Yale SD-L1000-SN Conexis L1 Smart Keyless Door Handle For Home Security, Remote Lock/Unlock, App Control, Key Card and Phone Tag Included, Satin Nickel finish [BSI Approved] [Energy Class A+]
Key Features
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Easy AccessEntry that requires less effort thanks to handy Key Fobs and Cards | Holiday HomeShare virtual keys with tenants or temporary residents for remote access management | Loved OnesReceive notifications when loved ones arrive home with entry alerts | TradespeopleSchedule access periods for your cleaners or dog-walkers and revoke instantly |
Yale Module
Make your lock even smarter with the addition of one of our modules.
The Yale Module 2 allows you to control your Yale Smart Door Lock from anywhere in the world when linked to your Yale Smart Home Alarm System. The Yale Module 2 creates the link between your Smart Door Lock and Your Home alarm, making your home security even smarter.
Yale Module
| Weight: | 1.85 kg |
| Dimensions: | 2 x 3.5 x 27 cm; 1.85 Kilograms |
| Model: | SD-L1000-SN |
| Part: | SD-L1000-SN |
| Colour: | Satin Nickel Finish |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | Yale |
| Colour: | Satin Nickel Finish |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Seems alrigh
First item ordered came with broken seal, wrong color inside the box and broken module. So seems like someone swapped internals of the box. Amazon sent a replacement right away, so hopefully that one will be ok.
Great lock terrible app
I’ve had mine almost a year, it was easy enough to instal following videos on the web, and works really well but the iphone app to allow you to unlock with your phone is terrible, it logs you off regularly and seems incapable of remembering your password via apple key store so you are left outside your house in the rain trying to remember your yale password.
Product docs could do with some extra conte
Configuration documentation not very good when it comes to placement of door sense and programming keytags. I worked it out myself. Very little content online to support Conexis L2. Someone needs to sit down and carry out process step by step on and provide printscreens of interaction with app. Although Yale do not provide remote unlock you have to rely on Alaexa to do the job. This could be researched.
Great lock but follow instructions carefully!
I already have a Yale smart alarm and Keyless connected smart lock, so this seemed the obvious choice for a UPVC door. The installation was tricky, but as other reviews have said, watch the utube video all the way through and then watch it again and follow the steps.
The lock fitted the door without any need for modifications which was brilliant – old lock out (following the video) and new lock in.
I played with the app specifically for this lock and as others have said, it’s awful, and I had already purchased the white Yale smart plug in for this (different to the one for the Yale Smart hub and the ZWave) – this one enables you to access the lock from the Yale Smart alarm app and lock, unlock plus you get email notifications when the door is unlocked/locked. You can also link it to disarm the alarm automatically when the lock is unlocked.
As other reviewers have said, register all of your RFID cards/phone tags/etc at the same time as none of the apps seem to work properly for this.
The [generic cheap] batteries which came with the lock lasted about 4 months, roughly 3-5 uses per day – have installed Energiser now which I’m expecting will last up to a year if similar to the Keyless Connected lock.
I am happy to recommend this lock but do take your time with the install!
Handy if you've a lot of keys.
This was installed on the front door (PVC). It was extremely useful regarding having a fob, card and app as I am awaiting MRI results for my lower back and the steps leading to the door are steep. One of my legs can give way at any time.
Also the ability to assign digital keys to people’s phones is handy if I’ve had a slip or fall.
Lifting the handle on exiting will automatically lock it. I think this can be changed in the settings. To exit from inside, push the knob and turn.
This is where problems arose. I was unfortunately locked inside (the mechanism did something it wasn’t supposed to). Had there been a fire. Only heaven knows.
Yale were extremely good in regards my complaint about this issue. I was issued with a replacement after some troubleshooting.
I could still leave via the rear door which is a normal key.
