CATEGORY : Smart Locks

Yale Assure Lock SL VS. Kwikset Kevo

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6.8
Winner:

Yale Assure Lock SL

Reasons to buy Yale Assure Lock SL:

  • button icon Easy to install
  • button icon Emergency power back-up
  • button icon It automatically locks its self
  • button icon Unlock and lock the door using the backlit touchscreen keypad
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5.2
Runners Up:

Kwikset Kevo

Reasons to buy Kwikset Kevo :

  • button icon Can be remotely controlled with Alexa & a Mobile App
  • button icon Very easy to install
  • button icon The lock opens on instant once it detects your smart phone
  • button icon Can be used by multiple family members
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
DRAW :
SAFETY
WINNER :

Yale Assure Lock SL

  • INTRUSION ALARM
  • ANTI THEFT ALARM
  • MISCHIEF PREVENTION
DESIGN
WINNER :

Yale Assure Lock SL

  • EMERGENCY POWER OPTION
  • DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN
Comparison Winner
Yale Assure Lock SL

Reasons why we like it:

  • INTRUSION ALARM
  • ANTI THEFT ALARM
  • MISCHIEF PREVENTION
  • EMERGENCY POWER OPTION
  • DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN
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COMPARISON – Yale Assure Lock SL VS. Kwikset Kevo

PERFORMANCE

REMOTELY CONTROLLED

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

You can remotely lock and unlock doors by asking Siri installed on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. Additionally, you can even use the Apple home app or Yale Secure app to remotely-control this device

Yes

Can be remotely controlled using the Kevo-App that can be installed on your Smartphone. Additionally, this device is Alexa-compatible which allows for remote voice-control when you’re within your home.

MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

AUTO-LOCK

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Auto-lock function enables the unit to auto-relock the door in-case you forget to lock it.Also the one-touch locking feature automatically locks the door behind you after tapping on the keypad with 3-fingers.

Yes

This unit can be set to automatically re-lock the door 30 seconds after unlocking so as to ensure maximum security even if you forgot to lock your door when leaving the house or after entering your house.

AUTO-UNLOCK

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Uses Apple Home-App or Yale Secure-App to automatically unlock doors from anywhere using an Apple-device. Additionally, you can even ask Siri to automatically unlock the door or check the on the current lock status.

Yes

Can recognize that you’re approaching the front door and will unlock when touched. This implies that you won't need to touch your phone to unlock this smart doorlock but make sure that your phone is around in-order to use the auto-unlock feature

WIRELESS SMART LOCK

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Can be wirelessly locked and unlocked after setting your Apple-TV (4th gen or later) or an iPad with iOS 10.3 or later as a home-hub.

Yes

Can be wirelessly accessed on your phone for control and monitoring but it will require a Kevo Plus hub in-order to enable wireless-connectivity.

TRACKS ACTIVITY AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Uses a Yale secure app to provide you with notifications when someone accesses your home and also provides you with history of who really accessed your home.

Yes

Can track doorstep user activity by simply allowing you to access the lock history. So, this implies that you will be able to see who locked/unlocked, who sent an eKey, who accepted an eKey, and which eKey/User was enabled/disabled.

TWO WAY AUDIO

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

USABILITY

INCLUDES A DOORBELL

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

EASY INSTALLATION

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Is very easy to install. Additionally, this unit will fit on all standard-doors with a thickness of 1-3/4" to 2-1/4".

Yes

Can be installed on your door in just minutes using only a screwdriver. Additionally, this device fits on all standard-doors of 1-3/4 inch. Kevo app contains an interactive step-by-step guide to installing and configuring the lock.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Is Alexa-compatible in-order to facilitate for easy voice-control while at home. However, the Amazon-Alexa kit is sold separately and it’s not provided by Yale

Yes

Is Alexa-compatible in-order to facilitate for quick and easy remote voice control of the smart-door-lock when you’re inside the house.

