![]() Of course, those who opted for the keyed version of Yale Assure Lock 2 can use a physical key. It’s powered by four AA batteries, which, at this point, have so far seen me through a month.Įven though I haven’t had to replace the batteries yet, you may well be wondering what would happen once the battery runs out. Speaking of battery life, it’s difficult to say with any confidence whether it’s good or bad – mainly because there’s no way to tell. On the one hand, I can appreciate its simplicity but I would have welcomed more information – there’s no battery life indicator, for example. It both looks and feels rather antiquated, relying heavily on a menu-based interface that’s split into four main tabs: Lock Access, Activity, Guest List, and Settings. If there’s one area that could do with some work, it’s the app. Lack of information like a battery life indicator.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. 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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