Ultimately I called a locksmith – I could not get the door to open. After providing proof of purchase, a copy of the receipt, along with confirmation from the locksmith that the door mechanism was perfectly fine – it was the lock. I was reimbursed the full cost of the locksmith too by Yale.
I would recommend this lock as I truly believe I unfortunately got one that didn’t pass quality control and slipped through. I would however not have one on every door in the house.
I have had this Digital Yale Smart Lock installed on my front door since 2017 – so a long time now!
The lock itself is fairly substantial, much bigger and heavier than my previous door handle/lock. It feels very well made and give a good impression when removing from the box that this is a great security lock. The handle and unit are chrome with a plastic RFID reader. On the rear of the lock is a plastic screw cover which takes 4 x AA batteries and a plastic cover for the reset button and additional yale modules (more about them later).
So why would you want a smart lock? It’s technology… and i personally love anything tech related. It’s also great not to have to carry keys around with you. The app boasts unlocking and locking via the conexis app, as well as little plastic RFID fobs and credit card type RFID passes. You get a selection of these in the box.
Fitting – this was fairly straight forward and i had zero issues with this. The lock alignment needs to be perfect though. If you are unsure then ask a local locksmith to fit. However this product is certainly ok for DIY installation. I did it myself in about 20 mins and had no issues. As mentioned before it is a very big and chunky lock so take this into consideration when purchasing.
Locking/Unlocking – to lock the door you must pull up the handle. Although the lock is fully motorised it will not lock the multi-point locking section of the door. It only electronically locks the deadbolt. To unlock you can either use the app, an RFID fob or if inside you must depress the knob and turn. This lock would be no good for an elderly person who has dexterity issues, due to the knobs push in and turn design. My grandmother can not open this lock despite trying her very best. Once the knob is pressed and turned you then can open the lock by pushing down on the handle.
RFID FOBS : These work well – although you have to assign them first within the app. Programming is fairly simple although everytime i update the fobs it does take quite a while for them to actually register correctly in the app, i normally have to do this several times before the conxeis app recognises the fobs. You can assign names to the fobs but this is beyond rubbish as the app does not ever notify you correctly (if at all) on who’s fob has been used. To use the fobs you just tap them on the black plastic at the front of the lock and if accepted you will hear the lock spring to life and open the dead bolt. I find most of my fobs dissapear from the app after adding, but they all seem to still work okay and unlock the door without issue.
Phone unlocking – just does not work via the conexis app! I have reported this to yale several times and have now given up. I have a very early unit so they may have updated the firmware within the latest locks, but my original lock is still rubbish when it comes to the conexis app. (If you have a Yale Smart Hub then use the Yale Alarm app as unlocking works flawlessly within this addional app)
I have locked myself out several times during the initial months after i first installed the lock. This was beyond frustrating. I ended up resorting to ensuring all my family had back door keys in case we couldnt open the front door. Contacting the Yale customer helpline is so frustrating – trying to find/speak to someone who knows anything about the lock became a joke. However i have to say that once i managed to track down a single yale employee who was knowledgeable – he was absoloutely fantastic and kept in regular touch with me to iron out most of the issues in the very early days of me installing the lock. I can’t thank this chap from Yale enough! Eventually though, after many communications via phone and email he also gave up and arranged for me to be sent a Yale smart hub to connect the lock too. I have a Yale alarm system so the smart hub just linked into this. I had to purchase the Yale access module though to get the lock to talk to the Yale Alarm app. This was another 50 at the time. Once i had linked the lock to the Yale Alarm system it just worked brilliantly. I have never had a problem with the lock since – this does however use a different app to the conexis one.
Batteries in the lock last a good few months, however again don’t reply on the conexis app to alert you when the batteries are dying. It just never works at all! You will get to notice the sound the lock makes when it is struggling to draw power. I just replace the batteries when the motor sounds different. If you do link it to the Yale Alarm smart hub then this does notify you correctly when the batteries in the lock are starting to fade, but again this is via the Yale Alarm app not the dedicated conexis app.
