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The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch is a slim deadbolt with a fingerprint reader and a keypad. Out of the box it uses Bluetooth, and you add a Wi-Fi, Z-Wave or Matter module to fit your smart home. Prints are stored on the lock, not in the cloud. The Verge calls the Assure Lock 2 Yale’s best smart lock yet.
I have not owned the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch. This review is built from the maker’s published specs and independent reviews, linked below. For more picks, see the Smart Locks hub .
Key specs
| Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch | |
|---|---|
| Entry | Fingerprint (up to 20), keypad, app, optional key |
| Fingerprint storage | On the lock |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth; Wi-Fi, Z-Wave or Matter module |
| Apple | Apple Home Key with Wi-Fi model |
| Power | 4 AA batteries |
| Weather | IPX5 |
| Auto-lock | Yes |
Sources: Yale , The Verge , The Verge best smart locks , Yale support .
What reviewers like
- Fast fingerprint entry, and prints stay on the lock.
- Modules mean the same lock fits Apple, Google, Alexa, Z-Wave or Matter.
- A slim, tidy design that reviewers like.
What to watch for
- The Matter module has had limited availability in the US. Check before you count on it.
- Modules are extra purchases.
- AA batteries need replacing; plan for it.
Who should buy it
Buy it if you want a fingerprint lock that can follow you between platforms. Skip it if you want a lock that keeps your existing deadbolt hardware; look at the August Wi-Fi.
How the modules work
The lock has a slot for a small radio module. The Wi-Fi module connects straight to your router and supports Apple Home Key on supported models, per Yale. The Z-Wave module suits SmartThings and Home Assistant setups. The Matter module is meant for Matter over Thread. Swap the module and the lock moves platforms without replacing the hardware.
Fingerprints
You can enroll up to 20 prints. They are stored locally on the lock. Enroll two fingers per person in case one is cut or wet, and keep a code for guests.
Quick answers
Can I still use a key? Keyed versions are available; there are keyless versions too.
Does it auto-lock? Yes, with a delay you set in the app.
Before you buy any smart lock
- Measure your door: thickness, backset (the distance from the edge to the center of the hole) and whether the deadbolt drags. A lock motor struggles with a bolt that sticks.
- Check your ecosystem: Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, Z-Wave or Matter.
- Decide how you will get in when batteries die. Most locks have a key, a USB-C or 9V jump point, or both.
- Think about who gets codes. Guest codes and schedules are a big part of the value, and you can revoke them at any time.
- Renters should check the lease before replacing a lock; a retrofit model may be the safer route.
Who it suits
Households where people come and go a lot, and where not everyone carries a phone, get the most from a fingerprint lock. A touch opens the door, and codes cover guests. The module system makes the lock a good long-term buy: start with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi now and move to Matter later if the module is available. If you mostly want tap-to-unlock with an iPhone, the Wi-Fi version’s Home Key support does that too. Keep a key or a code as a backup, because fingerprint readers can struggle with wet or cold hands.
Is the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch on sale for Black Friday?
It is one of the products I am watching this season. I do not list sale prices here because they change by the hour and differ by color, bundle and store. Compare against the price you see in the weeks before the sale, and check whether a bundle adds things you will not use.
Our take
AI Score note: research-based, not hands-on. The most flexible fingerprint lock in reviews, if the module you need is in stock. This is my editorial read of published reviews, not a rating.
Check today’s price before you buy: See the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch on Amazon .
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