Google Nest x Yale Lock vs Nuki Smart Lock Ultra

The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra is the stronger overall pick, with a higher owner rating and native support for HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter. The Google Nest x Yale Lock remains a lower-cost option with longer battery life.

Platform breadth and build tier. The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra is Nuki's flagship, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Matter reaching nearly every ecosystem. The Google Nest x Yale Lock is an older, Google Home-only keypad deadbolt with no Matter, HomeKit, Alexa or Home Assistant support.

The Google Nest x Yale Lock runs about a year on four AA batteries, longer than the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra's roughly six-month rechargeable battery, though the Ultra's battery recharges quickly rather than requiring replacement.

No, passcode and fingerprint entry require Nuki's separate Keypad accessory, adding to the overall cost. The Google Nest x Yale Lock has its keypad and periodic password feature built in from the start.

Buyers who want Nuki's most refined, fastest retrofit lock with the broadest smart-home compatibility and are prepared to pay a premium price, potentially with an added keypad, will get the most from the Ultra.

It suits Google Home households wanting a cheaper, longer-lasting keypad deadbolt with built-in per-person and periodic codes, and who don't need support for other smart-home ecosystems.