Model reference
The order below groups manufacturer families. It expresses no preference or purchase ranking. All fit statements require the current installation template and the actual door.
AU supply evidence and HA compatibility evidence checked 12 October 2026. RCM entries describe the reviewed documentation, not an independent certification.| Model | HA evidence / command path | AU compliance evidence |
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| Freestyle ET-WIFI Trilock | Matter over Thread documented by maker; HA compatibility inferred from protocol. Exact features require commissioning. | AU SKU and retail listing recorded. Exact-model RCM evidence not established. [10] [14] |
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| Yale Assure SL / Keyed | AU Z-Wave module + HA Z-Wave JS: local. Exact Zigbee support conditional. Listed Assure models also have an HA BLE route. | SL manufacturer RCM and Grade 2 claims; ZWM-1 installation document states applicable RCM/RSM compliance. [16] [19] |
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| Yale Unity Entrance | Exact AU silver/black SKUs expressly listed by HA Yale Bluetooth; local BLE with offline-key setup dependency. | AU catalogue publishes RCM, SL8/D8 and BAL-40 claims. Standard/fire variants remain distinct. [25] [26] |
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| Aqara U400 | Maker explicitly names HA; native Matter over Thread. | AU supply recorded; exact-model RCM evidence not located. [29] [31] |
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| Aqara U200 retrofit | Native Matter over Thread; compatible underlying cylinder/lock required. | AU kit recorded; exact-model RCM/mechanical/fire evidence not located. [32] [33] |
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| Aqara U300 lever | Native Matter over Thread; capability/firmware checks remain. | AU page says fire rating “No”; exact-model RCM evidence not located. [34] |
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| Aqara U100 | Zigbee/Bluetooth lock → compatible Aqara Matter bridge → HA. Native direct Matter is not the documented lock architecture. | AU lock/hub bundles recorded; exact-model RCM evidence not located. [35] [36] |
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| Schlage Encode | Official HA integration: cloud API, with PIN actions. | AU ordering codes/sales recorded; exact-model RCM evidence not established here. [38] [40] |
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Gainsborough Freestyle Smart Wi-Fi Trilock · ET-WIFI generation
AU SKUs: GFSW8951AURBSC (brushed satin chrome), GFSW8951AURMB (matte black). Matter over Thread is documented only for these latest ET-WIFI models; older Freestyle versions are outside that claim. Update firmware through the Freestyle app before enabling Matter. A Thread border router is required. [10]
Integration evidence: the manufacturer’s matrix lists Matter lock/unlock and battery, with no remote deadlock or Door Sensor Kit door-state monitoring over Matter. Freestyle app and Matter operation are independent modes; returning to app operation requires factory reset/reconfiguration. HA is not named in that matrix, so HA compatibility is a protocol-based inference. Verify entities, PIN/user actions and deadlocking behaviour on the delivered firmware. [10]
Published fit/access: 35–45 mm thickness, 54 mm cross-bore and 60/70 mm backset in product data; the descriptive bullet mentions 60 mm. Check the supplied latch/current template rather than resolve the discrepancy by assumption. Intended for entry doors sheltered from direct weather. Mechanical emergency key and external 9 V emergency power are documented. [11] [13]
Supply/warranty: AU satin-chrome retail SKU independently recorded. Published mechanical/tarnish/electronic warranties are 10/5/2 years, subject to terms. Exact-model RCM and Australian mechanical-security/fire evidence were not established; its cybersecurity statement is a separate claim. The historical 2020 brochure could not be retrieved during link checking. Gainsborough’s April 2025 retrofit guide includes template work and additional drilling; that general guide still does not confirm fit to a particular door. [12] [14] [15]
Yale Assure SL and Assure Keyed · Australian variants
