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Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite on an interior door beside the Yale Home app

Device launch / June 20, 2026

Yale's cheaper Linus lock has a UK-door catch

Yale's Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite is one of the cheaper Matter-over-Thread lock paths in the UK, but buyers need a compatible lift-to-lock door and the right Thread setup.

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Schlage Sense Pro smart deadbolt mounted on a front door

Device launch / June 19, 2026

Schlage Sense Pro arrives as a $399 Matter-over-Thread lock

Schlage's Sense Pro launches June 29 with Matter over Thread, UWB hands-free unlocking, Apple Home Key support, and a few platform caveats buyers should check before replacing a deadbolt.

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Google Home Speaker in Hazel with its status light glowing

Device launch / June 18, 2026

Google Home Speaker is also a Thread border router

Google's new Gemini speaker is a $99.99 Matter hub with Thread 1.3, which makes it useful Google Home infrastructure but not a Thread 1.4 upgrade.

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