Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Coolblue Belgium vs YaleHome
Where Coolblue Belgium and YaleHome differ
| Compare |  Coolblue Belgium |  YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €87 | $99.99 |
| Hub required | YesHas it | No |
| Subscription per month | €14.99 | $0 |
| Markets | BE | US, CA |
| Matter certified | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Energy reporting | No | Not confirmed |
| Security update period | 3 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Warranty (2 years).
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Key differences
- Coolblue Belgium scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Hub required: only Coolblue Belgium.
- Support channels: only Coolblue Belgium offers Email, Chat.
- Founded is lower at YaleHome: 1840 vs 1999.
- YaleHome is available in 1 more country.
- Protocols: only Coolblue Belgium offers Zigbee.
- Protocols: only YaleHome offers Matter, Z wave.
- Ecosystems: only YaleHome offers Matter.
- Markets: only Coolblue Belgium offers BE.
- Markets: only YaleHome offers US, CA.
Our verdict on each
Coolblue Belgium
Coolblue Belgium suits Belgian households that want one local shop for robot vacuums, air treatment and security cameras, with a 30-day returns window behind every purchase. It suits buyers who value breadth, local delivery and in-country support over a narrow range or a subscription-based plan.
YaleHome
YaleHome suits homeowners who want one self-installed lock that needs no hub and no monthly fee, and it holds 8.9 overall. The trade-off is scope: locks only, sold in the US and Canada, with renewal never becoming a cost.
Score breakdown
| Area | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry pricing at €199 and a flagship at €1,199 place both ends of the range within reach. | 8.8Entry price of $99.99 sits below the site median of €127.49, and the Yale Access app costs $0 a month. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherThe flagship pairs 42,000 Pa suction with a self empty dock, a 10.5 mm mop lift and Lidar mapping. | 8.7Range covers smart lock across alexa, google and homekit, and Matter certification is confirmed alongside matter, z wave and wi fi support. |
| Trust | 9.0Sold by Coolblue België N.V., founded in 1999, based in BE, with support on email, chat and phone. | 9.5HigherTwo factor authentication is on by default, with 2 years of warranty and a 30 day returns window. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Smart locks | 1 of 43 | 15 of 43 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Belgium | United States |
Additional countries for Coolblue Belgium: 1. Additional countries for YaleHome: 2.
What we checked
Coolblue Belgium
- coolblue.be: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
YaleHome
- shopyalehome.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Lighting, Hub, Plug, Sensor, Blinds | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Zigbee, Wi fi | Matter, Z wave, Wi fi |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Smartthings | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more |
| Legal entity | Coolblue België N.V. | Yale Security Inc. |
| Headquarters | Belgium | United States |
| Founded | 1999 | 1840Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Phone, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Handheld | Smart lock |
| Reference models | Dreame D20 Pro Plus, Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 3 Set, eufy Omni E35, Dreame X60 Pro Ultra Complete Gray | Not confirmed |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Room size (m²) | 45 to 81 | Not confirmed |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon, Ioniser | Not confirmed |
| Filter cost per year | €36.99 | Not confirmed |
| Filter change interval | 6 to 36 months | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 22 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction test conditions | Condensation dehumidifier, minimum working temperature 15 °C | Not confirmed |
| Water tank (l) | 6 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 20 to 60 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, Grinder | Not confirmed |
| Entry price | €199 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | €1,199 | Not confirmed |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 2.6 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 2,300 | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
Home security
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €49.99 | $99.99 |
| Local storage | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 30 days |
| Free features | Recording to microSD card, base station or hard drive without a subscription, plus app live view and motion alerts | Free Yale Access app with virtual keys and activity feed |
| Top resolution | 4k | Not confirmed |
| Power source | Battery, Wired, PoeCovers more | Battery |
| Two-factor sign-in | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security update period | 3 yearsabove the median | Not confirmed | 2.5 years |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Coolblue Belgium
Pros
- The camera listing covers recording to microSD card, a base station or a hard drive without a subscription, plus app live view and motion alerts, and local storage is offered.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop keeps brushes, filters and mop pads orderable after purchase.
- Floor care spans robot vacuum, stick and handheld, so a robot vacuum can be bought alongside a stick or handheld vacuum in the same order.
Cons
- Floor care stops at robot vacuum, stick and handheld, so a buyer who wants an upright or wet-dry vacuum has to shop elsewhere.
- The app carries no energy reporting, so household energy use has to be measured elsewhere.
- A hub is required before bridges speak zigbee and wi fi, so smart home buyers pay for extra hardware before the first device goes in.
YaleHome
Pros
- Entry pricing of $99.99 sits under the site median of €127.49 for a one-off lock purchase
- Yale Access works at $0 a month, so the free app with virtual keys and an activity feed carries no renewal bill
- No hub is required and installation is not required either, so one lock is a single self-fitted box
Cons
- The range covers smart lock only, so cameras, sensors and alarms come from elsewhere
- Sales run in US and CA, which leaves buyers elsewhere without a local route
- Support runs on phone and help centre only, with no live chat or email listed
Who each suits
Coolblue Belgium
Who it suits
- Belgian households replacing a vacuum or a purifier who want delivery, returns and support handled by one local operation.
- Camera buyers who want recording to microSD card, a base station or a hard drive without a subscription.
- Shoppers whose floor care shortlist is robot vacuum, stick or handheld, the types this range covers.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want upright or wet-dry vacuums, since floor care here covers robot vacuum, stick and handheld only.
- Shoppers outside Belgium, since Coolblue Belgium delivers only to Belgian addresses.
YaleHome
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners replacing one front door lock who want self-fitting hardware
- Households already in one of alexa, google and homekit who want the lock to join an existing setup
- Anyone who would rather not pay €4.01 a month for monitoring services
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers wanting cameras or sensors in the same basket, where Aqara covers more device types
- Shoppers outside US and CA who need a local stockist or an in-country returns route
- People who want a monitored alarm service, since diy cover is a self-install product
Country by country
| Country | Coolblue Belgium | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Coolblue Belgium
What does the cheapest robot vacuum cost at Coolblue Belgium?+
The lowest robot vacuum price is €199, and the top of the range is €1,199. Reference models are named at each end of the list, so the gap between the two prices buys hardware rather than a subscription. Neither figure renews after the purchase.
Is the flagship robot vacuum worth more than the entry model?+
The step up from entry at €199 buys a self empty dock, Lidar mapping and a mop pad that lifts 10.5 mm, on a machine that pulls 42,000 Pa and stands 8.9 cm tall. Buyers who already know they want a dock and a mop lift should go straight to the flagship.
YaleHome
What does a Yale Home lock cost to buy?+
Entry pricing starts at $99.99 for the range, which sits below the site median of €127.49 for entry hardware. The keypad lock is the model shown, and it runs on battery, so there are no wiring costs. There is no bundle pricing across categories because smart lock is the only type listed.
Is there a monthly subscription or renewal fee?+
The Yale Access app is free, and virtual keys and the activity feed come with it at $0 a month. Nothing in the range renews into a fee, so the purchase price is the whole cost. That compares with a site monitoring median of €0 and a smart lock monitoring median of €8.76 elsewhere in the category.
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