A really excellent and thorough review of key points (modular), options, integration. Earned a subscribe.

I really love our yale linus that we installed at my new home. I added an optional keypad but we mostly use Auto Unlock

Great video Steve. If the wifi is down will the lock open via bluetooth if enabled?

Steve I really enjoyed your video about Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen, because like I said in previous comment I’m in the process shopping for smart lock and your video came at the right time. But I needed some help to connect my devices with myQ app as I mentioned before.. Looking forward to your reply.

Steve, great video as always. I very much appreciate your description of the installation process, of the features and, especially, of hearing about the shortfalls of the product. When I am looking for guidance AND unbiased honesty, I know I can get this from your reviews! Thanks as always! I do have a question, though: I'm concerned about security and worry that someone can buy some kind of gadget that will allow them to overwrite codes and unlock the door. Maybe I have watched 24 too often, but it's enough of a concern that I'm thinking I would be safer with a digital keypad lock without smart features. Of course, I would love to have those smart features. But I am concerned. Please tell me your thoughts and recommendations. I know no lock will be perfect, but is there a smart lock protocol that you would consider very secure?

I have a Yale Assure with August connect and freaking love it. The app you had looks like the August app so I'm curious what's going on there. As some have mentioned I've also had to recalibrate or remove batteries to reset a few times over the years but I've never been locked out.

Thnx for the review. I want to use smart locks around the house. So i can see if any door is unlocked, then lock my house when i am upstairs

Good review. I wish you had compared it to the Lockley

Do you have to use a key with this one? Or is the key just for additional security. Thanks.

Hi, Does it work with Ring Alarm Security? Thank you

How accurate is the touchscreen and how fast does it function? I’m debating this one but I kinda want a touchpad because it seems faster and more reliable

Is this still the best one you have tested any update on it? did that wifi bluetooth issue continue...?

What benefit do I get from purchasing a Yale Wi-Fi Smart Module for Assure Locks ($80)? Also, does the wifi adapter come with the purchase?

very good tutorial!

Hi great content. Can I manage this lock from another country? Thinking about air bnb

Bilt was awesome for ceiling fans.

Yeah thanks a lot for answering my question

I have five of the Nest Yale locks, had them for a couple years now with no issues.

Does the august module work in the uk or just the standard one thanks

Great video. Do you know if this works with Nest Doorbell? It would be great if the doorbell recognized my face and then automatically unlocked the door. Also, what's the difference between this lock and the Nest x Yale Lock?

Any follow up yet on the August lock?

I’m in the process to choose Yale Assure Lock but there are so many of them. Recently I have bought Chamberlain Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener that works with myQ App. I like the idea to have smart lock with finger print and I want to add it to myQ app. Also I would like to to connect a door bell like blue ring. Right now there isn’t a smart lock with smart door bell, am I right? I just want to link all these devices together using myQ app. Please I need your advice.

How has the battery life been so far with this using the wifi module?

Unfortunately these yales don’t connect to wifi directly, you need the bridge unit that plugs into an outlet near the door. For rentals, it’s a no go. If someone unplugs the bridge from the unit, you won’t be able to access the yale remotely.

How long do batteries typically last?

Hi can I ask if the wifi bridge is universal voltage?

Can I install 2 smart locks under one household on a different entrance?

I've heard that this model has a glass code pad....it will not leave impressions like some of the others over time ? Is this correct ? Also you can change out the key cylinder if you wanted a better keyway.....Anyone ?

Do i need to always to use wifi adaptor to keep the lock connected to the app?

Great reviw

Great vid fella. Thank you

Yale makes a good lock, I've installed a few of these for customers. For myself I went with the Eufy wifi touch. Nothing beats the convenience and speed of using fingerprints.

I have a question This lock it’s waterproof or not? Thank you

Yale Locks (all) .. no door closing detection. What that means is your door can extend the deadbolt with the door open and the second that you slam the door closed you can damage the door. August has "DoorSense" .. which is simply a magnetic switch like an alarm on a door or window. Our Yale (Nest x Yale) is programmed to auto lock after 5 minutes. You wouldn't think door closure to be a problem but it is; one mistake and you're repainting part of your front door.

Can you please have a look at the Eufy version of this?

How does it compare to the Schlage?

does it works overseas ? Thx

Is there a way to unlock with phone by NFC?

Steve, I have this lock and absolutely love it! No issues at all. Monitor it with next app on my phone.

dose it use August app?

Can you change the code using the app?

Does this lock support nfc apple home key 🔑

How to connect this to the ring app?

Can i used it if i only have doorknob and not 2 piece

Dude i'm trying to setup a key tag. Can you help me with that? Please

YRD226 with August smart module

Does this have auto-unlock? Does it unlock when you're near automatically?

What model is this, please？

How does this compaed to Eufy smart lock?

Great vid. Thanks for posting. I too am looking for a smart lock. Just wondering about your setup that was not shown. When you open the door via the latch handle on the inside, does it open the dead bolt as well? I think this is called an "interlocking" lock type which is what I am hunting for. Thanks.

Where can l find WiFi Module.?