Conexis App – RUBBISH beyond belief. Now i have had this lock for 5 years and it still does not work with the dedicated app! I have now just given up using it. The problems i had with it are that it continually logged you out – having to log back into the app every time you want to open your front door was beyond frustrating. Even then on tons of occasions the app said my details were incorrect even though they were not. The twist to unlock feature via your smartphone again hardly ever worked. Touching your smartphone to the lock again just failed miserably most of the time. Notifications never ever work! History of the lock being used never works. It really is the worst app i have ever installed on my phone. I genuinely can’t understand how a company such a Yale would release such a poor app, more importantly why they have failed to sort it out and correct the issues over the last 5 years! Another really frustrating thing about the conexis app is that it uses digital keys. You only get a small amount of these digital keys (5 if i remember correctly) and these get wasted very quickly when the app messes up – which is frequently and at no fault of the user. You have to then purchase additional keys as an in app purchase at 2.99 per key!! This is daylight robbery! If you change your phone you again need a new key. Adding a time limited key again just expires one of your keys never to be used again. The amount of keys i wasted due to the poor app design was ridiculous. My contact at Yale again was super nice and provided me with 10 extra keys at no cost. I now never ever use the conexis app.
So should you buy this lock – You may be surprised to hear me say YES… i do recommend this lock. My only caveat to that recommendation is that you also buy a Yale Smart hub and the access module. I did try the zwave module with smarthings but this again didn’t work great so i went for the access module. I have spent over 300 in addtional tech trying to get the lock to work correctly in the early days. The lock does however integrate great with the Yale Alarm app fantasticly. With the smart hub you can also remotely lock/unlock the door which is an excellent feature. You could not do remote locking/unlocking with the standalone lock and the conxeis app without the modules. This lock combined with the smart yale alarm system is excellent. If you don’t have the yale ecosystem then i would say avoid this lock like the plague especially if you only want to use the digital keys within the conexis app. The lock also has a battery back up feature that we have used twice – if the batteries in the lock fail placing a 9v battery on the contact at the bottom of the lock on the outside will just give it enough power for you to unlock it. This is a very handy backup feature that yale have included.
Hopefully yale may have released updated firmware for the newer conexis locks – if they have then maybe some of the problems i am still experiencing 5 years later may have been fixed. I really do wish they would update my lock as i would love it to work how it is suppost to work, but that is not likely to happen.
Overall i like this lock a lot, it’s just frustrating the lock doesn’t work without the additional items which cost a lot of money – next time i am not so sure i would be one of the early adopters of such new technology. I have certainly had my fingers burnt! Hopefully Yale will have addressed a lot of these issues in thier latest locks.
I hope that you found my review helpful
Great Lock, but beware it covers your previous lock holes
I have installed this lock which was pretty easy. It kept whirring when locked though, so took it off again; refitted the actuator and it now work brilliant.
I had a previous Yale lock with number code (first pic) which we replaced. This lock fitted fine but doesn’t cover the previous locks holes see other pics which according details I read it as it should so check it will first.
So easy to fit, works really well but do check it does cover what you previously had.
Great produc
So good, I bought a second!
It’s quite expensive compared with a traditional lock, even a high security lock, but so far, I think this might be even more secure.
It’s slower to open a door compared with a traditional key but the flexibility of the app, fob or card to open the door is good.
Strong and sturdy handle
Took three attempts to fit this lock. Once the lock spins then you are good to go. Just looks rather big on the inside. For the price I think they should have included a z wave
I replaced my old Yale Keyfree with the connexis l1. I’m quite a competent DIYer so figured I’d do it myself.
Things I learnt during my 10 hour ordeal:
1) ENSURE that your multi lock system is housed properly. This lock will not work if your multi locks out out of line.
2) MAKE sure that you do not turn the actuator once you have installed it. The manual tells you to check that it moves slightly left and right, just do not move it, causes alignment issues.
