Yale Keyless Connected Smart Door Lock (Chrome) [Energy Class A+]
Keyless Door Lock
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Key-less lifestyleThe Keyless Connected Smart Door Lock gives you the freedom to secure your home without the need for a key. | Simple as 1, 2, 3Open your door via Pin code, key card, key tag, remote fob and even from your smartphone when connected to a smart home system. | Compatible with NightlatchesThe Keyless Connected Smart Door Lock is compatible with most 60mm back-set Night latches. Making it a quick and easy instalation. |
Restrict specific access codes to a certain time of day.
9V Battery Backup
In the event of the AA batteries failing there is a further fail safe, thanks to a 9V battery connection override.
What’s more, when connected to a smart home system, Yale’s Keyless Connected allows you to unlock your door from anywhere in the world.
Security as standard.
Feeling safe and secure is a must for any homeowner. The Keyless Connected Smart Lock has a tamper alarm and incorrect PIN code feature.
There’s also no need to worry if the electricity goes down as the Keyless Connected Smart Lock is powered by 4x AA batteries. It will even warn you when the batteries are running low.
- Tamper Alarm
- 9v Battery Backup
- Time Controlled Access Codes
- Battery Powered
Expand your system
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Yale ModuleThis module allows you to control your Yale Smart Lock from anywhere in the world when linked with your Yale Smart Home Alarm System. | Z-Wave ModuleThis module allows you to control your Yale Smart Lock from anywhere in the world when linked with Z-Wave Home Automation Systems. | Sync ModuleThe Sync module creates a link between your Smart Lock and your Yale Sync Smart Home Alarm. | Key Fob ModuleThe module links with the Remote Fob to unlock your Smart Lock from up to 10 metres away with just one click. |
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| Suitable Door Type | Timber – 60mm Backset Nightlatch | PVCu – Multipoint Locking |
| Control Via App | Yes * | Yes |
| Send/ Receive Virtual Keys | No | Yes |
| Audit Trails | Yes * | Yes |
| Method of Entry | Pin Code, Key Card, Key Tag, Phone Tag, App* | Key Card, Key Tag, Phone Tag, App* |
| DIY Friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Powered | Yes (4 x AA) | Yes (4 x AA) |
| Compatible Modules | Yale Module, Z-Wave Module | Yale Module, Z-Wave Module |
| * When connected to a compatible smart home system with supporting functionality |
| Weight: | 787 g |
| Dimensions: | 8 x 6.5 x 15 cm; 787 Grams |
| Model: | YD-01-CON-NOMOD-CH |
| Part: | YD-01-CON-NOMOD-CH |
| Colour: | Chrome |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | Yale |
| Colour: | Chrome |
| Quantity: | 1 |
We have three of these fitted on various properties. Very good.
Seems good so far, was quite easy to install using my existing 40mm nightlatch. It says it only fits a 60mm nightlatch but as you can see it works fine on mine. Easy to add fobs and new pass codes. Definitely worth the money.
This is not a review about the actual lock which seems to be of very good quality and a well-made item but unfortunately I have had to return it as it will not fit an Ingersoll SC71/73 latch despite it being a 60mm lock. (measured from the edge of the door to the centre of the barrel). The screws do not align and this cannot be overcome by drilling the latch plate as the heads must lie flush. Also please be aware that if your door fits into a rebate then, as the lock is wider than a standard key barrel you need to check for sufficient clearance.
My partner always forgot his keys and always got locked out of the flat so needed a way of preventing this from happening – this is the perfect solution, we use 3 ways to enter, the fob, chip for the phone and the code on the actual lock – impossible to get locked out now!
Took me a while to get my head around installation and getting it to work but got there eventually!
Was worried about using my existing nightlatch but so glad I did cos the installation was so easy. Yes some powertools required, some patience and maybe a few pause and repeat moments on the video, which perfectly explains each part of the process. I bought for my Airbnb flat and it’s genius. Love i
Can’t imagine life without it now, no worries about kids forgetting or losing their keys and it allows family and friends to pop in if we are away without handing them spare keys!
I held off writing this review until the lock had been in operation for a while. It has been about 6 months and I am loving it. I have one of the sticky tabs stuck to the back of my phone and no longer carry keys. My family feel the same. And if I ever need to let anyone in when I am not home, I just give them the code. Brilliant invention.
Easy enough to install, instructions could be a little clearer with the locking turn setup but there’s plenty of youtube videos to follow.
Only grip is during setup the keypad is at full volume and very loud. But once you have setup you can turn it down.
Battery life reporting seemed a bit dodge, it showed low battery on a new set of batteries but this has disappeared since.
Installed over 2 months now with no issues.
Easy fit and use is so much easier without keys. Even in a multi-tenure building we still get six months on a set of Duracell batteries. Fobs for regular users are a boon.
Other than that I’m happy with it.
I suggest that the first setting you change is the volume as the beeps are loud and annoying! After that it’s much nicer programming all of the ‘keys’.
We got a selection of phone tags, credit card keys and keyrings. We like the phone tags best.
Despite many having very easy installations,alas mine was not.In fact the first lock purchased was broken during installation and I had to re purchase.Making this extremely expensive.
So what went wrong.Purchased loack along with Yale nightlatch.had both fitted to door,but the smart lock was not working properly,jamming.Instructions mention to fine tune the bar. OK then it seemed to work,but inconsistently.
This messing took place over a couple of weeks of tweeking.Then it seemed that the bar was a fraction too short,so as the lock turned it slipped out of the nightlatch.
