Yale Approach Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt Retrofit Smart Lock, Unlimited Virtual Keys, App Remote Control, Keyless Entry – Silver
$13.49
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Embrace a key-free and worry-free lifestyle with Yale’s very first retrofit smart lock: the Yale Approach™ Lock. This sleek and modern lock seamlessly integrates with your front door- all at an approachable price point- and installs on the inside of your door without replacing your existing deadbolt, so you can keep your keys. Paired with a Yale Connect, you can lock, unlock, share access to your home and track who comes and goes from anywhere—all through the Yale Access app. Enjoy hands-free access with Auto-Unlock, and have peace of mind knowing Auto-Lock with Doorsense® will lock the door behind you. Upgrade with the Yale Keypad to unlock even more ways to access your home.
ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE: Enjoy secure keyless access for your family, friends, vacations rental guests and more. Lock, unlock, share virtual keys, and keep tabs on your door from anywhere through the Yale Access app.
INSIDE ONLY: As Yale’s very first retrofit smart lock, the Yale Approach Lock installs on the inside of your door without replacing your existing deadbolt, so you can keep your keys as a backup.
THE PERFECT TOUCH: This sleek, simple and modern lock blends right into any home’s décor, so you can effortlessly enhance your door without altering a single detail about it- all at an approachable price point.
STAY IN CONTROL: Keep 24/7 control over your door by tracking who comes and goes and managing access to your door anywhere and anytime thanks to the Yale Access app’s Activity Feed, and included Yale Connect.
LOSE YOUR KEYS: With unlimited virtual keys, you can share secure access, not keys, with friends, family, vacation rental guests, and anyone else who needs enter your home. Never hide a key again.
9 reviews for Yale Approach Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt Retrofit Smart Lock, Unlimited Virtual Keys, App Remote Control, Keyless Entry – Silver
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craigrad –
Works great and had good customer service.
I bought this just to have the option to not carry a key and to be able to unlock the door before I walk up to it with my arms full. Did not buy the key pad. It was easy to install, initially set up right away and worked, but I noticed that the calibration was off. If I unlocked the door with a key, the Yale would still show the door as locked. This was due to the lock not turning as far when using the key vs turning the knob inside. I tried to recalibrate it and only turning the inside knob just enough to pull the bolt back but the Yale lock freaked out. It made noise, flashed, and would not operate. I thought it had failed. The app linked me to email the Yale customer service with a video of what the issue was and photo of the adaptor I used. Based on some bad reviews, I figured I would have to wait a long time or not get a usable response. I was wrong, received a response right away with a recommendation to use the blue adaptor instead of the yellow adaptor I was using for my Schalge deadbolt. I swapped the adaptor, calibrated it, and it worked. It also does not have the original calibration issue. I have been using it for almost a month and the only minor issue is with the app. Sometimes the lock will not operate in the app unless I select Home and then the lock even though that’s where I was to begin with.I had read a lot of bad reviews about this and almost did not buy it but it’s exactly what I wanted. It’s a basic way to operate the door lock with an app, so I gave it a try. I noticed one bad review with a video where the reviewer apparently did not know how to assemble a door lock. This Yale lock goes on the inside of the door and replaces just the lever/knob. You keep the outside and the bolt of the old lock.
William Seitz –
Nice lock with no keypad
Works well, easy to install on door, I liked that it does not require any changes to the outside of the door or keylock. I was looking for a lock without a keypad. We use the auto-lock feature to lock the door after 5 minutes of the door being closed. The auto-unlock feature is great, with the app on my phone, the door unlocks as soon as I come into range of the Bluetooth connection. The app works over the internet to show the lock/unlock status and control opening it.
Ms.MokahQueen –
Decent addition to my smart home
Set up was very frustrating at first, but once I got it to work it’s been nice to have so far. The app is very glitchy, but usable. It’s great for letting in the dog walker, or having my door unlocked when I’m carrying in my groceries.
Eric Lightman –
Solid build, easy to use and install, be sure your lock type is compatible
Installation was straightforward, anbd the build quality seems to be significantly better than other similar devices from other manufacturers. I think this is the benefit of buying a lock from a lock company, instead of an electronics company. The app does everything I need, and the door position sensor is an added bonus. Just be aware that this is not compatible with double-cylinder locks (a key lock on both the inside and outside); this is clearly stated but I didn’t notice it. The solution was to take out the double-cylinder lock (I actually left the bolt in the door), then install the exterior lock from a standard thumb-turn deadbolt lock kit, and then install the Yale device on the inside. This all only took a minute and cost $15.
Christy –
Doesn’t work outside of the US
Be careful when ordering outside of the US. Initial setup requires a US phone number and location to activate. The bridge doesn’t work because it’s based on geographical location. It is a nice door lock once you get pass the initial setup and being ok with half the features if you’re not located in the US. I’d go with Eufy smart lock (previously owed) personally if I had to purchase another smart lock.
Amazon Customer –
Skip this, use your keys.
Horrible product. Very surprised because this is a good brand. I have only had the product for 2 hours. It will not let me register the account. Instead of signing in with apple I chose to create an account with my email and password. Immediately got Error code 400. I called Yale support and they could not help me. The support tech implied that I was doing something wrong and had not signed up for an account. I let him know that there are several reviews about this issue on this product that I have just read. It’s an internal issue not a consumer issue. I proceeded to delete the app and reinstall, chose apple sign in. Same issue. Never got signed in at all. Skip this one for now and get a different model, from what I read, this was their newest model. I liked the idea of having a smart lock that looked normal to the public but would Auto Unlock on approach. It’s not necessary, just use your keys.
Mister Anderson –
Works sometimes… wouldn’t recommend.
Works sometimes. -Proof I know what I’m doing. – I have the base station and lock within 7 ft. of the door lock and with a direct line of sight to the base station. And yes, I’ve changed the batteries.All of the issues are with the Auto Unlock when arriving home. – The application gives me notifications welcoming me home and saying it has unlocked the door. Only to find that the door isn’t unlocked. Then I get another notification telling me that there was a communication error, unlock failed. It only works maybe 50% of the time.- Easy physical install.- The application install on my phone was easy. I haven’t been able to add my wife’s phone.Links to Google, but not Apple HomeKit.
Matt Iannello –
Just what I wanted!
I was scouring the internet for a smart lock that both didn’t use a keypad/fingerprint and still let me use the same keys. This was exactly the answer! They were easy to install, easy to setup, integrated smoothly into my Google assistant, AND they look sharp!My only gripe is with the WiFi bridge that comes with it. In order to work in further than Bluetooth range, the lock needs to connect to this bridge; which act as a middleman to connect it to the WiFi.This would normally be fine, my main issue is that the bridge only works for one lock… So, if you have multiple then toy needs bridges for each one OR I think you can buy an upgraded bridge that can handle multiple devices. However, that step just seems like overkill to me.This single complaint is not enough to get me to return it; or even to stop me from buying another. Just something to take into account because you could run out of outlets fast!
Mauricio Rubio –
ESTE ARTICULO NO PUEDE USARSE EN MEXICO, LA MARCA YALE NO SABE NI ENTIENDE PORQUE SE VENDE EN MEXICO. DOS DIAS DESPERDICIADOS EN INTENTAR HACER LA INSTALACION.POR INCREIBLE QUE PAREZCA ES UN ERROR, YALE QUITO AUGUST DE MEXICO, ARBITRARIAMENTE Y NO LO SUSTITUYO CON NADA SIMILAR, TODO LO DEMAS ES CARO. DE ESOS PROCESOS RETROGRADAS.