Aqara U100 vs Yale Smart Lock with Matter

Two full deadbolts: the Aqara U100 reaches Matter through an Aqara hub; the Yale Smart Lock has Matter over Thread built in. Compare certificates and stores.

Fingerprint deadbolt that reaches Matter through an Aqara hub versus a keypad deadbolt with Matter over Thread built in

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Quick verdict

Choose Aqara U100 when you want fingerprint, keypad and Apple Home Key access and use a supported Aqara hub for Matter. Choose the Yale Smart Lock with Matter when you want Matter over Thread built into the lock and use Google Home, which Yale designs it for; it needs a Thread border router.

Aqara

Aqara Smart Lock U100

The Aqara U100 is a popular smart deadbolt with Apple Home Key, fingerprint, keypad, and voice unlock options. Aqara lists Matter ecosystem compatibility through supported Aqara…

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Protocol: Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter via an Aqara hub
HomeKit: Yes
Alexa: With an Aqara hub

Certification proof: No exact CSA certificate recorded

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Yale

Yale Ash Keyed Deadbolt Smart Lock with Google Matter, YRD510-MT1-ASH

The Yale Ash Keyed Deadbolt Smart Lock with Matter (YRD510-MT1-ASH) offers keyless entry with a keyed deadbolt and Google Home integration. Yale designs it for Google Home with…

Price: Price at retailer
Protocol: Thread, Bluetooth
HomeKit: Check exact controller support
Alexa: Check exact controller support

Certification proof: CSA251CBMAT45341-24 on the CSA registry

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Which to choose when

Choose Aqara U100 when…

Choose the Aqara U100 when you need a complete deadbolt with fingerprint, keypad, Apple Home Key and voice unlock options. Aqara lists Matter support through supported Aqara hubs; MatterCatalog has not verified a CSA certificate for the U100 itself.

Choose Yale Smart Lock with Matter when…

Choose the Yale Smart Lock with Matter when you want a keyed deadbolt with Matter over Thread built in, so no add-on module or brand hub is needed. Yale designs it for Google Home and says Matter setup and remote access need a Matter-enabled Thread border router. Its record holds CSA certificate CSA251CBMAT45341-24 and lists Google Home.

What the catalog records show

The same answers each product page gives, from its catalog record and verified store links; a platform is named as confirmed only where the maker’s own site names it.

Aqara Smart Lock U100

Is the Aqara Smart Lock U100 Matter certified?: Not verified. Matter support is claimed for it, but MatterCatalog has not verified a CSA certificate for this exact model.
Which smart home platforms does the Aqara Smart Lock U100 work with?: The maker’s own site names Apple Home, Amazon Alexa (with an Aqara hub) and Google Home (with an Aqara hub). Unverified: its catalog record also lists Samsung SmartThings, with no maker quote on file; check exact controller support. No CSA certificate is verified for this exact model, so confirm platform support with the maker.
Where can I buy the Aqara Smart Lock U100?: MatterCatalog has verified store links for it at Amazon. Check the current price, model and pack size at the store.

Yale Ash Keyed Deadbolt Smart Lock with Google Matter, YRD510-MT1-ASH

Is this lock Matter certified?: Yes. MatterCatalog matches it to CSA Matter certificate CSA251CBMAT45341-24, certified Apr 1, 2025.
Which smart home platforms does this lock work with?: The maker’s own site names Google Home. Controls can differ from app to app.
Does this lock use Thread or Wi-Fi?: Thread. Its catalog record lists Thread, and Matter devices that use Thread need a Thread border router in the home, in addition to your platform’s Matter controller.
Where can I buy this lock?: MatterCatalog has verified store links for it at Amazon, The Home Depot, Lowe's and Yale. Check the current price, model and pack size at the store.

Before you buy

Matter path: the Yale lock joins Matter over Thread itself, so it needs a Thread border router; the U100 reaches Matter through a supported Aqara hub.
Certificate: the Yale lock has a CSA certificate on file (CSA251CBMAT45341-24); the U100 does not.
Platforms: Yale designs its lock for Google Home, and its record lists only Google Home. If you use Apple Home, Alexa or SmartThings, confirm with Yale that your app supports it before checkout.
Finish: Yale sells this lock in Snow, Matte Black and Ash (YRD510-MT1-SNW, -BLK and -ASH). The linked record is the Ash finish, so match the model number in the listing.

How this page was made

We have not performed hands-on testing. This page is built from MatterCatalog’s catalog records: each product’s CSA certificate and its scope, the network and platforms its record lists, the maker’s setup requirements and the stores with a verified link. It does not rank performance, reliability or price; check the current price, model and pack size at the store. Editorial policy

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