Smart home electronics can be hard to compare when the products solve entirely different problems. In this group, the key choice is not simply which item costs less: decide whether you need code-based access at a compatible lock, a network module for a specific Yale lock or lever, or a Google smart home assistant. Once the role is clear, the condition and included-item details make the choice much simpler.
Quick take
- Choose a Yale AK-R3 keypad when personal entry codes are the priority for a supported Yale or August Smart Lock.
- Choose the Yale Assure Z-Wave 3 Network Module only for the listed Yale Assure lock and lever models that need network-module capability.
- Choose the Brand NEW Yale Keypad Smart Bluetooth Keypad AK-R3 when a sealed condition is the deciding factor between the two AK-R3 keypad listings.
- Choose the Google Nest Hub 1st Gen Model H1A when your need is a smart home assistant rather than a Yale lock-access accessory.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Listed condition | Primary role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Assure Z-Wave 3 Network Module | USD 99.99 | Open box | Yale lock or lever network module | |
| Google Nest Hub 1st Gen Model H1A | USD 67.15 | Used Very Good | Smart home assistant | |
| Brand NEW Yale Keypad Smart Bluetooth Keypad AK-R3 | USD 69.99 | New | Bluetooth keypad | |
| Yale AK-R3 Bluetooth Smart Keypad YRK110-BLE-BLK | USD 54.99 | Open box | Bluetooth keypad |
The listed-price spread runs from USD 54.99 to USD 99.99. That range reflects a mix of separate device categories, so compare purpose before treating the four choices as direct substitutes.
Decision matrix
- Need a personal entry-code accessory: Yale AK-R3 Bluetooth Smart Keypad YRK110-BLE-BLK is described with a touch keypad and illuminated numbers for supported Yale and August Smart Locks.
- Need a specific Yale lock or lever upgrade: Yale Assure Z-Wave 3 Network Module is the focused match for YRD256, YRD226, YRD216, YRL226, and YRL216 models named in its description.
- Prioritizing unopened condition: Brand NEW Yale Keypad Smart Bluetooth Keypad AK-R3 is the sealed AK-R3 option.
- Shopping outside lock access: Google Nest Hub 1st Gen Smart Home Assistant White Model H1A serves the smart home assistant role and includes a power cord.
Product notes
Yale AK-R3 Bluetooth Smart Keypad YRK110-BLE-BLK Open Box Unused Complete
This is the clearest pick for a shopper who wants a keypad accessory for a supported Yale or August Smart Lock and wants the lowest listed price in the group. The description calls out battery power with no wiring required, a touch keypad with illuminated numbers, and the ability to use a personal entry code. It also names a mounting plate, sealed mounting screws and anchors, a removal pin, documentation, and original retail packaging. The limitation is condition: it is listed as open box, even though it is described as appearing unused and complete. Its black finish and AK-R3 model designation make it easy to distinguish from the other Yale keypad.
Brand NEW Yale Keypad Smart Bluetooth Keypad AK-R3
The reason to choose this AK-R3 is straightforward: it is listed as new and sealed. That makes it the condition-led alternative for shoppers comparing the two Yale Bluetooth keypad entries. The title identifies it as a Yale smart Bluetooth keypad, and the listing identifies the product type as a keypad. At USD 69.99, it is USD 15 higher than the open-box Yale AK-R3 Bluetooth Smart Keypad YRK110-BLE-BLK. Choose it when sealed presentation matters more to your decision than the lower listed price of the other AK-R3. Its scope remains keypad access, so it is a different kind of purchase from the Yale network module and the Google assistant.
Yale Assure Z-Wave 3 Network Module
Pick the Yale Assure Z-Wave 3 Network Module when you already have one of the specifically named Yale Assure locks or levers and need the corresponding module. Its description identifies YRD256, YRD226, and YRD216 locks, plus YRL226 and YRL216 levers, as the intended Yale models. It is a black, open-box Yale module with its original Yale Smart Module box, and the description notes a Z-Wave QR/DSK label. This is not a keypad for entering a code at the door; it is a distinct module with a tightly defined lock-and-lever use case. That compatibility focus is its key limitation as well as its reason to buy.
Google Nest Hub 1st Gen Smart Home Assistant White Model H1A Very Good
The Google Nest Hub 1st Gen Model H1A is the right direction when the goal is a smart home assistant rather than adding keypad entry or a Yale network module. The white unit is listed in Used Very Good condition, and the description says the Nest Hub and power cord are included. This makes it the only non-Yale item in the comparison and the natural match for shoppers whose priority is the Nest Hub product category. Its limitation is simply role: it does not address the Yale lock-access needs served by the two keypads or the Yale Assure Z-Wave 3 Network Module. Choose it for the H1A assistant use case, not as a lock accessory.
Final recommendation by use case
For a supported Yale or August lock where personal codes, illuminated numbers, and battery-powered operation matter, choose the Yale AK-R3 Bluetooth Smart Keypad YRK110-BLE-BLK. For a sealed AK-R3 keypad, choose the Brand NEW Yale Keypad Smart Bluetooth Keypad AK-R3. For one of the named Yale Assure locks or levers, choose the Yale Assure Z-Wave 3 Network Module. If your shopping list calls for a Google smart home assistant instead of a lock accessory, the Nest Hub 1st Gen Model H1A is the distinct fit.
