Yale WiFi Smart Lock Deadbolt with Keypad, Keyless Entry, Oil Rubbed Bronze

We ordered this remote lock after a dog/house sitter locked themselves out one night when we were out of town. It was a bit of a nightmare but thankfully a neighbor came to the rescue with a spare key. The lock looks great and is very well made, very sturdy and heavy-duty feeling. The box and lock itself are pretty hefty which I was not expecting, but it's solid which I like. The installation was pretty simple and straightforward using the video walkthroughs in the app. Easy to connect to wi-fi, update firmware, and get synced up with our Google Home/Nest products. Very convenient to be able to lock and unlock the door anywhere using my voice, or via the app. It will be nice to provide access to family members or friends if necessary, as well as anyone we have dog or housesitting, and not have to worry about anyone losing a key or getting locked out. I've seen some reviews mentioning issues with auto lock and unlock, but we've not experienced any of those. Bear in mind, Yale states you need to be 200+ meters away from your lock before it enters that mode, so if you're just out for a walk in the neighborhood, you may not hit that threshold. But if we're going to and from work, shopping, etc. it has worked and unlocked every time we got home, even if one of us is already at home (which was a concern we had). We're interested to see what the battery life is like with it being connected to wi-fi via the smart module. It's unfortunate you can't check the battery level in the Yale Access App, but good to know we will be notified when the batteries need to be replaced. All in all, we're very happy with this purchase so far, less than a week in.

*****Updated Review May 2024**** Device errors and overheats I bought this lock in Nov 2022 (so roughly 1.5 years now) and would highly discourage anyone buying this lock as it is dangerous and overheats. The battery issue has always been terrible on this product. It last maybe 1 months tops before needing replacement, so I'm constantly burning through batteries. A couple months ago, the lock was low on battery, so husband replaced it and then less then a week later the lock was again low on batteries. I thought perhaps my husband mixed up the double A batteries and put the low batteries back in by mistake and just let it be assuming it was a mistake. Just last week, the lock started giving error sounds that it wasn't locked even though the door was locked and then indicated it was low battery, so I changed it. Again, less than a week later it was low battery and continued having errors. When I went to open the compartment to replace the battery, I could smell smoke, and when I removed the front 2 batteries, I could see that the top coil touching the battery was so hot it was glowing red. I immediately removed the rest of the batteries from the hot coil/device and burnt my finger with a small shock in the process. When I contacted Yale, they did a simple apology, didn't care at all that I burnt my finger, that the device overheats or care to fix/understand why it was having potentially dangerous issues, but that the device is over a year old and since it was, out of warranty, and the most the can do is offer 20% discount on the next product. Such a terrible response. I will not be buying another product from them, especially if it puts me or my household in a potentially dangerous situation. ********" When this works, it's wonderful but due to the terrible battery life and finicky app I wouldn't recommend it. Set up: not as straight forward and took a lot of trial and error. The app set up also wasn't included and I had to call for them to tell me how to set it up since this was too new at the time. Battery: this thing just chews through batteries. I'll need new batteries every month and there's no way to see battery life. You get a warning sound when its almost dead and then within a day it'll stop working and you won't be able to lock your door from the outside unless you manually do it. Also, Everytime I put new batteries in it resets my connection to the app.... App: laggy. I get booted everytime I put new batteries in.