A new smart lock had to be purchased.This time I had a locksmith to fit it.He trimmed a small bit off the door to reposition the staple.
The lock was fitted and seemed to work,but then as previous it was jamming,getting stiff.Exactly as before.The lock was removed and it seemed that there was a little piece on the staple that the bar slotted into that was not staying in position.The little piece has small flanges that should stop it from dropping into the staple,these were not bent over enough so as the lock turned it was dropping into staple,hence jamming.so the problem all along had been the nightlatch.Luckily the Locksmith was able to identify this and correct it( slight tap on flange to bend the lip).Refitted and hey presto.I works.Seriously annoyed though that it cost me a new smart lock when the problem was the nightlatch.
I also purchased the Z wave module 2 and amslightly disappointed that it will not connect to Yale app.You have to buy Yale hub and module.I have Ring installed and I have connected the Z module to Ring.Via Alarm base station,add device,security,lock.The z wave module has a series of codes I took the 5 digits that were underlined and it connected to Ring.From Ring I then was able to connect to Alexa.
Now although there is some good functionality you do not get the full features that you would using Yale hub.
However there is more yo investigate with Ring.You can add users and or guests.Adding Users involves them having Ring and Alexa accounts,and you can tick which levels of access you wish to grant.Adding Guests I have not been able to see similar options,though I have not run through the process to see if options present later.
The other thing I have not tested is,when setting up a new user in Ring you have you assign a 4 digit code which can be used to disarm the alarm.This code needs to be set up on the smart lock, I have not done this process yet so am not sure if it all fits together,ie unlock door,then disarm alarms.
The potential is great.
I have used the Ring app to lock unlock door,I have used alexa to lock,un lock,key tags, keycard and key votes all working great.
Ring dashboard shows status of lock and battery,also activity of lock unlock time etc.It would be better if I can identify user,a little more settings up.
I also want to set up notifications on Alexa,so it will tell me when the door is locked or unlocked,or jammed.
You can ever set up individual temporary key codes to allow contractors access when your not there.
I recommend getting the key fobs as they are very easy to use and look smart.
Love it I used to be always locking my keys in the house. Now I don’t have this problem and with the z wave and the smart things hub you can unlock the door from you phone and interlink the door lock and the light and Arlo cameras
Great item saved money also on cutting of keys for family. Easy to install and use.
Works perfectly, had these Yale locks for over 3 years now. You can set 24 hour codes and simple to program. Don’t understand why they haven’t replaced old fashioned keylocks completely. Batteries last well over 6 months but I just change them when it alerts you to say it wants fresh batteries.
Easy to fit to my existing night latch and add my existing tags. Also bought some of the ones you stick to your phone and it all works really well. I got the z-wave module too and added to my smartthings hub easily and showed up straight away in HomeAssistant too.
Changed from a regular lock that was old and you had to wiggle the key. Bought extra tags for my daughter coming home from school, assigned her a code incase she forgets her bag, I don’t have to worry about her being locked out. Have the wireless link also, so notifies me when she’s in. Works perfect, 1 Yr battery use if used 10 times a day, I use it twice a day so…see u in 5 yrs.
This is a good quality, fully featured lock that I’m happy with now I’ve got it sorted.
The installation was troublesome to say the least. If you don’t drill the holes exactly right the cable and pin for the top part of the lock doesn’t line up quite right. (Not the barrel hole, but the one above it where the keypad is.)
Also notice the grey box on the inside of the door. The product description doesn’t make it clear that this is part of the lock solution, and needs to be installed on the inside – so if you have a security chain above your latch on the inside of the door then you may have more DIY than you bargained for.
Once installed it was easy to setup if you follow the instructions and I was able to set user codes and register tags and fobs without any issues.
A slight wrinkle for me is that I bought the Yale Bridge and access module, and when I installed it that wiped all the user settings (everything except my custom admin PIN). It meant people couldn’t get in. Once I realised what was going on I rehregistered the tags and fobs and things went back to normal. If you are using the Yale Bridge a slightly quirky change is that you can no longer egister user PINs via the keypad – you have to do it in the Yale Access app.
Having the Yale Bridge is great as you get notifications when the door has been unlocked when you are away from home and can even remotely register a user PIN or open it for a visitor if necessary from wherever you happen to be.
Overall I’m very pleased with the product.
Batteries are still the ones that were supplied with the lock and still show 90% (they started at 90%, but haven’t dropped yet). As an insurance against the possible inaccuracy of the battery life reported over z-wave, I have a brand new lithium 9v battery safely stashed near the front door in case of emergency.
The lock is extremely sturdy – I have zero concerns about its resilience to an attack. The buzzer that sounds if the front of the lock is separated from the battery box on the inside of the door is a bit weak though – it wouldn’t be very loud outside. To mitigate this (not that I believe it would be an issue anyway, but Home Automation is a lifestyle/hobby as much as it makes any real world sense!) I have a z-wave siren mounted on the ceiling (9ft high open porch) which is programmed to sound if the lock tamper alarm is triggered (the z-wave standard has a message type covering exactly this scenario) which would scare the living s*** out anyone within 3 feet of it and certainly attract the attention of the neighbours if they weren’t already aware of the noise of tampering with the thing.
