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Updated November 2026
Data from the official Aqara and Google sites.
2026 verdict
Among smart locks, the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition is the more capable pick here, with fingerprints, Apple Home Key, NFC and a physical key where the Google Nest x Yale Lock offers a keypad and the app.
It also lasts longer on a set of batteries and works with more platforms. Both need a bridge to be controlled away from home, an Aqara hub for the Aqara and the Nest Connect for the Google. The Google Nest x Yale Lock keeps a real advantage in one area: it can lock itself when you leave and is built around Google Home, with a 2-year warranty. Choose the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition for an Apple or Aqara home, and the Google Nest x Yale Lock for a keypad-only deadbolt in a Google Home house.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Warranty2×Google Nest x Yale Lock2 years vs 1 year
- Battery Life+50%Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition1.5 years vs 1 year
| Feature | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition | Google Nest x Yale Lock | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.90 | $210.00 | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Google Nest x Yale Lock |
| Battery Life | 1.5 years | 1 year | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Zigbee | Other | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant | Google Home | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Lock/Unlock System | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, NFC Tag, Apple Home Key, Physical Key | Remote, Passcode | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| One-Time Password | YES | NO | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Doorbell | YES | NO | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Local Control | YES | NO | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Periodic Password | YES | YES | Tie |
| Anti-peep Password | NO | NO | Tie |
| Emergency Fingerprint | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Ways to open the door
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition opens with a fingerprint, a passcode, an NFC tag, Apple Home Key from an iPhone or Apple Watch, the app or a physical key. The Google Nest x Yale Lock has a keypad and the app, with no fingerprint and no key, which suits people who want to carry nothing but also leaves fewer fallbacks.
Platforms
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home through an Aqara hub and with Home Assistant. The Google Nest x Yale Lock works only with Google Home. Neither supports Matter or SmartThings.
Batteries
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition runs on 8 AA cells for about 1.5 years, with a USB emergency port. The Google Nest x Yale Lock runs on 4 AA cells for about a year, with a 9V emergency terminal.
Auto-lock
The Google Nest x Yale Lock has an away mode that locks when you leave. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition locks a set time after the door closes but has no away mode.
Which one to buy if
- your home runs on Apple Home and you want to unlock with your iPhone or Watch
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition supports Apple Home Key and Apple HomeKit through an Aqara hub.
- your home runs on Google Home and you want the lock in the same app
The Google Nest x Yale Lock is built for Google Home, and Google Assistant can lock it by voice.
- you want fingerprint entry
Only the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition has a fingerprint reader.
- you want the door to lock itself when everyone has left
The Google Nest x Yale Lock lists an away auto-lock and the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition does not.
- you use Home Assistant
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition lists Home Assistant support, and the Google Nest x Yale Lock does not.
Winner
$159.90
- + Price: $159.90
- + Battery Life: 1.5 years
- + Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
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$210.00
$239.99
- + Warranty: 2 years
- - Price: $210.00 vs $159.90
- - Battery Life: 1 year vs 1.5 years
What owners say
Google Nest x Yale Lock owners praise the lock itself: a well-built, tamper-proof deadbolt that looks classy and never needs a key. They single out code management, with a unique code for each family member, temporary codes for a pet sitter and a log of who locked or unlocked the door, plus the 9V emergency terminal and early low-battery warnings. Their complaints centre on the Nest Connect bridge dropping offline, sometimes leaving them without remote access, on fiddly installation when the strike plate is slightly off and on the lock being an older product tied to Google Home only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition or Google Nest x Yale Lock?
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition for most buyers: more ways to unlock, more platforms, a built-in doorbell and longer battery life. The Google Nest x Yale Lock is the better fit only for a Google Home house that wants a plain keypad deadbolt.
What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition and the Google Nest x Yale Lock?
Access methods and platforms. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition adds fingerprint, NFC, Apple Home Key, a physical key and support for Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home, while the Google Nest x Yale Lock is a keypad lock for Google Home only.
Do the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition and the Google Nest x Yale Lock work with Apple Home or Matter?
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition works with Apple Home through an Aqara hub, while the Google Nest x Yale Lock does not support Apple Home. Neither lists Matter support.
Does the Google Nest x Yale Lock or the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition need a hub?
Both need a bridge for remote control. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition needs an Aqara hub for remote access, Alexa and Google Home, and the Google Nest x Yale Lock reaches Google Home through the Nest Connect.
Who should buy the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition?
Apple Home and Aqara households that want fingerprint, Apple Home Key and NFC entry, timed guest passwords and a built-in doorbell, and already run or will add an Aqara hub.
Who should buy the Google Nest x Yale Lock?
Google Home households that want a tamper-proof keypad deadbolt with per-person codes, an entry log and automatic locking when they leave, and do not need fingerprint entry.
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