These locks are a game changer. I almost never carry keys with me and I don't ever fear locking myself out of the house. You can put a number of codes for different people in it. Which is great if you have service people (dog walkers, house cleaners, etc) regularly coming to your house. The lock can join wifi so you can remotely administer it. The manufacturer says that can impact battery life (more frequent battery changes). That might be true, but even on wifi, batteries last about 5 months for us. Remote management came in HUGE for us when we were away on vacation and a dog sitter hired through Rover failed to show up. When she finally did she didn't even walk our dog and (I'm not lying) stole food out of our freezer and fridge. We were able to delete her code so she couldn't get back in the house and luckily found a neighbor to take in our dog while we were gone. Thanks to the logging this lock does and a security camera we have installed we were able to piece together her neglect. This lock is fairly easy to install if you have any sort of mechanical aptitude. If you can't turn a screw driver you'll probably find it complicated. The instructions are good and are fairly easy to follow. One complaint I do have: when we added a second lock there wasn't a way to apply codes already assigned to a person on the first lock to the second. In fact, you didn't even see the second lock under that person's profile. The work around was to delete their profile/account and then re-add. Once I added them back both locks appeared. This likely isn't a huge issue for most people, but if you have a bunch of people already keyed in with codes/accounts for the first lock you installed, needing to delete them to simply add them back in so their code/account can see the second lock is annoying. You can have different codes and limitations on entry (restricted to only certain days or times) for the same person on different locks. That's nice if you want your dog walker to be able to enter your front door, but not your separate in-law suite for example. Being able to restrict entry to only certain days/times is a really nice feature too. So, you can only allow someone in between 10am and 2pm M-F (not weekends) if you wanted. All in all I love this lock and gladly give is 5 stars. Hopefully they fix the account issue with a second lock down the road via an app update. If not, the workaround isn't too onerous.

I replaced an August smart lock with this lock (Yale Assure Lock 2 WIFI) Ihad the August lock for a few years and had frequent connectivity issues with my home network (even with the August Connect bridge). Though I understood August and Yale smart locks are now manufactured by the same parent company I wanted to try a different lock. The Yale Assure Lock 2 WIFI has been operating flawlessly for two weeks as of the date of this review. A few other reviews stated issues with setup. Setup can be a challenge but issue I had were not insurmountable. For example a setup issue I had was connecting the lock to my home WIFI. (I missed the instruction to be sure the batteries are removed before installing the WIFI module.) With a little help from a couple of LLM AIs I had the lock operational over the WIFI in no time and set up in Apple Home. I would recommend this lock for Apple Home environments.

Easy to install, solid, and good looking. Ticks all the boxes for what a smart lock should be. As The Wirecutter mentions, smart locks make more sense than traditional locks in terms of security. No need to carry keys anymore, no need to worry about leaving the door unlocked (it has auto-lock), and lasts long with normal usage. However, we had our unit malfunction within the first year when it started draining the batteries within a day! Yale's customer support were quick and sent us a replacement unit that solved the problem. Support could not clearly pinpoint what caused the original issue. One possibility they suggested was the unit trying to connect to our mesh router (multiple nodes with varying signal strength causing the unit to constantly search for a better signal). But that didn't change after connecting to a different non-mesh router.

It was easy to install, works reliably, the app is easy to use, haven’t had any connectivity issues. The battery doesn’t last as long as advertised, but it is acceptable.

I was going to write a rather detailed review to try to help others who run into the same problems that I have (by reading the other reviews I know there are many) but I wanted to resolve the last issue I had. So I emailed the Yale support and now, nearly a WEEK later after going back and forth, they inform me that they don't support online purchases and I have to call another number! Having to deal with multiple attempts to get the app working and then this, I'm closing in on my return window. And it's not like I've been sitting around not working on this DAILY! But, also, my fear is that there's no really knowing what kind of issues you will have with the app and its interoperability with everything. If I change to another company, it might be the same thing and I can't stand going through this again. This is, by far, one of the most frustrating things I've installed. And I have a relative "smart" home with lights, switches, AC - all connected to Apple HomeKit or wifi bridge. But this is different. Like someone else said, this is my front door - entrance into my home. It has to work correctly. My final verdict is not out yet as I still need to wait for yet another support response. Update: After finally clearing up some poor communication, I am now waiting for a replacement part for the interior escutcheon. But now NOTHING works except for the key. Bluetooth is completely dead. I can't do a Factory Reset because of no bluetooth! I took out the batteries, did a hard reset with the pin - DEAD. 10/2026: Dropped my stars from 2 to 1 because as of the last update, the device is no longer detected. It forced me to do a firmware update, which didn't create this problem but a couple of days later a software update killed it (as it usually does) except this time it's done. I might be able to "restore" it but I'm just too disgusted to spend time on it right now and decided to update my review first. RUN from this product. WORST product especially when it comes to securing your home.