Installation was fairly easy – I already had an ERA BS Nightlatch on the door with a Schlage cylinder, so fitting was simply a case of drilling the additional hole for the battery cable / upper sconce mount. The home I had for the cylinder was a bit oval though, so required a bit of massaging with a file as the cylinder part of the lock is round (as it should be, really) so this is something to be aware of if your existing lock hasn’t been installed to the highest standard. I also have a draught excluder strip around the outside edge of the door frame – this doesn’t actually interfere with the lock, but it is a tight squeeze. Not something most will need to be concerned with, but good to be aware of.
The installation instructions say to cut the bar that engages with the latch with pliers/cutters. Do not attempt this! The bar is impressively hard steel, and required a decent hacksaw blade to cut. There is no way on earth it is being cut with any kind of pliers, maybe bolt croppers, but not cleanly. A carefully wielded dremel might do OK with a suitable cutting/grinding wheel if a hacksaw seems a bit too much like hard work.
Had it installed in about 20 mins, really easy set up quality is good been faultless for the last month I’ve had i
Works really well – I don’t use any integration with Smart assistants, as i don’t want to trust the entry to my home to the cloud, but as a standalone lock, with multiple ways of unlocking, i think its great.
Youtube is a good resource, and two folk: lockpickinglawyer and “Stuff made here” ended up convincing me that a) most locks can be picked in < 1 minutes b) very few locks take longer than 3 minutes c) mechanical locks are susceptible to a variety of attacks that basically reduce the number of combinations you have to try out. I ended up deciding to go digital, and this is a good set-up price-wise. I paired it with a Yale PBS1 dead-locking night-latch to give me BS-standard (Kite-Mark) level security. Sort of. Officially it is probably less than standard BS... as it's not a tested combination, but unofficially.... the electric door opener is much more secure than the six pin cylender lock that comes with the yale PBS1. you can set a combination of up to 10 digits, so that's much more entropy than you'll get in any mechanical lock (most of which don't even check the order of the digits entered). You can also program fobs or keycards (up to 6 or 10 IIRC), and even set multiple combinations. This will allow you to set up a combination for the person who is coming to feed your cat (say), which you can then un-set... thus you don't have to get the normal house residents to learn a new combination. I still have my 5-lever mortice lock so my insurance is covered. Now, however... if I am working in the garden or something... I can leave the front door on the nightlatch, and don't have to worry about people nipping in to steal the cushions (for example :)... and I also don't have to worry about keeping a housekey on me. If coming home at night (even when people already at home) we can leave lock on night latch, and person going out does not worry about losing keys. The number pad lights up when you first touch it... which also helps in the dark. The ability to use a 9v battery as back-up, if you forget to change the lock batteries, is also a positive (sigh). So far the batteries have been replaced once after around 5 months. The lock beeped helpfully to let me know that it was getting low. I think that it gives a reasonable grace period. So yes. Great lock for security.... but it's the convenience that surprised me.
Very versatile. Used for hotel. Second one bought, first one lasted about 2 years.
Thought I’d write this up to mention that although this lock is marketed as 60mm night latch compatible it will actually fit onto a 40mm night latch.
Easy to fit onto existing latch, just needed to drill the extra hole for the wire.
Just remember to fit the direction plate for your night latch the correct way round, I mis-read the instructions and fitted it for left hand turn and of course it didn’t work.
Had to un-install and turn the plate round the right way but now works fine.
Programmed the master pin, key fob and card without issues, works well.
No idea how long battery life is yet.
Fed up with replacing padlocks that were lost or forgotten to use we decided to give one of these a go.
Very easy to install and set up (I recommend setting it up before you install it). The kids just walk up to it, cover it over with their hand activating the keypad, type in a 4 digit code and they’re in. It runs off of 4 AA batteries which last about a year with daily use. This one (keypad) tells you that the batteries are low, but if they die before you change them it stays locked so your room is still secure, BUT you can give it instant power by touching a 9v battery to the base of the external lock and open it with your code as you usually would and then replace the batteries which are in a small box on the inside face of the door. Batteries are really easy to access (no screwdriver required) and couldn’t be easier to swap out.
This lock is outside and exposed to the elements rain and freezing temperatures you’d expect in a U.K. garden, I had the last one for over 10 years and it then went wrong, it didn’t recognise either the access code or the master code, tried a a reset override and that failed to so replaced it with this one (nearly exactly the same but with a handful of additional features). I couldn’t get this one to work with a mobile phone but it comes with a fob and a card that you can use to open it as well as the usual 4digit pin which you can set. (Pin is really easy to change and you can set up a temporary second pin which I used when my daughter had a sleepover, all her friends could use a simple 1234 for the day which I then removed.
Though the old one seemed to go wrong after 10 years of solid daily use is wasn’t corroded in any way and looked almost as new as this one when I took it out of the box. The old one hadn’t rusted, picked up any scratches or any wear marks at all on either the body or the glass face/keypad. And the 4 digit code has been the same for ten years being used and abused by my four heavy handed children. Can’t recommend this lock enough. It has loads of other features and connects with cctv as I understand it, but I’ve not used those features so can’t comment.
Nice looking lock …. I watched YouTube on how to install it!
The only snag is … the wire leading to the battery pack doesn’t tuck behind it!!!
I had to drill out a channel for the wire!
Bad design… that bit .
We bought this a little while ago and although we need to change the batteries once every 6 months – it has never let us down. I did buy the Zigabee connector for smart control – but to be honest I never use it. Forgotten what it is like to be aware of making sure I have keys when I leave the house – I don’t even have a keyring any more!
