Lockly Flex Touch Pro vs Yale Assure Lock 2: smart locks for NZ doors
Yale is the safer institutional choice — NZ locksmiths know it, the radio modules are swappable so you can move to Matter later, and the touchscreen keypad is straightforward. Lockly's pitch is different: a sub-second fingerprint reader and a retrofit design that keeps your existing exterior hardware, so the front of your door looks unchanged. Most Yale variants have no fingerprint at all. If you want biometrics and a discreet install, Lockly is the one. If you want future-proof smart-home radios and easy local servicing, Yale earns the nod.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Lockly Flex Touch Pro | Yale Assure Lock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock methods | Fingerprint, app, key✓ | Touchscreen keypad, app, key (variant) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (Wi-Fi hub optional) | Wi-Fi / Z-Wave / Matter module✓ |
| Power | AA batteries | AA batteries |
| Extras | Sub-1s fingerprint read, auto-lock | Key-free option, Apple Home Key on some models |
| Compatibility | Retrofit over existing deadbolt✓ | Standard deadbolt |
A tick marks the stronger spec on that row — not necessarily the one that matters to you.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Lockly Flex Touch Pro if…
You want fingerprint unlocking and want the outside of the door to look untouched.
Prices & specsBuy the Yale Assure Lock 2 if…
You want swappable smart-home radios, Matter readiness and broad NZ locksmith support.
Prices & specsCommon questions
Do these fit standard New Zealand doors?
Both are designed for standard deadbolt preparation. NZ homes vary a lot in door thickness and backset, so measure before buying — and for a non-standard door, talk to a locksmith first.
What happens in a power cut?
Both run on batteries inside the door, so a power cut does not affect them. Both also retain a physical key override on most variants.