Yale’s new Smart Lock with Matter launches on June 24th at $189.99, $20 above its initial announced price. Yale attributes the increase to tariffs affecting production costs. The lock will be sold through Amazon and Yale’s website.
Designed specifically for Google Home and Matter compatibility, the lock integrates seamlessly with Google Nest video doorbells. It also supports other smart home platforms via its Matter-over-Thread connectivity, including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant.
Catelyn Herman, senior product manager at Yale, confirmed the price rise stems from tariff and overall product cost increases. The lock retains all originally announced features, coinciding with Yale’s discontinuation of the earlier Nest x Yale lock collaboration.
The device is available in white, black, and will add gray this fall, matching Google Nest doorbells. It promises up to 12 months of battery life on four AA batteries, with Thread connectivity offering faster response times than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
This full-deadbolt replacement is among several Matter-driven locks like Kwikset’s Halo Select, Level Lock Plus, Eufy E30, U-tec’s Matter lock, and Yale’s Assure SL.
User access can be managed via a backlit push-button keypad, a physical key, remote control through the Google Home app and other Matter-compatible apps, as well as voice commands via Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri. Google’s Jesse Stroh confirmed support for voice PIN unlock through Google Assistant.
Unlike the discontinued Nest x Yale lock, the new model does not support integration with security systems at launch, despite Yale and Google’s ties with ADT.
The lock features a push-button keypad with backlighting and includes a keyway—unlike the previous Nest x Yale lock. Herman states that customer research showed preference for these access options. Auto-lock is supported, but auto-unlock is not.
Though compatible with all Matter platforms, the lock offers “best in class” integration with Google Home, enabling code management, guest schedules, activity logs, and notifications within the Home app. It also connects to current Google Nest doorbells for combined live feed and lock control.
Users can set up the lock directly through the Google Home app or other Matter apps without using the Yale app. However, operation requires a Matter controller and Thread border router, with Google devices required for full Google Home functionality.
Bluetooth control via the Yale Home app is available within range, a feature not offered by Yale’s Assure SL lock. Wi-Fi support requires Yale’s $90 Wi-Fi Connect bridge, though alternative devices like the Google TV Streamer can provide Thread connectivity and Matter hub functions.
The new lock’s color options lack the rubbed bronze or satin nickel finishes of the previous Nest x Yale lock, which may not suit all door hardware aesthetics.