Current AU bundles: SL YRD256HKSC / YRD256HKMBK; Keyed YRD226HKSC / YRD226HKMBK. SL is key-free with external 9 V emergency power; Keyed has a mechanical key. SL specifies 35–57 mm thickness, adjustable 60–70 mm backset, 54 mm bore, 25 mm latch hole, four AA alkaline cells and a three-year electromechanical warranty. Yale publishes RCM compliance and ANSI/BHMA A156.36 Grade 2 claims for SL; independent certification evidence was not retrieved. [16] [17]
Module choice: AU YRD-ZWM-1 (Z-Wave) or YRD-ZBM-1 (Zigbee) replaces the bundled Yale Home module in the single slot. Yale Home, Z-Wave and Zigbee cannot be assumed to run simultaneously. Yale Home module compatibility requires firmware 2.7 or newer. [18]
Z-Wave: an ANZ module/controller with HA Z-Wave JS gives a local command path without a Yale cloud bridge. Confirm control/state, battery and user-code capabilities after secure inclusion/interview; HA has set/clear lock-user-code actions where supported. The ZWM-1 installation document states applicable RCM/RSM compliance. [19] [20]
Zigbee: match exact AU module fingerprint and firmware to the local integration. Zigbee2MQTT’s YRM476 battery/lock/PIN/operation-user fields do not certify YRD-ZBM-1 equivalence. Assure YRD226/YRD256/YRL226 are also listed by HA’s Yale BLE integration, with the separate offline-key requirements below. [21] [26]
Supply generation: Yale Australia discontinued bare NR bundles in October 2023; retail stock may contain older variants. Current HK models appear in AU listings, generally as special orders. Local stock remains unchecked. [22] [23]
Yale Unity Entrance Lock · Australian Bluetooth route
AU SKUs: YUR/DEL/1/SIL and YUR/DEL/1/MBK are expressly listed by HA Yale Access Bluetooth. The AU catalogue publishes RCM, AS4145.2:2008 SL8 security/D8 durability and AS1530.8.1-2007 BAL-40 claims. These are product-specific claims; the ordinary Unity and separately offered fire-rated variant are distinct. [24] [25] [26]
Published hardware: 35–60 mm door thickness; 60 mm latch with 70 mm alternative sold separately; key-free, four AA batteries. The external keypad is optional rather than built into the handle. [25]
HA BLE setup and limits: local control/state requires an offline key and slot, with Yale cloud/account provisioning or refresh to consider. Place a reliable adapter/proxy near the door. Some locks need active HomeKit pairing for push updates; do not run HA HomeKit Device and Yale BLE on the same lock simultaneously. DoorSense needs app calibration, and always-connected operation can increase battery use. PIN/user management and full vendor activity history are not established by this BLE documentation. [26]
Cybersecurity support: Yale’s AU compliance hub publishes model-specific declarations and security-support dates. The reviewed page states support until 1 March 2028 for its listed products. That commitment is separate from mechanical warranty and does not establish indefinite cloud operation. [27]
Aqara U400 · native Matter over Thread deadbolt
AU supply: Aqara explicitly lists Australia among launch regions. Apple Australia lists Shadow Black Deluxe Kit HS3Z2ZM/A, with two batteries/two keys. Aqara Australia lists a separate U400 + M100 package with hub and one battery. These are distinct packages. [28] [29] [30]
HA evidence: Aqara expressly names HA for native Matter over Thread. A proprietary Aqara hub is not required for basic HA Matter control; a Thread border router is. Control/state, battery, user/credential actions and operation details depend on advertised attributes/current firmware. Fingerprint enrolment, full vendor history and Apple UWB/Home Key provisioning are separate from ordinary HA Matter commands. [31] [08]
Model/fit evidence: global identifiers include DL-D06E/DL-D16E, hub kits DL-D06D/DL-D16D and two-battery Deluxe kits DL-D17D/DL-D15D. Check the AU package label instead of guessing an internal model from colour. Fingerprint, PIN, NFC, mechanical keys and Apple digital-key features are vendor features. Exterior IP65 and BHMA claims are published; exact-model Australian RCM/fire/insurance evidence was not established. Confirm the AU installation template, bores/backset and coverage of previous holes. [31]
Aqara U200 · retrofit kit EL-D02D
AU kit: EL-D02D is listed in black/silver. Native Matter over Thread uses HA’s Matter controller and a Thread border router without inherently requiring an Aqara bridge. Vendor settings can require direct Bluetooth; some advanced Aqara functions need its app/hub. This motor retains compatible underlying mechanical hardware rather than supplying a new deadbolt. [32]
