Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Shelly vs YaleHome
Where Shelly and YaleHome differ
| Compare |  Shelly |  YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €12.90 | $99.99 |
| Subscription per month | €3.99 | $0 |
| Warranty | 2 to 5 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Markets | AT, AU, BE, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK | US, CA |
| Local control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Energy reporting | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Matter certified (Yes), Hub required (No).
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Key differences
- Shelly scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Warranty is higher at Shelly: 2 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Shelly offers Email, Chat, Community.
- Shelly is available in 27 more countries.
- Protocols: only Shelly offers Zigbee.
- Ecosystems: only YaleHome offers Smartthings.
- Markets: only Shelly offers AT, AU, BE.
- Markets: only YaleHome offers US, CA.
Our verdict on each
Shelly
Shelly suits homeowners and renters who want broad smart home kit with no hub to buy first. Device prices start at €12.90, the range covers thermostat, lighting, plug, hub, sensor and blinds work over matter, zigbee and z wave, and local control keeps routines running when the internet drops.
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 | Shelly | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry price €12.90 sits under the €15.36 median for smart thermostat brands here. | 8.8Entry price of $99.99 sits below the site median of €127.49, and the Yale Access app costs $0 a month. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherNo hub required, local control, energy reporting, and cloud extras left to an optional €3.99 plan. | 8.7Range covers smart lock across alexa, google and homekit, and Matter certification is confirmed alongside matter, z wave and wi fi support. |
| Trust | 9.1Matter certification, 2 to 5 years cover and 14 days returns, all under Shelly Europe Ltd. | 9.5HigherTwo factor authentication is on by default, with 2 years of warranty and a 30 day returns window. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Shelly | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bulgaria | United States |
Additional countries for Shelly: 29. Additional countries for YaleHome: 2.
Choosing between them
Pick Shelly if cost, offer, and warranty matter most.
Pick YaleHome if trust matter most.
If neither fits
Lennox has warranty at 10 years, against 2 to 5 years for Shelly and 2 years for YaleHome.
Lennox reviewWhere these facts come from
Shelly
- shelly.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
YaleHome
- shopyalehome.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Shelly | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Smart locks | 12 of 42 | 15 of 42 |
| Matter smart home devices | 8 of 33 | 12 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Shelly | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Lighting, Plug, Hub, Sensor, Blinds | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Matter, Zigbee, Z wave, Wi fiCovers more | Matter, Z wave, Wi fi |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more |
| Legal entity | Shelly Europe Ltd | Yale Security Inc. |
| Headquarters | Bulgaria | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1840 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Phone, Help centre |
Home security
| Fact | Shelly | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €39.90 | $99.99 |
| Minimum contract | 0 months | Not confirmed |
| Products | Camera, Smart lockCovers more | Smart lock |
| Local storage | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Cloud plan per month | €3.99 | Not confirmed |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free features | Camera live streaming, 5 events of event history, motion events with recordings, smart notifications (Shelly Smart Control standard plan) | Free Yale Access app with virtual keys and activity feed |
| Top resolution | 1080p | Not confirmed |
| Power source | Battery, WiredCovers more | Battery |
| Recording retention | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Two-factor sign-in | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Shelly | YaleHome | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 yearsat the median | 2 |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Shelly
Pros
- A hub is not required, so plugs, sensors and switches start working without bridge hardware.
- Local control is supported and energy reporting comes as standard, so offline routines and consumption figures arrive together.
- Entry price €12.90 sits below the €15.36 median for smart thermostat brands.
Cons
- Camera video tops out at 1080p, below the higher resolutions common on other security cameras.
- Cloud retention of 30 days needs the Shelly Smart Control premium plan at €3.99 a month.
- The camera runs on battery and wired, so placement decides between wiring and battery changes.
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
Shelly
Who it suits
- Renters and new buyers who want a hub-free start and automations that keep working offline.
- Households already running Alexa, Google or HomeKit, or planning to settle on Matter later.
- Anyone tracking energy use, since energy reporting is standard across the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- SONOFF, if you want thermostatic radiator valves, since thermostat, trv and lighting includes trv and the Shelly range leaves it out.
- Aqara or Lutron, if the same device mix suits you better from another brand, since hub, sensor and lighting and lighting, blinds and thermostat cover the same categories.
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
Current offers
Shelly
Current offer
Free trial
3 months free on Shelly Smart Control Premium: 3 months free
Free for 3 months, then EUR 3.99/month (monthly plan) or EUR 35.99/year (yearly plan); offer only available if you have not tried Premium before; cancel anytime
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Shelly | YaleHome |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
8 of 31 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Shelly
What does Shelly hardware cost to start with?+
Entry price is €12.90, which covers the cheapest device in the range rather than a bundle. The camera sits higher at €39.90, and the catalogue spans camera and smart lock. Budget for hardware first, then decide whether the cloud extras earn their monthly fee.
Is there a monthly fee or a contract?+
The Shelly Smart Control premium plan costs €3.99 a month, and it is optional rather than required. There is no minimum term, since the contract length is 0 months. The Shelly Smart Control standard plan keeps live streaming, motion event recordings and smart notifications at no cost.
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.