It’s the end of an era for one of the most iconic smart locks ever made. The Nest x Yale Lock has been fully removed from the Google Store, closing the book on a device that defined the smart lock category for nearly a decade. In its place, Google is pointing shoppers to the Yale Smart Lock with Matter — a $189.99 successor designed around Google Home that signals where the company is taking its smart home strategy.
What happened
Spotted by 9to5Google in early July 2026, the Nest x Yale Lock listing has vanished from the Google Store. When the lock was discontinued in early 2025, Google said it would remain on sale while supplies lasted — and those supplies have now finally run dry. Visiting the old product URL now redirects visitors to the Yale Smart Lock with Matter listing instead.
Notably, Google isn’t selling the replacement directly. The Google Store listing pushes buyers to Yale’s own website to complete the purchase, marking the first time the Google Store has not sold a smart lock itself. The Yale Smart Lock with Matter is also available more broadly: on Amazon, all three color models sell for under $150, with the black model going for just $120 — $39 or more off Yale’s $189.99 list price.
Meet the successor: Yale Smart Lock with Matter
The Yale Smart Lock with Matter was designed specifically for Google Home and styled to match the Nest video doorbell lineup, with an oblong shape and finishes like Snow, Ash, and Matte Black. Key details:
- Matter-over-Thread connectivity — works with Google Home, Alexa, Apple Home, and Samsung SmartThings through any compatible Matter controller and Thread border router. No built-in Wi-Fi, so a controller or border router is required.
- Up to 12 months of battery life, well above most smart locks on the market.
- Multiple unlock options — remote unlock via the Google Home app or other Matter apps, unique entry codes on the keypad, voice control, and a physical backup key.
- Guest profiles and activity alerts — manage the lock remotely and get notified when it’s operated.
Two deliberate omissions stand out. There’s no auto-unlock: Yale says its research found users preferred button and key options over automatic unlocking, though auto-lock is included. And unlike the Nest x Yale Lock, which could disarm the Nest Secure system, the new lock doesn’t integrate with any security system at launch.
Background: Google’s hardware retreat
The Nest x Yale Lock launched in 2018 and became one of the best-known smart locks in the industry. Its discontinuation is part of a broader Google pullback from smart home hardware manufacturing: the Nest Protect smoke and CO detector was also discontinued, with First Alert tapped to build a $129.99 Matter-compatible successor, and Google hasn’t released new cameras, speakers, doorbells, or displays in years.
“With Google Home, we’re focused on making it easier than ever to manage all of the devices in your smart home,” said Anish Kattukaran, Chief Product Officer at Google Home & Nest, when the Yale partnership was announced. “Our continued partnership with Yale, a trusted leader in home security, reinforces our commitment to helping customers create a safe and secure home environment.”
What it means for owners
Existing Nest x Yale Lock owners don’t need to panic: Google says it will continue providing software and security updates, and the Google Home app added full support for the lock earlier in 2026. The locks will keep working normally.
For everyone else, the message is clear. Google is done building its own smart home hardware beyond TV streamers and thermostats, and it’s betting the category’s future on Matter — with trusted partners like Yale doing the building. If you’re shopping for a smart lock today, the Yale Smart Lock with Matter is the official heir, and at street prices well under $150, it’s arguably a better deal than the original ever was.