Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition vs Google Nest x Yale Lock

The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition is better overall, winning on price, battery life, connectivity, integrations, unlock methods, one-time passwords and its built-in doorbell. The Google Nest x Yale Lock wins only on warranty length.

Unlock options. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition supports fingerprint, passcode, NFC, Bluetooth, Apple Home Key, remote and a physical key. The Google Nest x Yale Lock supports passcode and remote unlocking only, with no physical key.

The Google Nest x Yale Lock works with Google Home only. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition works with Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant directly, and with Google Home and Alexa through an Aqara hub. Neither supports Matter.

The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition is rated for about 1.5 years on eight AA batteries. The Google Nest x Yale Lock is rated for about one year on four AA batteries, with a 9V battery terminal for emergencies.

Google Home households that want a keyless keypad deadbolt with per-person and scheduled codes, automatic locking when everyone is away, and a two-year warranty. The Google Nest x Yale Lock fits only Google's ecosystem.

Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant and Zigbee users, and anyone who wants fingerprint entry, a backup key and long battery life. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition is the more flexible and affordable lock.