Assure Lock Deadbolt, Satin Nickel Digital Touchscreen Keypad with Z-Wave and Backup Key for Front or Back Entry Door, YRD226-ZW2-619

I have Abode home security & automation system and needed a lock that works with it. The Yale Assure lock with z-wave was up and running in 10 minutes (to be fair I have installed a lot of regular dead bolts, this isn't really any different, just have to make sure you put the wires in the right way, but that's pretty easy). The z-wave integration with Abode was easy enough, although if your not tech savy you may struggle with that part. Nice that I can set it up to notify my phone when its open, AND I can lock and unlock through my Abode phone app The lock is grade 2, so better than a regular cheap deadlock you'd pick up at the hardware store, so it is a step up in security, just make sure your strike plate on the door frame using 3 inch long screws that reach the frame, otherwise it won't matter if you have grade1 or 2 or 3 deadbolt- anyone could kick it open in a few seconds. This comes with everything you need, screws and all, just make sure it goes all the way into the frame of the house and not just the trim. The touch screen is very nice and responds very well and the autolock function works really well, especially when you have kids and hands are always full... no fussing with keys is such a luxury that I wish I gotten sooner. This thing looks fancy too. I can't say enough about my first impressions. That being said, I will update in 3 and 6 months... Update: a few months in and I couldn’t be happier. Opening it 5 times a day at least and battery is still strong. No issues, works great!!

The Yale lock itself works well, seems well build and has easy to follow instructions for installation. (which is why I gave the product 5 stars). However Ring users be advised that the Z-Wave link to the Ring hub is not able to control the schedules for the lock itself (Ring does not support it). For instance: You can sync Ring codes to the Yale lock and set a schedule in the ring app. The codes will still unlock the deadbolt at any time of day, even outside of the set schedule. If a code is used to unlock the deadbolt outside of the schedule it will not disarm the ring system and the alarm will sound after the entry delay. While it is nice to be able to have the Ring system disarmed when you unlock the door, we purchased it hoping to provide access control on a schedule which is currently impossible when connecting Z-Wave locks to the Ring system. If you are a Ring user interested in access control you may be better off looking for another smart lock (Yale has some) that has it's own control app that can handle schedules and forgo the convenience of the "auto disarm when unlocking/arming when locking" feature that Ring offers.

I got this for a number of reasons: 1) I'm trying to convert into a smart house (have this and an ecobee thermostat, lights are next on the list). 2) One of my roommates loses their keys constantly, so having a keyless entry was beneficial 3) We've been doing work on the house including getting central a/c and having the windows replaced, so having a way for contractors to access the house is great I got this with a keyed entry in addition to the number pad, in case of electrical failure. However, other than testing the keys, we've yet to use them, and I installed this about six months ago. So far, the batteries have not died, and there's been no other electrical failure (knock on wood). I've read a few reviews saying that the key pad wasn't responsive, but neither I nor my roommates have had any problems with that, though it did take a few days to figure out what they meant by "back of the hand to activate" was actually "back of the fingers". We got the hang of it in less than a week, so I'm not sure what else to suggest to people having problems. The nickle finish is smooth and sleek looking. It's quite pretty, and matches a lot of the brushed nickle objects I have in the house. The only hiccup I had was getting it on the wifi, but after I plugged my smartthings hub in closer to the lock, I was able to connect it with no problems, and it stayed connected even after I moved the hub back to its normal location. I especially like that I can lock or unlock from my phone, so that when I come home with a lot of groceries, I don't have to worry about fumbling for keys or stopping to put in a code. I can just unlock it from my car before I even start picking up my grocery bags. This lock was an investment because of the price, but I'd definitely say a good one. Note: I had a pretty smooth installation, so I can't say whether support is good or not for those who have problems. Hopefully, everyone else purchasing this product has as easy an install as I did.

I like the integration with Alexa and Ring, and they don't use up batteries like two other brands I tried. I prefer the number pad which disappears when not in use over a fingerprint or bluetooth style of opening. Battery life very good. No problems at all! UPDATE: I RARELY WRITE BAD REVIEWS. After just a little over a year (and of course, out of warranty), the touchpad quit working. (I had purchased 3 of these locks!) I called support to troubleshoot; they had me send a video and a copy of my Amazon receipt. I was told I needed a new touchpad. I sent to them what was requested, then was told I needed a whole new unit because "it was out of warranty" . I then emailed and asked why they told me I just needed the touchpad.. They replied that they "don't sell parts". I emailed again and asked why they has just told me otherwise, they emailed they could "give me" a 20% discount if I bought it off the Yale website, but didn't give me the code. I had to email yet again for the code. Then they gave me the code. It is AnahiJ-WH54837. I went to their site and it is out of stock. My suggestions: either buy a more reliable lock or spend the $79 for a 3 year extended warranty for this $300 lock. If it is going to fail, it will probably do so in 3 years (just a guess). I just think such an expensive item should have lasted much, much longer.