3) make sure that you register your master card before trying to make the yale lock stay locked.
I have to say, hats off to the yale helpline, they were great (was on hold for an hour but that’s fine tbh).
I also now have two holes in my door, from my old Keyfree due to the difference in the models. I’ll fix this with filler and then a metal cover (6 from amazon) once that I’m over this ordeal.
Installation was not easy for me, but it was my own faults and unluckess.
I dont use the app to open my door, it’s slower than using a key, but I do have a remote fob that I can press whilst in the car and the door stays open for 30 seconds.
Points of interest: you will need the z module if you wish to connect to smartthings.
Don’t rely on the app for entry.
Remember you only get 5 FREE virtual keys. The rest you have to pay for.
If you are replacing this with an old keyfree yale, remember you will have two holes in your door. It would be nice if YALE rewarded customer loyalty by some kind of discount if they are replacing one product for a newer one, specially if the old product malfunctioned.
As for reliability, time will tell.
A decent Smart Lock for most UK doors
It’s a decent smart lock. Bought the Yale bridge to be able to lock the door with Alexa. Also bought the Yale Keypad, which works but there can be a 5/6 second delay before the lock unlocks but nothing major. Very convenient really. The battery drains in about two weeks but have bought some rechargeable ones so not really an issue. Got this when it was on offer so would definitely buy it again but not at full price.
Don’t see the problems!
I’m not the best at diy and was worrying about installing this a little, however it was incredibly easy! Works fine to lock the door, and was super easy to fit following the YouTube videos and instructions.
Would recommend the YouTube vids to accompany the booklet.
Sometimes takes a few seconds to read the NFC tag to unlock the door but that’s all I can find wrong with it at the moment.
Just works!
Really like this lock, reasonably easy to install had to for it a couple of times to align it up but once done all ok, the lock just works it’s great, looks nice on the door and the app sunrooms are ok, the app is a bit dull and it would be nice to get notifications with the key fobs not just the electronic keys but that’s how it works. Very happy with it and the price was reasonable compared to other smart locks, I fitted the ZigBee remote access module and that was a bit fiddly but all working now, I did find on a forum that if you install the zigbee module and it does not work correctly to reset the ZigBee module you need to hold the site handle in the up position and you or the button 3 times to reset then go through the process again to install the module via the app. After this it all worked fine.
Easy to fit and set up
After reading many reviews on the yale smart lock I decided to take the leap, many of the reviews claiming how hard it was to fit etc.
Well it was super easy even when I got to the last part about to add the batteries realising I had a spare bit that should have been fitted at the beginning, so had to disassemble it all and put back together still done and dusted in 45mins. The motor has no issues locking or unlocking it does it with ease.
I added 2 cards 2 tags and one phone tag which all appeared to add easily when i went to test 1 of tags didn’t work and I couldn’t remove it, I will come back to that at a later date as i don’t actually need it.
I wanted a smart lock to integrate in to my smart home so the zwave module was a must, it paired first time with Hubitat using S2 security. So now I don’t need to use any tags as it now auto unlocks.
Over all I’m happy it’s a little noisy but it was never going to be silent, the beeps to confirm locking and unlocking I disabled straight away as they are a proper wind up but that was simple todo.
The yale app is basic at best but i never plan to use so not really an issue for me, but it seems to work OK just not as polished as you would want in 2022.
Wasn’t sure
Having been looking for an alternative lock for a few months as my kids can’t be bothered to lock the door behind them; seems to difficult for them to pull out a key and lock the door. After reading all the negative reviews I took the plunge. Was very easy to fit. Watched the video first and then followed the instructions. Works as expected. Pull up the handle (hopefully my kids can handle this!) and the door locks. To open you simple press the button to wake up the lock and hold your card/fob against the lock. Pretty much the same for the phone when you open the app. Haven’t yet worked on the phone rotate option so far.