KEEP YOUR EXISTING LOCK AND KEYS

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

CONTROL ACCESS

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Can be easily controlled by accessing the backlit touchscreen keypad which requires a 4-to-8 digit pin code. But, you can use the Yale Secure app on your iPhone to manage this device.

Yes

Features a Kevo-App that facilitates for easy control on your phone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi technology. But also comes with 2 anytime eKeys for the owner and another person whereby these eKeys can be used to unlock the smart door lock.

USER FRIENDLY

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

It is very user-friendly because it features an easy-to-use touchscreen keypad, a one-touch locking feature, voice-control and a 9V battery backup

Yes

It’s very user-friendly because it facilitates for easy control and monitoring via the Kevo-App. Additionally, this is Alexa-compatible for easy voice-control and it also features an auto lock and unlock feature coupled with easy installation. It can also be easily reset using the back-display-panel in case you forget the passwords.

COMPATIBLE WITH COMMON TYPES OF CYLINDERS

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING DEADBOLT

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING KEYS

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

BATTERY LIFE

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Uses 4 AA alkaline-batteries to provide long-lasting performance of up-to 12-months.

Yes

Uses 4-AA alkaline batteries that can last 8-to-12 months before a requiring a replacement.

SAFETY

PIN CODES ACCESS

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

You can lock and unlock this device using a backlit touchscreen keypad that requires a 4-to-8 digit pin code.

Yes

Comes with 2 anytime eKeys for the owner and another one to use for a friend or family member with a Kevo-App compatible Smartphone

DATA ENCRYPTION

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Data transferred between this device and your Smartphone is actually encrypted in-order to ensure optimum security.

Yes

Uses multiple levels of encryption to increase digital security so that data transferred between your Smartphone and deadbolt is extremely secure. It also uses 2 encrypted eKeys that can only be used by the owner and another person

FIRE WARNING

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

DOUBLE AUTHENTICATION

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

RANDOM SECURITY CODE

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Uses a Yale Secure app to create and manage up to 25 unique and random pin-codes that can be shared with friends and family. Additionally, you can easily delete any random pin-codes if you want to.

Yes

Can generate random Guest eKeys that will be automatically deleted 24-hour period in-order to keep your home secure.

INTRUSION ALARM

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Features an audible alarm that makes a loud a sound if someone is attempting to forcibly remove the outside lock from door. This temper-alert will even send you a notification on your Smartphone via the Yale Secure app in-case you’re not at home.

No

DOUBLE LOCKING

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
No

No

ANTI THEFT ALARM

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Uses a temper-alert to notify you via the Yale Secure app on your Smartphone if anyone is attempting to forcibly enter your house.

No

MISCHIEF PREVENTION

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Will automatically shut-down if someone tries to enter the wrong pin-code for 5-times.

No

Yale Assure Lock SL

DESIGN

DURABLE

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Has a durable Backlit Touchscreen Keypad and a fully motorized, tapered deadbolt that can accommodate any misaligned doors.

Yes

Features an all-metal body with a Lifetime Polished Brass finish.

LED KEYPAD

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Backlit touchscreen keypad that uses a 4-to-8 digit pin-code to unlock the door. This LED-keypad also features a “settings” function that allows you to setup your smart-device.

Yes

Features a back-panel with a LED-display-keypad in-order to facilitate for easy physical-control of the smart doorlock.

LOW BATTERY WARNING

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

When battery-power is low, the low battery warning indicator will flash red so as to let you you know that it’s time to replace the batteries.

Yes

It will sound a beep and flash a red light in-case the batteries are getting low on power so that you can make a battery-replacement in time

EMERGENCY POWER OPTION

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Has a 9V terminal under the keypad for emergency charging. This implies that you don't have to worry about getting locked-out due to dead-batteries.

No

DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN

Yale Assure Lock SL
Kwikset Kevo
Yes

Is equipped with a digital, backlit touch screen keypad that uses 4-to-8 digit pin codes.

No

Yale Assure Lock SL

Overall Winner

Yale Assure Lock SL Check price here....

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