How many keys does this come with

I’m sorry I didn’t have my name in previous comment. I go with a nickname EZ to keep it short and simple.

do you know of any dead bolt lock with keypad, WIFI & key function outside but ONLY key inside?? It's for a steel door made of 1x1 tubes for Central America. The inside part, anyone can reach in and unlock so that's why I need ONLY KEY INSIDE. PS, would love it here in the US also because I have 2 french doors with glass in them and if someone breaks the glass and reaches in, they unlock the door. NEED KEY ONLY INSIDE.

I love mine but had to recalibrate it about six times already because sometimes it shows unlocked when it locked on the Yale app and once it showed offline on Google assistant when WiFi and all else was fine.

This lock automations only work with bluetooth that makes no sense.....This means when you are away all you can basically do is lock and unlock the door you can't edit any features until you get back into bluetooth range

Can you do a recent lockly secure pro? I think that might be the best one out there. Still researching but it’s number one on my list as of today.

Have some tips to improve battery life on this unit? I’ve had mine for about 4 months and find the batteries only last about a month. (Wi-Fi version)

August app works better than the Yale assure app

Also for future videos I'd love to see if there is any good NFC ones. Seems another thing none want to do and maybe because it would kill battery life.

Thank you Steve!!!

I've had the August Pro door lock installed for 3 years and am planning to replace it with this Yale Assure Touchscreen lock. I have an August door lock, used with an August Doorbell and Keypad. I had to replace the original August door lock under warrantee due to sticky mechanical issues where the bezel would rotate part way and then get stuck. The replacement August door lock has been working well for 2 years. Note: I took it apart and added a drop of gun oil on the large metal gear. This fixed the sluggish mechanical friction issue with the new lock. August should lubricate their lock gears at the factory. But the August Keypad has recently become unreliable. Even with new batteries, my family now have to re-enter their code 2 or more times to get the lock to open. I'm not sure what's gone wrong with the keypad. I suspect it has worn out. But I've had enough... Then there is a separate issue with our August doorbell. I love the design, but it keeps falling off the wifi network. I contacted August support but they said my doorbell is beyond the 1 year warrantee. And they've stopped manufacturing the August doorbell, I suspect because of the WiFi connectivity issues. I've read a story that claimed August used a chipset designed for low power consumption, for WiFi that turned out to have connectivity issues that can't be solved without a redesign, replacing that chip. I've followed all of their instructions about removing and adding the doorbell back onto the wifi network, several times. And I moved it to the Guest wifi network and added instructions in my router to only offer the doorbell a wifi connection on the 2.4 GHz band and never the 5 GHz band, which seems to have helped. But it is unreliable after several years. I'm considering a Nest doorbell in my future, as a replacement. Something about all this has me loosing confidence in the quality of August Home products. One thing I'm wondering with the Yale Assure with "CBA" - "Connected By August", is whether I'll be able to integrate with SmartThings so that the inside lights come on when the door opens. I can do this today because the August lock supports Bluetooth, Wifi and Z-Wave Plus. The new Yale (CBA. Connected By August) lock lacks Z-wave support. But this is a small detail and I can fix it by installing a zigbee door sensor if I have to. It would just be cool if the new lock can signal Smarthings to turn on the hall light all by itself. I'm also wondering if I will be able to remount my August lock on the back door and install the new Yale lock on the front door, and control them both from the same August smartphone app. I'm not sure if the Yale branded version of the app will support the legacy August lock that also include z-wave. Or conversely, whether the August branded app will be able to control the new Yale Assure lock. Time will tell. A nice feature of the August connection technology is that the lock uses bluetooth to connect to my iPhone and to the August Connect wall wart. This provides power efficiencies because Bluetooth (and Z-Wave and especially Zigbee) use less energy and aren't as "chatty" on the network as WiFi. So batteries last longer. The lock transmits and receives Bluetooth. The "Connect" wall wart converts Bluetooth to WiFi and use house current to power the wifi signal. Newer August locks now are available with the wifi transmitter built into the lock itself. But I suspect this convenience is at the expense of longer battery life. One thing is certain, I like the August smartphone app and want to buy a Yale lock so that I can keep using it. Door sense, auto locking and unlocking, geo-fencing, cell phone as a key, it all works wonderfully when it works, but hide a key outside just in case.

i tried many times never connect to my phone.

If I need more keys, how to re-key??

I'd love to hear actual battery life. What kept me from getting one for a while it's all the reviews taking about how much they go through batteries. Really surprised none have a larger rechargable.

I'm glad you're searching for the best one because so am I.

Nice ... I'll have to get one of these for my beer fridge , but I am worried I won't remember the code after a big day ..so I hope I can set it up with Google 😉😉😉🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

Would not recommend. I bought it, and the lock stopped powering up and was locked out. There is no external battery contacts for 9V to power it up. It outlet bridge is alwys using bluetooth and when i leave area ot doeant swirch easily to wifi.

thats the same UI as august and august sucks when it comes to auto unlock for IOS, I absolutely hate the august lock UI

Love the video but not gonna lie it is not aesthetically pleasing IMO

The App looks a lot like August Door Lock App.

Never buy smart lock with normal key entrance. It's open in 1 minuut.

He talks a lot! 😗