I bought this lock to put on the inside of the porch so that the rest of the family who constantly loose their keys can get in. It is also useful with a ring doorbell to ask deliveries to be put inside the porch.
It took me ages to fit it wasn’t difficult my door is very hard wood and getting the holes sorted was time consuming. The actual fitting was easy there are videos on YouTube if you don’t like reading but the instructions are good.
Setting up the codes, key fobs, cards and phone stickers wasn’t hard.
I’ve had no problems with the door my mum in her mid 70s uses it fine. The only issue I’ve had is someone knocked the batteries out before locking the door once. Since that happened I check it before I lock it by activating the lock before I close it. It’s never happened again and It’s worked well.
I bought the smart module I’ve not done anything with it because I don’t know what to do with it. Probably need a different bridge.
Loved this lock.
Perfect for my flat.
But my landlord didn’t allow it.
Either way it’s a perfect lock.
Samsung finally released a lock codes app which now allows me to manage keys remotely!!!
I think its worth people knowing this before they invest based upon the marketing from Yale.
To be clear, i am a 15 year experience IT professional, i work for the globes top technology organization, so please take this advice with a level of confidence.
If you want to use this lock as a keypad lock alone and have the ability to lock/unlock remote, buying the Z-wave adapter and adding it to your existing SmartThings hub, it will work fine. Touch wood, i have not had a single reliability issue with it, it works great.
My BIGGEST Issue with this lock is that yale advertise this lock as being able to manage the lock codes remotely from an app/smartthings….. I assumed that Yale would offer a smartapp within smart things to manage these lock codes, BUT THEY DO NOT!!!!
That functionality is only presented in the classic smart things app, by a third party (bedroom) developer via a smart app called ‘lock codes’.
It was a slight annoyance, as i believe Yale SHOULD offer this functionality via their own curated app, not a guy sitting in a bedroom…..
However, SmartThings have now decided their Classic App (which was far superior) is now deprecated and they have now forced everyone over to their second generation Smart Things App. Guess what??? Lock codes app is now no longer supported outside of the US.
Yes, this means, as it stands right now, there is absolutely no way of remotely managing the lock codes, you have to plumb them all in manually pressing buttons on the lock itself. Why is this an issue? a) Yale advertise this as a good feature of the ‘SMART’ lock but most importantly b) it allowed me to create a code temporarily when i was away from my home, allow someone access, then remove the code when they had left meaning it was a more secure way of giving someone temporary access.
So yes, as it stands right now, i have a Smart Lock, with features advertised by Yale that you cannot use as Yale do not provide a means of allowing you access to such features….
VERY rubbish if you ask me!!
Great lock! Very easy to to install. All you need is a drill, a 20mm flat wood bit – to drill 20mm hole, and a small hacksaw to trim lock. The lock is great, functions really well and looks good. So far all is well. You can also configure temporary codes which delete after 24hrs. It’s a really good lock with a lot of nice features. Highly recommended!
Really easy to install, took about an hour. Updated a night latch that’s probably 20-30 years old. Make sure you have a drill for the wire hole and a hacksaw handy to cut the cylinder bar to size. Some great features too, impressed!
Well made, looks smart seems to be good quality. Quite fiddly to fit, definately measure several times and drill once, don’t try and rush it. No problems with battery drain but it is a bit reluctant to work with the plastic tabs sometimes, It doesn’t always register them first time, a couple of times I gave up and used the code to open the door instead. Overall I am satisfied with the produc
I’ve got a carpenter to fit this to the door the instructions are pretty clear once you wrap your head around it and we are delighted with this lock it’s super cool!
This digital lock has lots of good features, and definitely ipmroves on the previous version. Among those are: master code functionality, key fob/card unlocking, key beep volume setting. Installation is reasonable if you have some DIY experience – does involve drilling a new hole and some fiddling around to fit everythign together. One thing that I found a little unclear (but ok for my application) is that this lock by itself does not connect to an app for phone-based unlocking. You would need another component of the system for that.
Happy .. so smart! Love this product
Hard to install or the handyman was incompetent.. unsure which
Great product we love it. Take your time on install and watch the video for installation.
Wanted a smart lock to link in with alexa. This doesn’t unless you buy the seperate yale wifi module which is an extra 40, then you need a seperate Smartthings hub an extra 80. My night latch wouldn’t work so had to replace with the yale nightlatch an 45. In total to get it working as a smart lock and able to open by alexa 250.
Great product. Very easy to set up, the manual is very easy to understand when programming.
Great product. Never get locked out again.
Easy to instal
This is my 2nd one love it. Just one minor niggle they’ve upgraded it to 6 digits not 4 as in my other one.
Great product with electronic tabs and password. Easy to fit and setup.
Really Good functionality
Solid build – it’s good and heavy
Would have given it a 5 but could do with being secured to door better in event of attempted break in I believe it could come away easier than I would like (could do with a second fixing point)
One less key on my keyring, surprising small change in life but makes life so much easier. For example, I can nip out to the bins or corner shop without worrying about putting the door on snib or bringing my keys.
I installed it myself, it didn’t fit the old union latch we had, so that wasn’t an expense I expected.
It’s also pretty hard to saw the bar that goes through the door.
I’m also still confused about what module to get to link up with google home.
But overall a great smart home improvement.
I would rate myself about 6/10 on DIY proficiency scale and found this really straight forward to fit with the correct tools. and using the instructions for guidance.
You’ll need to make an additional 15mm hole so make sure you have a suitable bit.
