Smart Locks · owner-verdict comparison

Level Lock+ vs Yale Assure Lock 2: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Yale Assure Lock 2: 62% of 136 owners recommend it, vs 41% of 133 for the Level Lock+.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Level Lock+

41%of 133 owners recommend

41% recommend · 16% neutral · 43% don't

Owners praise

Much more reliable after the Matter/Thread update, going from flaky to fast and solid
Unlocks with a tap of an Apple Watch or phone via HomeKey/Apple Wallet
Looks like a normal deadbolt, not a smart lock

Owners complain about

Connectivity is unreliable, with frequent Bluetooth/HomeKit disconnects and drop-offs
Firmware/Matter updates break HomeKit or HomeKey pairing and knock the lock offline
Poor battery life, and it dies suddenly with little or no warning

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Yale Assure Lock 2

62%of 136 owners recommend

62% recommend · 6% neutral · 32% don't

Owners praise

Rock solid and reliable, especially on Z-Wave
Wide smart-home integration (HomeKit, HomeKey, Home Assistant)
Long battery life on Z-Wave or Bluetooth

Owners complain about

WiFi module drains batteries fast
Connectivity drops and goes offline
Fiddly, complicated setup

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Which should you buy?

Get the Level Lock+ if

✓People wanting a lock that hides its smarts
✓Apple HomeKey users unlocking by watch or phone
✓Renters keeping original keys and exterior hardware
✓Owners on Matter-over-Thread with a solid mesh

Skip it if

Anyone unwilling to troubleshoot connectivity drops
Buyers needing a built-in keypad

Get the Yale Assure Lock 2 if

✓Apple households wanting HomeKit and HomeKey tap-to-unlock
✓Home Assistant or SmartThings users who add a Z-Wave module
✓Airbnb and rental hosts needing keyless guest codes
✓Buyers who want a lock that looks sleek and modern

Skip it if

People relying on the WiFi module for connectivity
Households in very cold climates using the touchscreen

What Level Lock+ owners say

“I have Level Locks and love them.”
— @peterrasmussen3100 on YouTube

“Maybe it’s fully deserved, but I like mine (Level Touch.)”
— bakerzdosen on Reddit

“Don’t buy this thing you can hit it with a hammer and it will unlock itself”
— @shanemowery7255 on YouTube

What Yale Assure Lock 2 owners say

“Few days in and I have zero complaints.”
— The_Reject_ on Reddit

“Personally I use the Yale Assure Lock 2 with the WiFi Module for the door lock and have it connected to Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings.”
— willdeliver4money on Reddit

“I bought this lock and had nothing but problems. I tried for TWO full days to get Home Key to work with no success.”
— @JustinWinchester on YouTube

Level Lock+ vs Yale Assure Lock 2: frequently asked questions

Is the Level Lock+ or the Yale Assure Lock 2 better?

Real owners lean toward the Yale Assure Lock 2: 62% of 136 owners recommend it, vs 41% of 133 for the Level Lock+.

Who should get the Level Lock+?

Owners point the Level Lock+ at people wanting a lock that hides its smarts, and apple HomeKey users unlocking by watch or phone.

Who should get the Yale Assure Lock 2?

Owners point the Yale Assure Lock 2 at apple households wanting HomeKit and HomeKey tap-to-unlock, and home Assistant or SmartThings users who add a Z-Wave module.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the Level Lock+ is connectivity is unreliable, with frequent Bluetooth/HomeKit disconnects and drop-offs. For the Yale Assure Lock 2, it's wiFi module drains batteries fast.