Easy install and good security
Just installed this today. Installing the lock was straight forward and took about 45 minutes and I had to do it twice because I left a part out. Stand alone with fobs/tags etc works great. The conexis L1 app doesn’t work with Android as advertised. I installed the Yale access module and used the Yale Access app and that works great. Adding extra fobs/tags is a breeze. I’m really pleased with the lock. I no longer have to remember to deadlock the door when I leave, I just lift the handle and the lock deadlocks it for me. Very pleased and would recommend.
Easy install and good security
Just installed this today. Installing the lock was straight forward and took about 45 minutes and I had to do it twice because I left a part out. Stand alone with fobs/tags etc works great. The conexis L1 app doesn’t work with Android as advertised. I installed the Yale access module and used the Yale Access app and that works great. Adding extra fobs/tags is a breeze. I’m really pleased with the lock. I no longer have to remember to deadlock the door when I leave, I just lift the handle and the lock deadlocks it for me. Very pleased and would recommend.
Impressed with the produc
After reading some of the reviews I was concerned but went for it and genuinely pleased with it. I found the YouTube install video easier to follow than the instructions supplied but it was fairly easy to replace the existing lock. The product comes with all the right sizes to fit most doors and it worked first time. Don’t get me wrong if the door locks don’t fit perfectly and needs a bit of extra encouragement then it will be the same with this. The actual lock feels well made and works well. I have used the app and the fobs to open the doors without issue and even used the remote unlock feature.
My only disappointment is the lack of integration with Apple Watch. Surely that wouldn’t have been so hard to do even if it was to integrate with the Wallet app for extra security.
On the whole good product and really pleased with it.
Customer service is the only problem.
1: Remove all doorhandle (instructions are in the manual supplies)
2: Put new door handle on. (yes it is that simple)
3: Insert batteries.
4: Attempt to sync “keys”
5: Fail
6: Ring customer service.
7: Wait an hour on hold
8: Find video on YouTube
9: Sync “keys”
10: Celebrate as I successfully changed the door handle.
11: Finally get Yale to answer their phone.
Basically this is very easy to install and if in doubt YouTube.
At first I wasn’t a fan with not using keys. But after a day or two it just feels natural now.
Feels safer as noone can pick my lock, they’ll have to break in the old fashioned was, by smashing a window.
YALE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AWEDUL AMD IF YOU THINK YOU WILL NEED HELP DONT GET IT!
But YouTube will have the answer.
Great so fa
Straight forward to install and I have never changed a lock before.
Remember it doest fix all door problems so if you have to push or pull your door in a certain way for it to lock this will still be the case.
Had no issue adding keys and my kid can operate it fine after showing them it need a firm pull into the frame for it to lock as it did with the manual key.
Great so fa
Straight forward to install and I have never changed a lock before.
Remember it doest fix all door problems so if you have to push or pull your door in a certain way for it to lock this will still be the case.
Had no issue adding keys and my kid can operate it fine after showing them it need a firm pull into the frame for it to lock as it did with the manual key.
Ease of fitting & use
I love the printed instructions which allows you to fit in less than two hours as I have arthritis hands but managed it well and so happy to see it work. love it and do not be put off by others negative reviews. The Essence of success is take your time and be proud to do it right. A Brilliant lock I bought during Amazon prime two day sale saving me almost 45. Thank you Amazon bring back prime sale soon.
Ease of fitting & use
I love the printed instructions which allows you to fit in less than two hours as I have arthritis hands but managed it well and so happy to see it work. love it and do not be put off by others negative reviews. The Essence of success is take your time and be proud to do it right. A Brilliant lock I bought during Amazon prime two day sale saving me almost 45. Thank you Amazon bring back prime sale soon.
Need to buy extras
The lock itself does a good job the only frustration I have with it is that although it’s already 200 you have to pay extra if you want a module to connect it to your smart home and if you want more than 5 digital keys they charge you for that too! Was 200 not enough to expect that?