The Z-Wave module works well too and integrates with smartthings and Google Home.
We live in a block of flats and found that both the default volume and the lower volume was too high on button presses but you can switch off the sounds completely.
Based on other reviews we tested that a 9v battery would operate the lock in the event the batteries died, simulating such an event by removing all the batteries, which it does. I’d recommend you do the same otherwise you might only find out it doesn’t work when you need it.
Excellent quality for the money. Feels solid and heavy and secure once fitted. Was easy to install – already had a Yale lock so was just a case of cutting the bar to length and filing it down – the included bolts allowed me to secure it on. As others have mentioned, the power cable is too long and has to be snaked behind the battery box which is fiddly. I found the 20mm hole was bigger than needed and a smaller hole would suffice. I filled the hole to insulate it.
All in all, took about an hour to install. Instructions for setting up the pins and fobs was easy to follow. The pin pad isnt quite as perfectly responsive as I’d like, I sometimes have to press a number twice for it to register but it is clear when a successful key press has been made from beeps (or the number flashes if you have it on silent mode).
Only had it a week but very pleased so far.
This was a very tricky thing to install and get working. I’ve found that door handles can be difficult to install anyway, depending on the inner mechanism and how old it is. The door I ended up installing this lock on was quite old, which had an old mechanism which I needed to replace with a new mechanism.
The instructions are relatively easy to follow, it’s just quite a difficult thing to install, with the drilling needing to be accurate and of the right size. After a few hours I had the thing installed and (miraculously) working. It was a few days later that I took the plunge and coded the lock, and also set it to recognise the Yale fobs. It’s a weird feeling leaving knowing you haven’t got a key, but after a while you get used to it and I haven’t had an issue with the lock. Overall I like this, it looks good and in the end proved to work well. I just hope is doesn’t suddenly pack in!
Not so easy to cut the bolt through the door.
Make sure you have a hacksaw at hand if you are installing this yourself, or bolt cutters.
I’ve been testing this for the last few months on our shed.
It seemed worth a go and it has worked fine… it has 4 AA batteries so needs no connection to power – though we have already had to replace them… however it doesn’t feel that secure.
I would not feel comfortable with this being the only lock on our house.
Maybe an internal door? But as the main door lock, no thanks. I don’t like the actual lock you can spin round, I found it hard to grip.
Overall I give it 4 stars, it clearly works but it doesn’t make you feel like it’s overly secure.
Easy to fit, and fabulously simple in use, ideal for a home office to protect the expensive equipment that can be in those rooms, I suspect that anyone running a hotel or Air BnB will love this!
Being able to use a pass card, a code or use a Phone App is brilliant for this use!
Battery driven and they last, no need to change yet after a few months!
Well made, sturdy I cannot fault this lock system! But with a trusted name like Yale, I should have explicit trust!
Great!!
PROS
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Great for airbnb
well constructed
looks good
effective lock
CONS
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Not the easiest to fit. Not super difficult though
Was not sure how easy this would be to fit but it was not too difficult with a reasonable DIY knowledge. You must already have or need to get a very good home security lock that can be operated and locked by a key internally. This is because what you are replacing is the outside key lock and mechanism. Once you have done that your door opening and shutting is operated by the swipe card on the outside but still operated by your original key and lock on the inside. Just a word of warning that if you have your swipe tab on your key bunch, just remember you must take your keys with you when shutting the door to leave the building. Otherwise you are then stuck with no way of getting back in if your keys are in the house. Personally I leave my keys in the lock on the inside so that I can never forget my keys (and tab) on the way out. I also bought the extra card/tab/tag pack as you only get one swipe card with the lock. This card pack gives you peace of mind that you have other ways of getting in if you mislaid original swipe card. The extra pack means that if you have 2 sets of keys for other locks you can put a swipe tag on both sets. Handy if you have one set of keys for say your van and another for your car plus spares for other members of your family. These locks have come down in price from what they were when they first came out and I think are great value for money. My lock has worked without fail every time since I fitted it and definitely a 5 star product. This is neither a paid for or sponsored review but entirely genuine from a real user.
Very good quality product, easy to install and very very happy with my purchase
Fantastic product, easy to install, batteries last really well, and never had a problem getting in/out the door in over six months of use. Would highly recommend.
Firstly, the truth is that most reasonable door locks are probably stronger than the door they are fitted too and this lock is no different. It’s solid and I’m quite sure it would be easier to break the door not the lock. It is in effect a deterrent to an opportunist thief.
And, having watched the Lock Picking Lawyer open just about any keyed lock almost as quick with a pick as using the actual key, I’m quite sure that this is harder to open than a keyed lock. Even I can open some locks with at my low level hobbyist lockpicking level.
So, this lock is most likely better than the equivalent ‘normal’ lock for security. And not just because you cannot conventionally pick it either. Whilst this does come with a ‘key’ – a card and small keyring button – you don’t need them so they could be stashed away hidden and you could simply rely on the pin code which, is far better than a physical thing. Not only do you not have a key to lose you can hand out the number to family and then easily change it later on.
But, there are a few things to consider. First off many doors have a different type of inner ‘night latch’ and certainly mine was different. That meant I had to shell out another thirty six quid for a chrome inside lock plus of course I had to make good my door as the fitting was different.
Then there is the fact that whilst the implication is that this door lock can be remotely operated you will need another module. The Yale Zigbee Module which is currently 42 quid on Amazon which, will take the whole package up to nearly two hundred pounds. Suddenly it’s looking quite pricey.
