Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've updated every other generation of these and want to share how Yale has taken the time to improve the little things! If you haven't experienced not carrying a house key around everywhere, stop now, get a smart lock, and enjoy coming home! While many may have similar features, I want to share some of the improvements that many might not think to about. Installation...over time, the instructions have gotten more concise, the two sides fit together smoother and easier than previous generations, and getting the bolt to line up with questionably crooked frame holes is where this one exceeded my expectations. Now, I had to restart the setup app a frustratingly amount of times as on every previous generation, but they automated more, cut down on some initial connection issues, and once completed continues to work. Additionally, the matte white finish look surprisingly good and was a welcomed change up from brushed or polished metal like every other door hardware! This particular model looks a little basic, but it certainly has a lot of cool features if you really dig into the depths of the settings menus!!

When I first came about this lock I was nervous that I did not have the right hardware so the it could be compatible with my couple different technologies. I was presently surprised when I found out that I can use google home, Alexa, as well as apple home. This is all thanks to the matter technology which makes this lock compatible with all of thee. With the family having different devices this makes it easier. I love the fact that it comes in a couple different standard colors to be able to match different decor. When you are grocery shopping or your hands are full, this lock makes its so easy to be able to walk in because of the technology of letting the door unlock before you even get there. This is such a wonderful thing for the mothers who have children and you are struggling to be able to get in the door. The lock comes with one physical lock. Even though it connect to wifi and everyone is able to get in. I feel it should come with 2 keys for each parent. The Yale app will let you know when the door is locked and unlocked and ion you are already in the bed getting ready to lay down, you can check the status on the app which is awesome. This comes equipped with 4 AA batteries already in the box. I recommend getting the lock with the key pas because say as though you have people coming in fro out of town, you can assign them a temporary code to bed able to get into the house when you are not at home in which you can set. specific time for them to able to work. I love this lock so if you are on the fence about getting this lock, just go ahead and purchase this you will not be disappointed. I gave this four stars because I feel as though it should have come with two keys otherwise, you can't go wrong.

Yale’s latest smart lock is a compelling offering for anyone looking to upgrade their front door, marrying Yale’s considerable experience with door lock hardware to an equally flexible technical base that makes installation and use a snap. Since it is a bit more externally facing than many tech products and requires integration into your home, it’s hard to give a straight yes/no recommendation without taking into account where it’s meant to be installed. So instead, I’ve just jotted down my impressions on the design, installation process, and general ease of use. Design: The lock is unrepentant about advertising its technical nature. With a design meant to pair with the Nest doorbell and a silhouette that brings to mind a phone icon brought to life, it directly challenges the notion that smart home devices should seek to emulate more classic styling. This can admittedly present some challenges – particularly with the snow white version I received – as you may struggle to find many options for a doorknob which matches the aesthetic. However taken on its own, there’s a lot to like. For whatever reason a lot of smart locks have interfaces that sometimes struggle to be functional, with touchpads that are finicky or overly fragile. Yale has opted for a more robust keypad on the exterior that holds up just fine in inclement weather or while wearing gloves. Meanwhile the interior portion with its brushed nickel knob fares a little better in aesthetics, as it’s easily matched with other fixtures, while remaining very functional. The interior faceplate is held in place by two friction catches, allowing tool-free battery changes and keeping everything looking very sleek and seamless. Installation: Yale’s expertise really shines here. The lock can be easily adapted to the two most common bore sizes and comes with installation templates/measuring guides that should cover just about any scenario you might come across for retrofits or installing a brand new door. In my case it was a simple drop-in replacement for both the bolt and the lock, which really only required a screwdriver, but if I had needed to dig deeper into my tool chest I would not have had any trepidation about it. There is one wire that needs to be passed through the two sides, however it requires no new holes to be drilled and getting it seated in its socket required very little contortions on my part. Setting up the smart functionality was a little trickier, but I’d attribute that more to my inexperience with the Matter Smart Home standard than the design of the lock. The device I’d hoped to use as my border router turned out to be somewhat flakey when trying to pair with a newer device, resulting in it failing to get through the pairing process twice. As it happened I had another option sitting in my parts drawer that just worked as soon as it was plugged in, so it can be painless, but when it failed it did so in a way that offered me very little guidance on where to look for the problem. I think this is unfortunately going to be a somewhat common experience for a little while, as the number of devices with full support for this system is still small and not everything on it comes without a few caveats. Unless you happen to be buying this a year or three after this review is posted when presumably compatibility has improved, I would definitely recommend double checking the supported devices list to make sure whatever border router you plan to use doesn’t have any issues that need to be corrected before you start. Ease of use: Once I got past the initial issues with the install, I found the user experience for the lock to be excellent. Very little configuration was required to integrate it into the Home app and get it set up with an entry code. If you opt to go the extra mile and install the DoorSense feature which allows the system to detect if the door is currently open or shut you should expect to spend a little longer calibrating it for maximum accuracy, but once it’s done it seems to stay done. As far as the app experience goes, I really have no complaints. The ability to give multiple people their own access codes and set up a schedule for when they’re allowed to use them is perhaps not the most useful in my day to day life, but there’s something undeniably cool about it that appeals to my techie heart nonetheless and it’s not hard to see how it could be great for someone looking to add this to a short term rental property or wanting to let the neighbors in to check on the cat while you’re on vacation. There are a few features that I wouldn’t mind seeing get added, such as a better way to use my smartwatch as a digital key that wouldn’t require me to go through the voice assistant, but these are very much minor gripes rather than deal breakers. And as someone who admittedly has a bad habit of accidentally leaving my door unlocked when I go out, being able to double check myself from across town does offer me some peace of mind.