Need to buy extras
The lock itself does a good job the only frustration I have with it is that although it’s already 200 you have to pay extra if you want a module to connect it to your smart home and if you want more than 5 digital keys they charge you for that too! Was 200 not enough to expect that?
NOT a “Smart Lock” - Upgrades required £££
This lock isn’t a Smart Lock as advertised. Yes you can gain access now whilst using a card/fob/tag etc, but to make it genuinely “smart” you have to purchase a further module to benefit from any said “smart” features which they advertise come with the lock – but actually don’t.
It was easy to install
Functionality isn’t as smooth as a gadget of this price tag should be. The log doesn’t always engage, even when you’ve lifted the handle all the way. It’s also very hit and miss whether it decides it’s going to recognise your app or card when you get home. I’ve been left on my doorstep for a good few minutes a couple of times waiting for it to open.
NOT a “Smart Lock” - Upgrades required £££
This lock isn’t a Smart Lock as advertised. Yes you can gain access now whilst using a card/fob/tag etc, but to make it genuinely “smart” you have to purchase a further module to benefit from any said “smart” features which they advertise come with the lock – but actually don’t.
It was easy to install
Functionality isn’t as smooth as a gadget of this price tag should be. The log doesn’t always engage, even when you’ve lifted the handle all the way. It’s also very hit and miss whether it decides it’s going to recognise your app or card when you get home. I’ve been left on my doorstep for a good few minutes a couple of times waiting for it to open.
First one didn't work, but replaced with no quibbles
When I bought and fitted this it wouldn’t work. It would lock the door but the motor would keep running. Eventually rang tech support who told me to go to the trouble shooting pages on the website and if that didn’t work, call back and they would replace it. The troubleshooting didn’t help so called back and the lock was returned. The new one worked fine. I then wanted to add it to my Alarm, be carful there’s lots of connectivity adapters and it’s easy to get the wrong one and they are expensive. If I’ve got any gripes it’s that it’s a little slow to wake up when you present a fob so you often are left wondering if the batteries are flat.
First one didn't work, but replaced with no quibbles
When I bought and fitted this it wouldn’t work. It would lock the door but the motor would keep running. Eventually rang tech support who told me to go to the trouble shooting pages on the website and if that didn’t work, call back and they would replace it. The troubleshooting didn’t help so called back and the lock was returned. The new one worked fine. I then wanted to add it to my Alarm, be carful there’s lots of connectivity adapters and it’s easy to get the wrong one and they are expensive. If I’ve got any gripes it’s that it’s a little slow to wake up when you present a fob so you often are left wondering if the batteries are flat.
I’m glad I didn’t listen to the negative reviews, I was very cautious buying this and researched the product thoroughly before making my decision however the negative reviews did nearly sway my judgement!
I’m pleased to announce I’ve had this lock for 2 weeks now and it has worked perfectly with all keys, fobs and Bluetooth devices.
Pros – quick and simple to install, just please read the instructions to the letter, I had to pull off the lock once as I hadn’t aligned correctly which was my own fault for rushing.
Very heavy, feels secure as well as looks it.
Works well with all keys provided, and asigning keys via the app is simple.
Looks beautiful!
Smart locks are a future technology so insurance companies will no doubt look to these for lower house insurance premiums soon.
Cons – the app doesn’t seem to like Android users for some reason, Apple works just fine however a lengthy delay in anyone using the android version of the app on my door.
The connector wire looks and feels flimsy so do take great care feeding it through the door and looping it round when assembling the handle flush against the door.
In conclusion I am so glad I bought this product, its elegant and sturdy and worth every penny so far. additional keys to purchase off Amazon are cheap and it has wowed everyone I know. Very happy with this product.
For fitting there is a handy step by step guide on YouTube if you’re after a more visual tutorial than the attached instructions.
