August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01) 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.
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01)
Renters and anyone who wants to keep their existing keys
A retrofit that swaps only the interior thumbturn, leaving your deadbolt, your exterior hardware and your keys untouched. It brings Wi-Fi, app-shared access, Auto-Lock and a DoorSense sensor. August states in its own warranty that the device is not an ANSI or BHMA certified lock and must be used with one that is.
Published specifications
- Maker: fits over most single-cylinder deadbolts; compatibility list published
- Maker: exterior of the door is unchanged, existing keys keep working
- Maker: requires 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and an August app account
- Maker: CR123 batteries supplied; no battery-life figure published
- Maker: DoorSense sensor, adapters, cover plate and tape in the box
- Maker: one-year limited hardware warranty, US and Canada only
Strengths
- Keeps your existing keys and leaves the outside of the door unchanged
- DoorSense sensor is in the box, listed alongside Auto-Lock on the listing
- Installs with a screwdriver on the inside face, no drilling of the door
Caveats
- August states the device is not an ANSI or BHMA certified door lock
- No exterior keypad or reader, so guests need a key or the app
- Setup needs an account and a 2.4GHz network; no 5GHz support is stated
Read the full August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01) 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
Read the full Yale Assure Lock 2 Keypad with Wi-Fi, Black Suede (YRD410-WF1-BSP) guide
How to choose between them
Choose the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01) if your situation matches: Renters and anyone who wants to keep their existing keys. Its main caveat: August states the device is not an ANSI or BHMA certified door lock.
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
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock installation guide, supplied with the listing Source for August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01)
- August Warranty Information document, supplied with the listing Source for August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, 4th Generation, Silver (AUG-SL05-M01-S01)
- 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)
- 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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