the manual
  • Maker: Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub required for remote and voice unlocking
  • Maker: door thickness 35-55 mm; backset 2-3/8 in or 2-3/4 in
  • Maker: up to 50 fingerprints, 75 passwords, 50 accounts
  • Maker: four AA batteries, eight months average in Aqara's own test
  • Maker: front panel IP65; the indoor panel is for indoor use only

Strengths

  • Apple Home Key works from an iPhone or Apple Watch after HomeKit setup
  • USB-C emergency port on the outside plus two mechanical keys
  • Phantom passwords let you pad a code to twenty digits against onlookers

Caveats

  • Remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub that is not included
  • Apple Home only setup disables fingerprint recognition and auto-lock
  • Listing title says Matter over Thread; the manual lists neither

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Read the full Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) guide

Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi, Black Suede (YRD410-WF1-BSP)

Standard US doors that pass Yale's printed door checker

A keypad deadbolt with a removable Wi-Fi module, unlimited scheduled codes, Auto-Unlock and a DoorSense sensor that keeps Auto-Lock from throwing the bolt on an open door. It keeps a mechanical key. Two things to settle first: the Wi-Fi band, and whether your door passes Yale's own Door Checker.

Published specifications

  • Maker SKU YRD410-WF1-BSP; keyed version with a mechanical key cylinder
  • Maker: three screw sets cover 1-3/8 in to 2-1/4 in door thickness
  • Maker: backset 2-3/8 in out of box or 2-3/4 in after adjusting the latch
  • Maker: face bore 2-1/8 in, or 1-1/2 in with the adapter removed
  • Maker: four AA alkaline batteries; codes are 4 to 8 digits, unlimited
  • Maker: Auto-Lock timer from 30 seconds to 30 minutes, off by default

Strengths

  • DoorSense stops Auto-Lock firing while the door is still open
  • Yale prints a tear-off door checker so you can verify fit before fitting
  • Unlimited scheduled codes plus key, app, voice and Auto-Unlock entry

Caveats

  • Maker footnote says 2.4GHz only; the listing claims 2.4 or 5 GHz
  • Electronics warranty is stated as one year on Amazon, two on Yale's page
  • Door thickness and bore limits in the listing differ from the guide

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Read the full Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi, Black Suede (YRD410-WF1-BSP) guide

How to choose between them

Choose the Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) if your situation matches: Apple households already running an Aqara Zigbee hub. Its main caveat: Remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub that is not included.

Choose the Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi, Black Suede (YRD410-WF1-BSP) if your situation matches: Standard US doors that pass Yale's printed door checker. Its main caveat: Maker footnote says 2.4GHz only; the listing claims 2.4 or 5 GHz.

Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.

Primary sources

  1. Aqara Smart Lock U100 user manual, supplied with the listing Source for Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
  2. Aqara Smart Lock U100 FAQ document, supplied with the listing Source for Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
  3. Yale Home US store page for the Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi, SKU YRD410-WF1-BSP Source for Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi, Black Suede (YRD410-WF1-BSP)
  4. Yale Assure Lock 2 Keyed Deadbolt Installation Guide YRD400-KD-0022 Rev A, supplied with the listing Source for Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi, Black Suede (YRD410-WF1-BSP)

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