AUTO LOCK KEYPAD DEADBOLT INSTALL

Four main modes, including a guess list.

It’s proved reliable every time however, I welcome that the app can send me a notification if the door has been left ajar for a period of time.Įven better, the Yale Assure Lock 2 is compatible with the three most popular smart home platforms – Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit – to allow access to the smart lock using voice commands. So far, I haven’t experienced any issues locking or unlocking the Yale Assure Lock 2. Most importantly, the deadbolt lock itself feels super sturdy, arriving with commercial grade 2 certification.

It isn’t quite as sleek or inconspicuous as Level’s smart locks, but neither is it as hulky-looking as other smart locks with their enormous keypads. For those who don’t consider themselves handy, I recommend having a professional do the job.ĭespite the lengthy install, I will admit that the matte feel and finish of the lock makes it less of an eyesore on my door. Not only are there bolts to tighten and line up properly, but there’s a point when you’ll need to snake a dangling cable from the keypad and connect it to the interior lock mechanism.

AUTO LOCK KEYPAD DEADBOLT INSTALL

So much so, that it took me a little over 30 minutes – which is much longer than the 10 minutes it took me to install the Level Lock Touch, for example. I’ve installed dozens of smart locks and this one definitely required meticulous attention to install properly.

Out of the box, the Yale Assure Lock 2 consists of four main components: the exterior keypad, deadbolt latch, strike plate and the interior lock mechanism. (Image credit: Future) Yale Assure Lock 2 review: design

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