I also like the keypad version because the keys look flatter and less hideous than the typically raised white keys that I see on other keypad locks. So why might you purchase this particular lock? It’s smaller and fits closer to the door, for one thing. In other words, there’s no need to buy this version simply to get an upgrade.
#Installing yale smart lock upgrade#
(I’m currently hearing that will be in October.)Īs a side note, if you have an existing first-generation Yale Assure lock, you can also upgrade that lock using a Matter module when the time comes. The long and short of all this pricing is that if you are eager for Matter compatibility in your next door lock, buy the basic Bluetooth lock today and wait until later this fall to buy the Matter module, after the specification is released. The modules will cost $79.99, although if you choose the Wi-Fi lock the combined price is between $239.99 and $259.99. If you decide to go with the Bluetooth-only option, the lock will cost between $159.99 and $179.99, depending on the key situation and whether you opt for the keypad or touchscreen. And when the Matter standard is officially launched, Yale will have a module that customers can buy for $79.99 to add Matter support by putting in a new cartridge above the battery slot. For additional connectivity, users can add a Wi-Fi module today and can choose Z-Wave in the coming months. The lock also comes with Bluetooth installed. Since the first thing my husband asked after the installation process was, “Does this come in silver?” I will tell you that, yes, the lock comes with a black faceplate and the option of black, oil-rubbed bronze, or satin nickel (silver) metal accents. Given the climate that I live in, I would have preferred the buttons since I often wear gloves when trying to unlock the door. The review unit Yale sent me is a keyless lock with a touchpad. You can get a keyed lock with a touchpad or buttons, or a keyless lock with a touchpad or buttons. The new Assure Lock 2 comes in four versions, and the biggest distinctions have to do with the device’s face and keys. The new Yale Assure Lock 2 is smaller and still waiting on Matter. It’s also clear that waiting for Matter has frustrated the industry.
#Installing yale smart lock install#
And other than an exhaustively prepared installation process, it’s clear smart locks haven’t changed much since my first Kwikset smart lock install in 2013. It’s been a while since I reviewed a connected lock. Assa Abloy, the company behind the Yale and August brands of connected locks, has released a new smart lock that’s smaller, sleeker, and waiting on the Matter smart home interoperability protocol.
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