Putting that aside, this is a well made lock and it works well. Once fitted it’s easy to set up with a new code and of course as easy as an easy thing to use. I haven’t bought the Zigbee module yet but sooner or later I’ll bow to the inevitable and get it. The ability to use the lock remotely is useful as I work overseas and I can utilise this function for family and friends. But, fourty two quid for an item that should be a couple? That’s stretching it. It should be part of the lock given the price.
Overall this is a well made addition to the onward march of the ‘Smart Home.’ I’m sure that in 30 years this kind of thing will be considered quaint but right now this is a pretty good option. If you are happy to shell out a goodly chunk of cash that is.
There are a lot of very negative reviews on this product that seem to indicate there are some issues to beware of. Personally I haven’t experienced them, but I would still be wary of where you put this lock. I certainly wouldn’t feel comfortable putting it on my front door for example. Great for a storage cupboard or something similar.
Used for small office. No need for keys. Great option and easy to install.
Took an hour to install but works perfectly and is very satisfying to use.
An amazing retrofit to standard irish nightlateches , easy to set up
As you can imagine any product by Yale is going to be top quality. that’s kind of the point of you buying something with the word Yale on it. it is a little bit tricky to install but once it’s up and running and the app is working your fine.
Paid someone else to install – ask anyone who does smart locks (got it for 70, instead of the extra 119 or so Yale asks for) but it’s in, and works flawlessly. Ain’t no keys at my house
Not fitted yet but tried everything and all looks good
great but go for the one with a key as well as touch pad
I have Hive smart heating, and some Woox smart plugs, so was eager to give this Yale smart lock a try.
It is slightly time-consuming to install, but you don’t need to be a DIY expert. The instructions are easy to follow, and there are good videos available from Yale on installation. Took about two hours in total.
Now it is on, I am happy with its appearance and functionality. It looks better outside than in, with nice bit metal exterior but slightly disappointing plastic case inside the house. Would be nice to have to nice metal case both inside and out.
You can open the door with a key fob, key card or a pin. You can order more cards and fobs, and install up to 20 codes. Obviously it is battery operated, so you need to keep an eye on it to make sure yours don’t run out. Not sure what happens in terms of accessing the house if the battery goes flat!
Still use and second lock on the door, as would not rely on this alone when out the house, but this is perfectly fine to secure the door when I am in. As I have a young child who is sometimes sleeping, it’s good to be able to give visitors a code so they can let themselves into the house without ringing the doorbell.
Like:
Lots of key options – fob, smartcard, over wifi and combination. Relatively easy to install with a modicum of DIY experience and planning. From a highly respected lock company whose brand I trust. Can be used as part of an integrated home security system.
Don’t like:
My main issue is that modern front doors should be, and usually are, multipoint locks (lift the handle and multiple latches lock into the door frame). If you still have a single point night latch on an external door, I’d recommend investing in a better door before a smartlock.
Overall:
A well engineered product that works as described on the box but is, ironically, designed to work with older, less secure, styles of door!
It’s easy to fit yourself, works superbly and has the back-up of a six-digit PIN number as well as the easily obtainable tags, stickers or cards.
Worth remembering:
– A Yale tag can be programmed against multiple locks – I have one for my house and my dad’s house
– The PIN number feature locks out after 3 bad attempts, then you need to use the tag
– It’s ideal for elderly people who find turning a key too stiff, the large handle makes life very easy
– You can connect the lock to a smart home system for remote opening
– This is a “night latch” Yale type lock – not a dead lock nor is it a 7-Lever “Chubb” type lock often additionally required by insurance companies, the L1 EURO Cylinder version is much more secure when mated to a modern multi-point locking door, but needs a suitable door.
100% recommended.
This takes some getting used to. I practised using it with it NOT connected to a door, but just on a table over a week or so, just so I could get used to setting it up and using it. I found this to be a good exercise, because I could get used to how to operate it.
I have it set up so that it uses keypad. And it works very well.
I would have liked it to connect to my WiFi and be able to use this through Apple HomeKit or the like, but that’s not how it works. (I need the Z-wave module for that, and I may well get that).
As long as you follow the instructions this will work really well for you — it does for me.
There are lots of programming options, such as codes that last a day, different codes that will work, and using a keyfob or card. It is all very impressive.
The build-quality is excellent, and overall I am very happy with this.
Love how sleek and cool this lock looks on the door. Bit of a tricky setup but plenty of YouTube videos to help you out. 10/10
Excellent product, very secure, I’m s disabled person such a great produc
This was purchased not so much to allow us to open the door but to release the door for visitors as we live in a town house with three flights of stairs to negotiate to tell salesmen to ‘go away’.
First Impressions
The lock was purchased together with a Smartthings adapter. The lock seems a solid piece of kit, as I would expect from Yale. The adapter is a tiny lump of plastic that plugs into the lock battery box.
Installation
Installing the lock was pretty straightforward. The only problem is it needs an existing or new lock with 60 mm between the edge of the door and the key. I did not realise that there were different locks and found ours was 40 mm. That would have worked still but the wide Yale unit would have interfered with the door frame. The easiest answer was to buy a 60mm lock and install it near the existing lock, which now adds security when we are away from home.
Installation was a simple matter of the usual carpentry jobs of drilling holes and chiselling that are required for any lock. If it is replacing an existing Yale type key cylinder on a 60mm lock it is just one extra 20mm hole in the door.
Once installed, without the Smartthings adapter, it is just a case of following the clear instructions of setting unlock codes..