Not worth the money
Costly piece of equipment for a next useless phone app, an absolutely useless Apple Watch app, tag and card errors, virtual key issues and an alarm that goes off in the middle of the night for no reaso
Yale Conexis L1 - Video Review
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The Yale Conexis L1 is a smart lock that does away with keys to lock and unlock the door. This was purchased from Amazon on the 11th February 2021 and cost 184.49 at the time of purchasing. Included in the box is the Conexis door handle unit, 4 AA batteries required for powering the unit, 1 fob, 1 card and installation instructions.
The lock is relatively simple to fix to your existing PVC and composite door with just a screwdriver. I was able to fit the lock myself, even with limited handyman skills, using Yale’s instructions and online videos. The installation took approximately 30-40 minutes in total. The only complication I ran into during the install was a screw being too big in diameter to fit through the door. To overcome this I was able to use a drill and make the hole wider which solved the problem. This is unlikely to be an issue for most installations.
For myself, I was able to power on the unit and pair the unit to the Yale Conexis app running on an iPhone 8. So far I have had minimal issues unlocking the door with my phone with it being 9/10 times successful. When it fails to unlock, restarting the app generally gets it to work correctly. Using the app, however, is not the quickest way to unlock the door. Within the back of my phone case is a compartment for cards. I have the card in the back of my phone so when I approach the door I have to wake it by touching the sensor. Then I press the back of my phone to the handle, the light will then go green, the lock will beep and will unlock allowing you to open the door. The process takes approximately 5 seconds. From the internal side of the lock, there is a thumb turn which can be pressed and turned for the handle to unlock.
To lock the door ensure the door is fully closed and pull up the handle. You will hear the lock operating and see the red light on the inside and hear the beep. I always press down on the handle just to double-check. Within the app, you can set an auto-lock timer. If the lock is not used for an amount of time lock will automatically lock. Like a deadlock, you will need to make sure you have a key with you if you pop outside for a few minutes or you’re going to get locked out.
The main selling feature for me was the keyless entry so I only need to take my phone and wireless headphones out with me on dog walks.
The biggest fear of using the lock is the lack of a manual key override. If the lock ever becomes unresponsive there is no easy way of unlocking the door. For me, I have a spare key in a lock box at the back of my house which I am able to enter if this ever becomes an issue. If the batteries were to ever run out there is a connection at the bottom of the external lock to hold a battery in order to power on the unit to gain access.
With all this in mind, I would recommend the lock and give the lock a 4 star. The convenient keyless entry for me is perfect and the handle seems to be working as it should using the card for access. The only thing letting the lock down is the app.
Yale Conexis L1 - Video Review
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The Yale Conexis L1 is a smart lock that does away with keys to lock and unlock the door. This was purchased from Amazon on the 11th February 2021 and cost 184.49 at the time of purchasing. Included in the box is the Conexis door handle unit, 4 AA batteries required for powering the unit, 1 fob, 1 card and installation instructions.
The lock is relatively simple to fix to your existing PVC and composite door with just a screwdriver. I was able to fit the lock myself, even with limited handyman skills, using Yale’s instructions and online videos. The installation took approximately 30-40 minutes in total. The only complication I ran into during the install was a screw being too big in diameter to fit through the door. To overcome this I was able to use a drill and make the hole wider which solved the problem. This is unlikely to be an issue for most installations.
For myself, I was able to power on the unit and pair the unit to the Yale Conexis app running on an iPhone 8. So far I have had minimal issues unlocking the door with my phone with it being 9/10 times successful. When it fails to unlock, restarting the app generally gets it to work correctly. Using the app, however, is not the quickest way to unlock the door. Within the back of my phone case is a compartment for cards. I have the card in the back of my phone so when I approach the door I have to wake it by touching the sensor. Then I press the back of my phone to the handle, the light will then go green, the lock will beep and will unlock allowing you to open the door. The process takes approximately 5 seconds. From the internal side of the lock, there is a thumb turn which can be pressed and turned for the handle to unlock.
