Yale, a brand synonymous with home security, today unveiled its latest innovations aimed at bolstering smart home security: the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and the wireless Yale Keypad. These new offerings are designed to easily retrofit existing deadbolts, making them an ideal solution for renters or first-time smart lock users who seek a balance between security, convenience, and affordability.
Smart Security Made Simple and Accessible
The Yale Approach lock, coupled with the Yale Keypad, presents a comprehensive smart security solution that emphasizes ease of use without compromising on quality. The system offers various access methods, removing the hassle of key exchange or the necessity of a smartphone to enter your home. Here’s what stands out about each product:
- Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi: This interior-only smart lock is engineered for simplicity, enabling users to lock and unlock their doors remotely via the Yale Access app. Its auto-lock and auto-unlock features enhance convenience, ensuring you never have to fumble for keys again. Installation is straightforward, requiring just a screwdriver and about ten minutes of your time, making it a friendly option for renters.
- Yale Keypad: As a wireless accessory, the Yale Keypad extends key-free convenience to users. It supports one-touch locking and unlocking with personalized codes, integrating seamlessly not only with the Yale Approach but also with over 750,000 existing compatible August smart locks. Look out for the Yale Keypad Touch, coming later this year, which will add fingerprint recognition for those who prefer an even more straightforward entry method.
Smart Home Integration and Future-Proofing
Yale’s smart lock solutions are not just about locking and unlocking doors. When connected via the included Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, these devices integrate into your smart home ecosystem. Compatible with major platforms like Amazon Alexa, Google HomeTM, Philips Hue, and Samsung SmartThings, Yale Approach enables you to manage your home’s security alongside other smart devices. Moreover, a forthcoming software update will make Yale Approach compatible with Matter, offering greater connectivity flexibility for smart home enthusiasts.
Design and Durability
Yale Approach and Yale Keypad are crafted with aesthetics and durability in mind. The Yale Approach lock features a slim profile and a minimalist design, ensuring it doesn’t disrupt your home’s look. The Yale Keypad’s sleek, backlit touchscreen is both user-friendly and durable, boasting an anti-fingerprint coating and an IPX5 weather-resistant rating, making it suitable for any outdoor condition.
Availability and Pricing
Available now in the U.S. on ShopYaleHome.com and August.com, with plans to extend to Amazon and other retailers, these products offer smart security solutions that are both accessible and affordable. Canadian customers can look forward to exclusive availability on Amazon soon. The bundle, which includes both the Yale Approach and Yale Keypad, is priced at $179.99, with individual pricing at $129.99 for the Yale Approach and $69.99 for the Yale Keypad. A special bundle including the Yale Keypad and the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is also available for $229.99.
Yale’s new offerings are set to change how renters and homeowners alike secure their homes, providing a blend of convenience, aesthetics, and smart technology at an approachable price point.
