Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad vs August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
Two of the smart locks in our best smart locks: yale, schlage, kwikset, lockly, ultraloq & more comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Retrofit lock that keeps your exterior hardware
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Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint readerYes when the maker lists a fingerprint reader. | No | No | 15% |
| Keypad / access codesYes when the maker lists a keypad, touchscreen or PIN code entry on the lock. | Yes | No | 15% |
| NFC / wallet keyYes when the maker lists NFC cards or tags, Apple Home Key or another phone-wallet key. | No | No | 10% |
| Wi-Fi without buying a bridgeYes when the maker lists built-in Wi-Fi or includes the Wi-Fi bridge in the box. A hub or bridge sold separately is no. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| MatterYes when the maker lists Matter support (usually over Thread). | No | No | 10% |
| Auto-lockYes when the maker lists auto-lock or time-delayed locking. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Security rating tierThe maker's ANSI/BHMA grade or letter rating grouped into 3 tiers (computed). Grades (A156.36) and AAA-style letter ratings (A156.40) are different systems, so we quote each maker's exact wording. | Not listed | Not listed | 15% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's longest listed battery life; a year counts as 12 months (computed). | Not listed | 3 months | 10% |
| Type | Retrofit (fits over your existing deadbolt) | Retrofit (fits over your existing deadbolt) | info |
| Security grade (maker) | Not published by the maker | Not published by the maker | info |
| Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | info |
| Auto-lock | Auto-Lock with DoorSense | Yes | info |
| Battery life | Not published by the maker | Up to 3 months | info |
| Keypad | Not listed | Sold separately | info |
| SecurePick score | 4.0/10 | 2.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad
Better published figure on: Keypad / access codes.
What we like
Watch out for
- Security rating tier not published by Yale
- Battery life not published by Yale
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Security rating tier not published by August
- Lowest battery life in this comparison (3 months)
Verdict
Both are retrofit locks with built-in Wi-Fi and auto-lock. Yale's Approach includes a keypad; August lists up to 3 months and sells its keypad separately.
- Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad: Yale: Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Keypad
- August Wi-Fi Smart Lock: August: Wi-Fi Smart Lock