To lock the door ensure the door is fully closed and pull up the handle. You will hear the lock operating and see the red light on the inside and hear the beep. I always press down on the handle just to double-check. Within the app, you can set an auto-lock timer. If the lock is not used for an amount of time lock will automatically lock. Like a deadlock, you will need to make sure you have a key with you if you pop outside for a few minutes or you’re going to get locked out.
The main selling feature for me was the keyless entry so I only need to take my phone and wireless headphones out with me on dog walks.
The biggest fear of using the lock is the lack of a manual key override. If the lock ever becomes unresponsive there is no easy way of unlocking the door. For me, I have a spare key in a lock box at the back of my house which I am able to enter if this ever becomes an issue. If the batteries were to ever run out there is a connection at the bottom of the external lock to hold a battery in order to power on the unit to gain access.
With all this in mind, I would recommend the lock and give the lock a 4 star. The convenient keyless entry for me is perfect and the handle seems to be working as it should using the card for access. The only thing letting the lock down is the app.
Feels sturdy and secure, easy install
Firstly it is a fairly sturdy and impressive piece if kit, it felt more secure in operation than the original one I was replacing. Installation was pretty easy and possible with just a screwdriver. It would help if the instructions mentioned setting up all the tags In one go. We stored each one in turn and then found out only the last one was working, figured it out eventually. We also bought the z wave module which just pushes in, you do need their app initially but as soon as it is registered I switched to Smartthings and it was also immediately picked up by Alexa. And it all works beautifully. You do initially keep checking it is locked but one week later that has worn off.
Feels sturdy and secure, easy install
Firstly it is a fairly sturdy and impressive piece if kit, it felt more secure in operation than the original one I was replacing. Installation was pretty easy and possible with just a screwdriver. It would help if the instructions mentioned setting up all the tags In one go. We stored each one in turn and then found out only the last one was working, figured it out eventually. We also bought the z wave module which just pushes in, you do need their app initially but as soon as it is registered I switched to Smartthings and it was also immediately picked up by Alexa. And it all works beautifully. You do initially keep checking it is locked but one week later that has worn off.
Seems fine but strange lock made installation a problem
Where shall I start ,make sure your existing door handles are level ,my old handles used 2 different holes ,wierd but made job of fitting it a nightmare, apart from that and the expensive cost and the z wave chip and not knowing what colour and too much choice all was fine ,I chose the blue one ,still don’t know if I needed it ,hope it doesn’t drain the batteries too much ,time will tell .fitted on 20th Feb 21 ,by a tech save electrician, should take about half hour but my strange old lock didn’t conform see 3rd pic ,good luck
Good solid digital lock
Good solid digital lock. Look and feel premium. Not easy to set up the keys. Would be nice if it can handle fingerprint and password. The supplier’s battery lasted 6 months for average 4 open+close a day, no Z wave module added. When change batteries, no need to connect another power source to keep its memory, just remove old batteries and insert new batteries. I have 2 phones using apps which count as 2 credits. Also I have various cards and key tags which do not count in the credits. Thus, I have 3 credits left.
Just learnt that you need to set the battery and locked/unlocked notifications on in app > key icon > my locks > Centre black icon > Advanced settings > Notifications in order to see these status.
Good solid digital lock
Good solid digital lock. Look and feel premium. Not easy to set up the keys. Would be nice if it can handle fingerprint and password. The supplier’s battery lasted 6 months for average 4 open+close a day, no Z wave module added. When change batteries, no need to connect another power source to keep its memory, just remove old batteries and insert new batteries. I have 2 phones using apps which count as 2 credits. Also I have various cards and key tags which do not count in the credits. Thus, I have 3 credits left.
Just learnt that you need to set the battery and locked/unlocked notifications on in app > key icon > my locks > Centre black icon > Advanced settings > Notifications in order to see these status.