Tl;DR - if you have a compatible Google device to connect this to, the Yale Smart Lock with Matter, designed for Google Home, is a solid choice for a smart dead bolt. Easy enough to install, easy enough to setup, and easy to manage, this is a solid choice for a smart lock. I just wish they used a rechargeable battery instead of AAs in this design. Setup and usage: Unboxing is straight-forward and it comes with everything you'll need for installation outside of the screwdriver. It installs quickly in place of other locks and is also easily removed should something go wrong. Software setup is simple, but you'll need to make sure you have a compatible Google Nest or Google Home device. If you've ever used Apple HomeKit, the process of adding a Matter Device to Google Home is identical - scan the QR code and follow the prompts. Once added, you're ready to go. Google Home makes changing the pin code on the keypad easy, along with managing multiple codes for entry. It also is a great way to make sure you locked up on your way out, or if you need to let someone in and you're not at home (which has already come in handy for me). Compared to my other home access solution, I've found this to be extremely user-friendly. Maintenance of the deadbolt also is simple enough. The inner cover also doubles as the battery cover and is easy enough to remove when it's time to replace them. Although I would have liked to see a USB-C or Qi2/MagSafe rechargeable battery, it's good to see that the AA batteries are easy enough to reinstall. All in all, it's a solid lock. Works well with the keypad, Google Home, and Google Nest speakers. Matter just works. Yale also means quality in terms of the mechanism, so expect this to last for years without issue. The Smart Lock with Matter is a great option for those of us in the Google Home ecosystem.

We've had an older smart door lock for a few years, and honestly, my only real issue was that it didn't play nice with my Google Home setup. I was on the hunt for a new lock that would fit right into my Google Home ecosystem when I found this one. Setup was pretty straightforward. You just scan a QR code in the packaging, and it takes you to a website with a bunch of videos showing you exactly how to get the lock installed properly. I think the whole installation process took about 30 minutes. This lock feels super solid, like a tank! It's really sturdy, which makes me feel good about it being reliable, but time will tell. The last step was connecting it to my Google Home. Now that it's hooked up, I can check the lock status and even lock/unlock the door from anywhere with my phone. This has been a huge help for us. Just last week, one of my sons got picked up to go out with friends, and we weren't home. I double-checked to see if he remembered to lock the door – he didn't! So, I was able to lock it right from my phone while we were out. This is a fantastic DIY upgrade for home security! I really like that it still has a traditional key, and it's great to be able to set up unique PINs for everyone in the family. Installation was super fast, and with Google Home integration, I can check its status on my phone from anywhere. Plus, I can even unlock it remotely to let authorized people in when I'm not home.

I have used Yale locks before so am a little familiar with their products. The locks I have have worked flawlessly after a couple of years so I expect this lock to be as good if not better. Installation can be intimidating but if you look online, you find that Yale has put out a very good detailed video of how to install. But even at that and the fact that I've installed another Yale lock, it took me a bit of time and going back and forth. So, imo, not simple installation, but not super hard either. That video was a definite life saver. On a side note, the lock's functions off 4 AA batteries, which Yale includes. It is a name brand batteries which gives me confidence that this is a quality product. Every time I've ever gotten those no-name batteries, the product always turns out to be junk. LOL. What I really like about this smart lock is the many ways to unlock your door. Keypad, voice, app and more importantly a physical key. So if anything goes wrong like app crashes or power outages, I know I will still be able to unlock my door. Speaking of the app, I am familiar with it so it wasn't a big learning curve for me. It will take a bit to get use to the layout and how to use it but nothing difficult. As for battery life, if it's anything like my other Yale lock, it won't be a problem. Last a long time before needs replacement.

Love how easy it was to install and how easy it is to use. I recommend it.

This lock is pretty smooth and sleek I will say. I like that the buttons are large so less probability of mistyping. I also like that it has a manual key slot just in case the keypad goes bad or doesn't work correctly. I get the same alerts to my phone that I get with my doorbell app, but it tells me when my front door is locked and unlocked; plus I can lock/unlock it from the app too! My main issue was the app setup process via Matter --- I thought it was supposed to work through the Google Home app and it just didn't seem to connect properly. Then after some research I realized you need the Yale app and this other Router installed to make it work correctly. This is not the seamless process that is suggested by the marketing. You need to use the Yale app to access some of the unique features like automatic door unlocking when known people are near the door, so it is basically a two-app needed system, which is a hassle for a simple door lock. Nonetheless, I got this mainly to be able to remotely unlock/lock my door as needed, and this does that so while its not as seamless, it does its basic function well.