Mechanical compatibility: the official manual covers Euro-profile/select Scandinavian cylinders and US single-cylinder deadbolts. It calls for an emergency-function Euro cylinder so the external key works while an internal key is inserted. That does not establish Gainsborough Trilock compatibility. Security also depends on the existing cylinder, lock and door assembly. [33]
HA/evidence limits: lock/unlock/state is the intended Matter path. Test battery and PIN/user actions on delivered firmware; no universal current minimum firmware was established for every desired HA feature. changed_by does not promise named-person history. Exact-model RCM and Australian mechanical/fire certification were not located. [08] [32]
Aqara U300 · lever lock DL-D02D
AU published specification: Matter over Thread, 35–55 mm door thickness, 60/70 mm backset, fingerprint/PIN/NFC, mechanical keys, USB-C emergency power and four AA batteries. The AU page expressly marks fire rating “No”. IPX4 applies to the external panel; protective shelter is advised. Passage mode can be enabled locally and disabled remotely; the vendor description does not permit remote activation. [34]
HA and fit: native local Matter requires a border router and the same capability/firmware checks as U400. This is an integrated lever/latch, not a separate deadbolt. The single-bore layout is not confirmed to cover/reuse Trilock preparation. AU sale is documented, but conflicting dynamic in-stock/out-of-stock strings prevent a stock claim. Exact-model RCM evidence was not located. [34] [09]
Aqara U100 · bridged Matter route
Architecture: U100 is a Zigbee/Bluetooth deadbolt whose documented Matter interoperability requires a compatible Aqara Matter bridge. Its Zigbee radio alone does not establish direct ZHA/Zigbee2MQTT support. Fingerprint/PIN, mechanical key and USB-C emergency access are documented vendor features. [35]
AU packages: a silver U100 + M100 kit is listed; older E1 bundles also exist. DL-D01D is an AU-listed U100 identifier. Confirm actual lock/hub labels and firmware rather than infer support from a bundle name. [36] [37]
HA dependencies: the HA-to-bridge Matter leg can remain local after setup. Account/app and hub firmware remain commissioning/vendor-feature dependencies. Confirm the exact bridge exposes the lock and battery; app PIN/users/history do not establish Matter feature parity. Exact-model RCM documentation was not located. [35] [09]
Schlage Encode · Australian Wi-Fi deadbolt
AU ordering codes: SRE60121 satin nickel and SRE60120 matte black; keyed-alike variants add K. Allegion says these cannot be keyed to Gainsborough GR9 builder systems or Gainsborough lock-owner key numbers. Standard Encode appears in an AU Bunnings special-order listing. [38] [39]
HA cloud path: the official Schlage integration polls its cloud API at approximately 30-second intervals. It offers control/state, battery, selected settings and add/delete/get PIN-code actions. HA support is documented, but this integration does not provide cloud-independent HA control. [40]
Regional published fit/warranty: 35–46 mm doors, extension kit for 47–64 mm, 60/70 mm backset, four AA batteries; three-year electronic and limited-lifetime mechanical/finish warranties. Check current SKU-specific terms. Exact-model RCM evidence was not established here. [41]
Keep US variants separate: Sense Pro has native Matter over Thread, but an AU release/SKU, regional warranty and exact-model RCM evidence were not established. Encode Plus’s Thread/HomeKit capability is not interchangeable with standard Encode Wi-Fi and does not prove Matter support. Connect is also a different product. [42] [43]
Warranty and remaining evidence gaps
Aqara Australia’s ordinary aftersales coverage applies to authorised Australian channels, subject to law; parallel imports are excluded from its voluntary coverage. No single AU warranty duration applicable to every lock/package was established. Check duration, installer requirements, weather exclusions, rechargeable-battery cover and the chosen seller’s claims process. [44]
Manufacturer warranties add to Australian consumer guarantees rather than replace them. [45]
For every candidate, confirm the exact AU compliance documents/label, hardware generation/radio region, delivered firmware, physical fit, door maker’s approval, current seller warranty and applicable insurer/building/fire requirements. This research involved no purchase, vendor contact or installation approval.