In Use
To release the lock one can either place one of the supplied cards and tags on the lock or enter a personal code and it releases. To be honest it is just as easy to use a key so there is little advantage other than being able to give others a code so they can get access without having to hand out keys. It is possible to set codes that die after 24 hours or delete a code which is no longer required so this could be good when tradesmen need access. 20 codes are possible. The lock becomes a different animal once the Smartthings option is added.
Smartthings
This needs a small dongle to be plugged in to the battery box and the lock ‘twinned’ with Smartthings. Having read critical reviews on this option I was a little concerned but did not need to be. Having entered the code shown on the instructions into the lock I asked my SmartThings app to look for items. It took about 0.5 seconds for Smartthings to connect to the lock. I did this with the lock on my desk before installing and was a little concerned that the front door is a long way from my router in a steel framed house that is not good at sending wi-fi around. Our Ring doorbell needed a wi-fi extension near the door to work reliably but I need not have worried as the Yale works perfectly when twinned to the main router in our living room.
Once twinned the lock can be opened by a one button press on a Smartthings app and it’s also possible to set up actions so that when the lock is opened any SmartThings lights, etc. are turned on.. The lock is now really useful. I can release it if required from anywhere in the world I have internet access, let people in without needing to go down three flights of stairs and release the front door as I get out of my car in pouring rain. Love it. I can also check, if required, which user opened the door at which time by looking at Smartthings log.
Amazon Alexa.
Once the lock is twinned with SMARTTHINGS It can also be twinned with Alexa but before reporting why this is useless a note on using the lock. When the lock is unlocked it is possible to set a time delay before it automatically relocks – which makes sense. The auto relock function can be cancelled so then a separate signal is needed to relock. Not sure why you would want to do this though. Having spent some time linking the lock to Alexa I found that any command to unlock is blocked and only relock commands are possible. Thinking about it this makes sense. If it was possible to say “Alexa unlock front door” it would be possible for any thief to shout through the letterbox !!
Conclusion
So far I am impressed. The kit was easy to install with little or no reference to instructions and it seems to work well. Using a code to enter is, I think, the last resort if you close the door and don’t have a card or mobile phone to unlock with as it’s no quicker than using a key. With the Smartthings option (at extra cost) it fits in well to a modern connected household. If, like me, it’s a long trek down stairs to the front door to let visitors in it is a useful energy saving option as well.
One small snag.
If I have a visitor who rings the Ring doorbell my phone opens the Ring app. I tell the visitor to come in but in order for him/her to do so I need to close the Ring app, open the Smarthings app and press the door release. By the time I have done all that the visitor has pushed the door and found it would not open as I am still changing apps. Not insurmountable but it would be great if I could release the door from within the Ring app. Makes sense and I now see this is possible with many remote operation locks but not Yale. come on Yale. Get together with Ring and get your locks integrated as well.
UPDATE
After a month of faultless use with code and SmartThings it has failed. In normal use the handle spins freely when the door is locked and after inputting code etc a sound is heard which must be some sort of internal bolt which connects the lock to the handle. Electronically it still works and the bolt can be heard to move. The snag is it no longer connects with the handle properly so although it unlocks the door when turned one way it now spins free the other way. The good news is having phoned Amazon on Saturday evening a new kit was delivered by Sunday lunchtime and is now fitted and working. I love the system so hope I just had a faulty product.
Fobs work great and batteries last long in the lock. Keypad is useful so don’t need to grab your keys each time you pop out. Bit limited with what you can do in terms of integrating with your smart home.
Easy to install, not so easy to programme but workable. You’ll always need the manual at hand to add remove keys or any other changes.
One word of advice, I didn’t find it necessary to cut the bar on the lock.
If ever planning on removing, an additional hole will require filling.
So far performance is good with only one instance of not unlocking by fob.
One included fob and one included card are plenty to get started with additional fobs being pretty cheap – of note stock of fobs can be variable particular from Amazon.
The product name is somewhat misleading Connected Ready suggests immediate smart home integration – this is not the case.
An additional 40+ module is required – personally I intended to buy the extra module, however in use, this isn’t necessary for home use – I have limited users opening the door and connectivity can only serve to unlock, with voice control this seems like a security risk.
For anyone looking to go keyless – look no further.
Great product, just wish the postman knew how to use i
Working well. Really convenient. My son lost his fob so I just unregistered it.
I found this not at all easy. Drilling the holes and attaching was fine. Getting it to open the lock took hours of fiddling – eventually I found:
1. Knob not moving the lock = the lock (to be fair it’s quite an old one) had to be in the correct configuration – the bar had to align correctly
2. Lock sticking = the connecting bar was a little too long – filed down
3. Knob not moving the lock = I didnt’ have the Right-only plate attached, so if the knob was turned to the left the bar would misalign with the lock.
Usage:
1. There’s no easy way to track which pin numbers have been assigned to which of the 20 memory slots. So have to use a pen and paper. Seems really old-school.
2. Pin numbers can only be 6 digits. Why? Is there a ration on digits?
Smart Connection:
The lack of a ZigBee hub (Alexa Echo Plus uses this format) means that if you want to control remotely then you’ll need to buy a SmartThings Hub (and Z-Wave module for this lock). Really disappointing. I wonder if Yale will launch a Zigbee module soon.
Summary:
I like it. But manually keeping track of the pin numbers is a pain. I hope this is helped with the smart devices / phone app, but this requires a SmartThings hub. So an extra 100. Grrr.