I’ve owned a Schlage before in a different home. This Yale lock was trickier to install and quite quirky to get functional. I ended up paying a locksmith to professionally install mine but it has major issues. The wifi receiver must have been the cheapest they could find because getting it to connect or maintaining a connection is nearly impossible. I’ve tested my signal and the ring doorbell right beside it functions just fine. This makes using the lock remotely impossible. You can use the Bluetooth connection but you must be standing by it. Not helpful when you are 50 miles away. In other words, you cannot operate the lock remotely or program new codes unless you are at home. Additionally the lock consumes battery life at an unusual rapid rate. Good luck getting two months out of high quality batteries. My Schlage lock would last a year and had no issues connecting, but it used a different technology via my Ring system. The “door sense” feature is also useless, never worked. It’s not critical but would come in handy in certain circumstances. It tells you whether the door is open or shut. It often tells me the door is open when clearly it isn’t. Use the strike plate included and don’t try and use an existing one. Customer service is responsive but it doesn’t make up for a crappy product. I’ll be replacing it with another brand so it’s a huge loss since I can’t return it now.

Très satisfait, simple à installer et connectée à internet et mon iPhone sans problème. Un détail le système ne nous permet pas de barrer ou débarrer selon un horaire journalière, semestriel!

Seems to be a good lock

This does not work in the UAE. Non existent support either. And seller unhelpful to return.

I purchased this Yale Assure 2 from Amazon UAE, expecting full smart-lock functionality. While the lock hardware powers on and the keypad works, the smart features are unusable. This model requires the Yale Access app, which is not supported in this region. The app fails during setup with errors such as “unable to find manufacturing info” and rejects the serial number, making it impossible to activate the lock or use any smart features. In practice, this product only works properly in the USA and Canada, where Yale Access is officially supported. Selling it in the UAE without clear warnings is misleading. Without the app, this becomes an overpriced keypad lock, not a smart lock. This product should not be sold in the UAE unless regional app support is available or this limitation is clearly disclosed to buyers.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 is a smart lock designed with convenience, security, and modern technology in mind. Whether you’re upgrading your existing lock or installing a new one, this key-free keypad lock offers seamless access control for your home. Key Features: Key-Free Access: Say goodbye to traditional keys! The Yale Assure Lock 2 allows you to unlock your door using a wireless keypad or other smart devices. Create custom PIN codes for family members, guests, or service providers. Built-in Wi-Fi: Connects directly to your home Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need for additional hubs. Enjoy remote access and control via the Yale Access App on your smartphone. Fingerprint Access (Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch): The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch variant offers biometric capabilities. Unlock your door with a simple touch of your finger. Perfect for moments when you’re phone-free or want a hands-free experience. Apple Home Key Integration (Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus): Seamlessly sync your iPhone or Apple Watch with the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus. No access codes or keys needed—just tap and go! Sleek Design: The Yale Assure Lock 2 features a modern, minimalist design that complements any home style. Available in a sophisticated Black Suede finish. Pros: Easy Installation: DIY-friendly setup. Secure and Convenient: Key-free entry with multiple access options. Smart Home Integration: Works with top smart home partners and voice assistants. Remote Access: Manage your lock from anywhere. Cons: Wi-Fi Requirement: Ensure reliable Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Battery-Powered: Regular battery replacement needed (though not overly frequent). The Yale Assure Lock 2 strikes a balance between security and convenience. Whether you prefer key-free access, fingerprint recognition, or Apple Home Key integration, this smart lock enhances your home’s safety while adding a touch of modern elegance.