Customer Ratings & Reviews

I got this for my 89 year old Mother's home. She is in a wheel chair and has care workers enter her home on a daily basis, thus it is difficult for her to go to the door each time to let them in. My Mom is not technically savvy at all and she did not want or need a lock that comes with an app and has a lot of functionality. She needs something simple that has access codes that she can give to her care givers so they can come into her home and provide her with help. Installation was very straightforward with easy to follow instructions. Once activated, the only problem I had was when activating the deadbolt from the outside. I could hear the lock trying to fully "engage" three times then I'd get a "red light" issue from the lock. I determined that it was not fully engaging because the recessed hole in the door jam was not deep enough for the lock to fully extend. I bored it out with a screwdriver a bit and eventually got the hole deep enough for the lock to fully engage.  No more "red light" issue, problem solved. The deadbolt keypad works perfectly. I helped my Mom setup a few different codes for different workers and family members and it does exactly what she needs it to do. If you need a simple keypad door lock for your door with no functionality beyond that and at a good price then this lock fits the bill perfectly. It does not have a bunch of bells and whistles, it is simple and works well, perfect for my Mom.

I have had several different brands of electronic deadbolts - this is my first Yale brand unit. I chose this unit based on having issues with other brands wearing out (and failing to work in cold weather!) - and also based on this unit having a physical door key (in case the electronic deadbolt on this one fails in cold weather - like, well below zero weather). The installation was typical as with the installation of any other deadbolt. The physical installation was familiar, including the use of long screws to securely install the latchplate in the door frame. The unit installs without fuss and it installs securely (no wiggle when it is installed). The code setup was easy to set on the keyboard, including the option to set multiple codes as needed. The only issue that I had was that I pressed the Yale logo the morning after installation and the lock surprisingly unlocked without me entering the code. After repeating the issue and not being able to resolve, I called Yale tech support. I never call tech support, but chose to in this case and the fix was quick. I needed to flip a toggle switch on the inside panel from a right swing door to a left swing door. Tech support was quick and easy. I recommend this unit - I just hope that it performs well in the cold for many years to come...

I had some time to play with this automated lock, it was simple to install and easy to use. I use it for an interior door which I need secured. It is a solid construction lock, about as easy to install as any other door lock. The lettering on the buttons appears to be smudge proof and fade proof. It allows you to store up to 20 codes and it does not need an APP for use which is a bit refreshing. The less complicated, the less things can go wrong. The housing seems pretty sturdy as does the deadbolt latch. The only downside I have come across so far is an easy indicator of battery life. I have yet to use it long enough to where the battery needs replacement but since there is no APP i would have liked a light indicating battery level, something easy for example blinks red when urgent replacement is needed or yellow when battery is 50%. Overall a nice simple lock with a sleek design.

Packaging was well done and clearly separated the variety of steps needed to install. Instructions were clear and unambiguous. I was replacing and existing lock and the process start to finish was done in less than 10 minutes. I would highly encourage you to have 4 AA batteries ready to setup. Picking a pin was super easy and straightforward. Hand tools were more than adequate to install. The color of the deadbolt looks clean and nice. Physical buttons were a welcome move as they allow for a tactile feel in the dark. It would have been nice for two keys to have been included in the box (only one was included), as well as the batteries. The mounting hardware was sufficient to allow for the keypad to be tight enough that it will not move with any normal use or slight abuse. We have been using it for a few weeks now and it appears to hold up to weather pretty well. We had a monsoon-esque rain storm directly fire onto the pad for a few hours, followed by several days of 95+ degree weather.

If you are thinking about a smart lock, and are on a budget, the Yale - Code Keypad Deadbolt is a good option to consider. When we purchased our home, there was already an existing smartlock. Unfortunately, it was a smartlock from a rental company, so we didn't have what we needed to make personalized changes. So, I explored options and knew that I did not want to change back to a traditional lock. The opportunity came up to try the Yale - Code Keypad Deadbolt, so I went for it. To start, you don't really get much from an entry level lock like this. I think you are barely getting the bare minimum from a lock like this. So, keep that in mind when shopping for something like this. One of the biggest setbacks from this is you don't get any app control. This means that there is no bluetooth or wifi connectivity available. You are really only getting a code access lock and a key for backup. If you are wondering if there is a way to turn this into a wifi enabled lock...there isn't. This isn't like a true smart-lock from Yale that has a slot for the wifi module. So, you can't convert it over to a smart-lock. Another downside is that this lock does NOT have a sensor for the automatic lock feature that most smart-locks come with. The Yale - Code Keypad Deadbolt lock is just programmed to lock automatically after a few seconds, whether the door is closed or not. It really sucks shutting the door and not realizing that the striker is opened and the lock daamajing the door jamb. So, keep that in mind if you do dicide to purchase the Yale - Code Keypad Deadbolt . Aside from this, the keypad is very responsive, but does feel a bit cheap. So far, I haven't had any issues getting the keypad to unlock. In my opinion, I would just recommend that you spend teh extra bucks and go with a true smart-lock. The added benefits of a smart-lock are well worth the few extra dollars.

I have another Yale lock but the difference is that the other is WIFi connected and this one is not. Also this one has a key while the WIFI connected one does not. So there are some give and takes. This kit comes with everything needed to replace your existing deadbolt. If you have an existing Yale system then installing this will take minimum alterations to your door. I personally had to adjust the door opening a bit by sanding down the opening to have the mounts sit flush without issues. I also did not need to use the included strike plate which is fine. The instructions are good but I got majorly confused bout how the switches are to be set dependent on which way you have the interior of the lock oriented. This install took me about an hour all together. Why? the bolt lock included can be adjusted to fit your door so you have to take that in mind when doing the installation. I do like the black suede finish. It is not flashy and very subtle. The addition of the keypad and key is appreciated in this case. Also this being a non WIFI unit is actually refreshing. Nothing to keep constantly connected, even though I have the capacity. The operation and setting is pretty straight forward and the use of the actual lock perfect. No issues here. I great lock for a great begginers price.

I started out with this lock, but was unable to use it due to it being delivered defective. I ended up switching to a Yale lock since the store rep recommended it to me. Maybe I should have stuck with this one, but it’s not often available in store, Best Buy shipped it to me. I would still recommend it as it is easy to install.