Brilliant. No more lost keys, kids banging on doors and interrupted work flow for me. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Great product resolved issue of teenager loosing keys. Addition of zwave module enabled incorporation into Samsung smartthings hub. Insurance company confirmed no premium increase moving from old key lock
Used it for garden door. Works great but not sure how long it will last as I don’t know how well it is waterproof.
Had trouble fitting and getting to work reliably but that was actually the fault of the YALE latch lock not this item, will never buy another Yale lock again so bad was its design but this item does do what its suppose to do reliably if partnered with a good latch lock which sadly seems doesn’t include YALE offerings.
easy to program and learn how to use, easy to fit but take your time, just make sure you partner it with a good reliable latch lock, to be honest after reading many of the issues others have mentioned in their reviews I’m convinced its not always this item that was at fault, it was probably the latch lock especially if like me they bought a YALE one to partner it with.
INSTALLATION
Installation was relatively easy. We were installing it from scratch with a new nightlatch and it wasn’t too difficult. Yale have several installation videos on YouTube that are very helpful. I watched one of these videos before even reading the installation guide and it gave me a very good idea of what to do. I highly suggest watching the video first, and then reading the guide.
BUILD QUALITY
Generally, the lock has a very nice appearance and looks like a quality product. The chrome finish looks very good. The unit does feel quite solid, but the ‘handle’ or ‘thumbturn’ as Yale call it, does feel a little loose/wobbly on my unit, which isn’t too big of a problem but I would prefer it not to be.
USING THE LOCK
The lock first of all requires you to set up a PIN before using it. The instruction manual includes all the programming codes, so don’t lose it. And by the way, programming/deleting codes isn’t something you’d want to try with your eyes closed, it does require a few minutes and a bit of concentration. But I wouldn’t say it’s difficult as long as you have the manual on hand. I have a 6 digit master code (which is required) as well as a 4 digit entry code I use on a day to day basis. You only need one master code, but I find setting up a 4 digit ‘user’ code makes using the lock a little quicker day to day.
CARDS AND FOBS
The unit comes with one card and one key fob. They both need to be programmed before using, which again takes a couple of minutes. Once programmed, they work very well and are my favourite part of using the lock. The card and key fob are generally quicker than using a PIN, especially if you’re using a longer PIN (they can be up to 12 digits if you choose). One tap of either and you can instantly open the door. I would think it’s probably just as quick if not slightly quicker than using a traditional key. You can also buy spare cards and fobs should you feel the need, as well as a NFC phone sticker which lets you tap your phone against the lock. The idea here is that most people always have their phones on hand nowadays, so you should always have a method of opening the door besides a PIN.
NEGATIVES/DOWNSIDES
Of course there are a few things I don’t like about the lock. Here’s the first thing: The lock has 3 volume settings: silent, quiet and loud. I do like to have some audio feedback when using the lock so I can tell when a card has registered or a PIN has been entered correctly etc. so I don’t use silent mode. But the issue is, ‘quiet’ mode, which is self explanatory, is not quiet at all. It’s actually really loud. So since I use this on my bedroom door, a so called-quiet mode that isn’t quiet can be a problem (especially when the family is in bed). I haven’t tried ‘loud’ mode for the sake of my ears.
The other main downside for me is price. You’ll probably need to buy a nightlatch in addition to the lock, unless you already have a good quality 60mm nightlatch (this adds approx. 30 to the cost). For me, with a new door, the total cost was around 150, and this DOES NOT get you the smart ‘connected’ functionality such as smartphone control. This requires an additional module which can run anywhere up to 60 extra. So your ‘connected’ smart lock is not connected at all, unless you pay extra.
CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, it’s honestly a very good lock. Despite all the negative reviews, I like it a lot. There are many strong points to the lock, even though it is very pricey and doesn’t come with the module needed for true smart functionality. Of course, the truth is you absolutely DON’T NEED this lock. No one needs a smart lock, it’s a bit of a gimmick, despite it’s usefulness. But I don’t regret buying mine. If you’re really into your tech and you already have a smart home or are building one, I do recommend the Yale Connected Smart Lock.
Replaced the barrel of my Yale lock with one of these. Easy to fit, the most problematic piece being the drilling of a 15mm (Or 20, the instructions can’t decide) hole for the wires and anti twist pillar. I programmed a fob, but actually, is so much easier to remember a code!
One annoyance is that the fob/smart card reader doesn’t recognise the standard NFC credit/debit/staff cards we all have now, and which mobile phones can emulate, so if you don’t trust your memories, you’ll need to buy Yale smart cards for the family.
Update September 2019: I was always led to believe Yale was a British Company & all Rolls Royce cars are fitted with Yale Locks. Both not true. Yale was founded by Linus Yale Jr, in Connecticut US. Yale began supplying locks to the motor industry in 1960s, including Rolls Royce until 1991! Anyway it’s owned by a Swedish Company now. A recent trip to New York, I discovered Yale sells a huge range of electronic “Smart” locks, with at least 30 versions on display, more online I’m told. I noticed one looked identical to mine, but with a different model number/name. It was not only cheaper, but with built-in Smart Home compatibility for Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Smart Things, Nest etc. I got a module compatible for use with most Smart Home tech. I was warned that it may not work with a British Alexa or HomeKit. What utter rubbish & for $20 I was willing to take the risk! In UK Yale Smart Digital Lock Range = 2 versions available! Can anyone tell me?