I have 3 Schlage Z-wave deadbolts currently integrated into my Ring Alarm system and wanted to add another door - decided to give Yale a try. Installation took less than 10 minutes but was unable to setup the master PIN - the first step required after installation (I'm an expert DIY Home kind-of-guy as well as an IT nerd). After several unsuccessful attempts I performed a factory reset and still was unable to get this to work - and decided to call their support line (this was on a Saturday - the Yale documentation clearly states support is only open M-F but I tried anyway - and sure enough they were open and running on a 24/7 schedule). Almost immediately I was speaking with an incredibly helpful agent (Daniella) who walked me through an undocumented factory reset procedure and I was quickly able to get this setup and working. Afterwards she expertly guided me though some additional steps of integrating into my Ring system (which isn't even sold by Yale) as she had experience with this and within 10 minutes I was totally integrated and running. Apparently my problem was this lock had been purchased / returned by a previous customer and the initial master code had already been set - which makes sense because I was also missing several screws even though the packaging looked unopened. I do like this Yale lock better than Schlage - the lock quality is higher and it seems far more durable. Support is much, much better - I may start replacing the Schlage units with this model.

UPDATE: YALE has replaced the lock and the new one works perfectly! Great customer service! Bought a broken lock. The only good news after Yale technical support confirmed that the lock was defective was that I could tell my wife that I wasn't installing it incorrectly and that we didn't need to hire a handyman to properly replace the door lock/emasculate me. That made me feel good...for like a second, until she lambasted me for buying a "refurbished" item to save like $20. But, I mean, $20 is $20, and if I buy like 25 more "refurbished" items that would almost pay for her next round of botox. So in actuality, I wasn't being cheap, I was being selfless and putting the needs of my wife ahead of my own. Personally, I think that makes me a hero; however, my wife doesn't quite see it that way...but of course, she injects a neurotoxin directly into her face each year which may affect her judgement and therefore I am going to side with myself on this one. Now if you'll excuse me, there's a couch that needs sleeping on. Long story short, I got sold a broken item and it doesn't appear that Amazon will let me return it because I didn't try to install it until after my return window had closed. :(

When we moved into our new house, the geek in me knew I wanted a smart lock. I looked for one that looked good and found this Yale. Installing and configuring were a breeze. I use a Z-wave module for use with the Hubitat Elevation hub, but I have also used it with HomeKit and prefer Z-wave. Once I paired the z-wave module, I was able to create and assign codes in Hubitat and then automate to my heart's content. When not using an automation, the key pad is easy to see and use during the day and at night. There's a chime that lets you know the lock has locked properly or if the lock has jammed or not closed properly. It runs on 4 AA batteries, which seem to last over a year with our use. One issue you have to be aware of, but this applies to all smart locks. The deadbolt needs to open and close smoothly so you may have to adjust the strike plate in the door frame. Our house settles and shifts between wet winters and very dry summers, so at one point, the door frame wasn't lined up perfectly. We had to file away a bit of the strike plate to make sure that regardless of the season, the lock opens and closes smoothly. Once we did that, we didn't have any problems and the battery life increased quite a bit. Even a little friction in opening and closing will wear the batteries out quickly.

Installation took less than 15 mins, another 5 mins to connect to my Z-Wave hub (used Smartthings, which I had set up the day prior and connected it to Alexa ahead of time). Then another 5 mins to setup my family codes and settings. This is Super easy, anyone can install this. So in 25 mins I can now say "Alexa, lock my door"! Was very impressed with the simplicity of the design, the clear instructions, and the quality of the materials. It looks great too. Setting up codes and settings is easy thanks to a printed menu you get, plus the thing speaks to you! One thing I was caught off guard by was learning that you cannot UNlock your door with Alexa. Thinking about it, that makes sense, but I feel these huge banner ads "Works with Alexa!" should have a disclaimer on it. You really just need the voice feature to LOCK the door, and to check if it is locked, which this does perfectly. ME "Hey Alexa, is my front door locked?", ALEXA "Let me check if your front door is locked... Yes your front door is locked" And last, the Alexa-Smartthings 'dance' is funky and hard to follow. You jump around back and forth between the 2 apps trying to understand who is doing what, and most of that is Alexa's fault. I have it working, but could not tell you exactly how I did it!