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Yale Launches Apple Home Key-Enabled Assure Lock 2 Plus

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Yale today announced the launch of the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus, its latest smart lock that has HomeKit integration and Apple Home Key support. With Home Key integration in the Wallet app, an iPhone or an Apple Watch can be used to unlock the door with just a tap.

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The Assure Lock 2 Plus is a keyless entry lock, which means it does not have a backup key option. Aside from Home Key, it can be accessed with HomeKit commands or entry codes. The entry codes can be used to provide guests with access, and there is an optional Wi-Fi module for remote access to the lock.

Yale today also debuted the Assure Lock 2 Touch, a $199 smart lock that has a fingerprint sensor and HomeKit integration, but no support for Home Key. Yale does not offer a lock that provides both Home Key support and a fingerprint sensor, so those interested in a Yale lock will need to choose.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus with Home Key is priced at $210 for Bluetooth connectivity, or $290 for Wi-Fi support. The Wi-Fi models require a 2.4GHz network.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch is priced at $199 for the Bluetooth version, with both keyed and key-free models available. A version with Wi-Fi connectivity is priced at $280.

Article Link: Yale Launches Apple Home Key-Enabled Assure Lock 2 Plus
 
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Looked for Yale lock for a long time. Seemed hard to find. All these smart locks seem hard to find. We eventually went with the Encode Plus and it’s been fine.
 
I need a Lever, I have a Yale lock that is HomeKit compatible, but no HomeKey support. I think that most smart locks unfortunately seem to concentrate on deadbolts, but alas, we have a really weird security door.
 
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Looks like no HomeKit either? (remote control). I'm confused by their documentation on what connectivity is provided by the bluetooth plus model. Will it still connect to my appleTv for HomeKit?

Nevermind - I found it -

What do I need to get my lock to work remotely?
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The Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus communicates with HomeKit over Bluetooth. Controlling this HomeKit-enabled accessory automatically and away from home requires a HomePod®, HomePod mini®, or Apple TV® set up as a home hub.
Or, you can purchase the Yale Wi-Fi Smart Module and add that to your Bluetooth lock for remote access. If you purchased the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus with Wi-Fi, you'll be able to control and manage your lock from anywhere using the Yale Access app from your iOS or Android device. You'll need the lock to be connected to a home 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
 
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Wonder how this will integrate with Home Assistant. I have a Yale Assure Z-Wave lock and works fine, willing to go to WiFi but I require notification of which user unlocked the door which my current lock supports.
 
MrRom92 said:
I love my Schlage encode plus. This is a stupid move from Yale, I don’t know how anyone can rely on an electronic home lock without having a physical key backup. Have I needed mine yet in over a year of ownership? No, but what happens when I do? I’ll be fine. Will you?
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It has ability to jump start a dead battery with a 9v

No key to bump/pick.

And I have a garage door as a backup.
 
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mystery hill said:
No Thread.
No Matter.

I’d like locks without logos.
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Yale has been sitting on Thread support since December 2022, when it obtained Thread certification for a Yale Assure module. 9 months later, and Yale still hasn’t released anything.

It is still listed on the Thread website as a certified product. I’m still waiting, Yale…
 
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No physical key backup???? I am probably missing something. But what happens if it dies? As the person above asked.

My U-tec Ultraloq has already died (the fingerprint part at least) twice. I have multiple ways into the house so no big deal.

But what if this dies and there is only one way in and out of the house like an apartment or condo? No garage or side/back door to use.
 
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MrRom92 said:
I love my Schlage encode plus. This is a stupid move from Yale, I don’t know how anyone can rely on an electronic home lock without having a physical key backup. Have I needed mine yet in over a year of ownership? No, but what happens when I do? I’ll be fine. Will you?
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I’ve had a Yale Assure SL for over 5 years. Lock batteries easily last for 12 months, and you get plenty of warning when they run low. If you somehow let the batteries drain, there are two contacts on the underside of the keypad to jam a 9V battery, to power the lock (available 24 hours a day at the local pharmacy). Physical keys are obsolete.
 
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t76turbo said:
No physical key backup???? I am probably missing something. But what happens if it dies? As the person above asked.

My U-tec Ultraloq has already died (the fingerprint part at least) twice. I have multiple ways into the house so no big deal.

But what if this dies and there is only one way in and out of the house like an apartment or condo? No garage or side/back door to use.
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You hold a 9v to the bottom and it gives it enough charge to work.

What happens if you break a key in a lock? It happens.
 
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bkaus said:
You hold a 9v to the bottom and it gives it enough charge to work.

What happens if you break a key in a lock? It happens.
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Cool. Thanks. That definitely works if the batteries died.

But what if it was a mechanical failure? Like I said in my reply you quoted, the fingerprint sensor has died twice in my Ultraloq smart lock. Yes, it has a keypad and that worked but what if it doesnt work at all and NOT due to a battery issue?
 
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Martin Bland said:
Yale has been sitting on Thread support since December 2022, when it obtained Thread certification for a Yale Assure module. 9 months later, and Yale still hasn’t released anything.

It is still listed on the Thread website as a certified product. I’m still waiting, Yale…
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Yale does have a Matter over Thread lock, but it doesn’t support Apple Home Key.

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t76turbo said:
Cool. Thanks. That definitely works if the batteries died.

But what if it was a mechanical failure? Like I said in my reply you quoted, the fingerprint sensor has died twice in my Ultraloq smart lock. Yes, it has a keypad and that worked but what if it doesnt work at all and NOT due to a battery issue?
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I agree there is a concern. But if the keypad or fingerprint reader doesn’t work, you have wireless.

If the mechanism doesn’t work, it’s similar to a broken key (or someone put superglue or spaghetti in the lock).
 
The Assure Lock 2 Plus is a keyless entry lock, which means it does not have a backup key option.

So, but it mast have a battery? Rechargeable? What if the battery is dead? What’s the lifetime if this product? 6,7,8 years? And then?
Well, I guess I’m old fashioned but a plain key works fine for me…
 
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