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
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
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
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.)”
“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.”
“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