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YALE

YALE Assure Lock SL

Smart Lock
YALE Assure Lock SL
YALE Assure Lock SL
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RankOlder modelBest Smart Locks
Ranking Net Score+36+36 from reviews0 from votes
Sources21TG16 positive · 12 negative
Priced at$199.99

Released Nov 2017

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Older model in Best Smart Locks
Priced at$199.99

Released Nov 2017

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+36Ranking net score+36 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScoreTG21 sources

The Yale Assure Lock SL is a keyless touchscreen deadbolt with app control, auto unlock, and door position sensing, available in Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and HomeKit configurations.

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Total +36 pts

Net positive 5

Net zero 1

Net negative 1

Sentiment
Format
812TG1
21 sources
TGTom's Guidereview

tomsguide.com

  • Installation & Door Fit+1 pts

    We found the installation process to be simple and straightforward

  • Unlocking Methods-1 pts

    Touch screen sometimes takes a couple of touches to respond

  • App & Smart Home0 pts

    The Assure Lock SL is also compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit.

  • Security & Auto-Lock0 pts

    this feature provides a useful reassurance that the lock has worked when you trigger it remotely.

  • Design & Build0 pts

    It has an attractive, rounded design but takes up quite a lot of space on the back of the door.

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We found the installation process to be simple and straightforward Touch screen sometimes takes a couple of touches to respond The Assure Lock SL is also compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. this feature provides a useful reassurance that the lock has worked when you trigger it remotely. It has an attractive, rounded design but takes up quite a lot of space on the back of the door.
YouTube
  • Installation & Door Fit-5 pts

    calibration failed

calibration failed
YouTube
  • Installation & Door Fit+5 pts

    replaces your existing deadbolt in minutes with just a phillips head screwdriver

replaces your existing deadbolt in minutes with just a phillips head screwdriver
YouTube
  • Installation & Door Fit-5 pts

    make sure your lock closes perfectly or it will have issues locking on its own

  • Unlocking Methods+5 pts

    everything is very fast and responsive

  • App & Smart Home+5 pts

    you could easily delete code by swiping to the left and tapping delete and that code will no longer work

make sure your lock closes perfectly or it will have issues locking on its own everything is very fast and responsive you could easily delete code by swiping to the left and tapping delete and that code will no longer work
Redditdiscussion

Yale Assure Lock Sl Flashes And Doesnt Work

  • Unlocking Methods-1 pts

    started flashing all keys and being frozen (no response to touches).

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started flashing all keys and being frozen (no response to touches).
Redditdiscussion

Yale Assure Lock Sl

  • Unlocking Methods-1 pts

    you have to tap your palm to activate (vs just tapping your finger as you're going to tap the code) and it doesn't work well with gloves.

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you have to tap your palm to activate (vs just tapping your finger as you're going to tap the code) and it doesn't work well with gloves.
Redditdiscussion

Can I Connect Yale Assure Lock Sl Yrd256 Through

  • App & Smart Home-1 pts

    it does not show up as a device in Google Assistant.

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it does not show up as a device in Google Assistant.
Redditdiscussion

Pin Code Stopped Working On Yale Assure Lock Sl

  • App & Smart Home0 pts

    when I try to update his PIN through the August app, it always gives me an error.

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when I try to update his PIN through the August app, it always gives me an error.
YouTube
  • Battery & Power+5 pts

    you can take a 9-volt battery and it is a little bit fidgety but you placed it on the bottom to make contact

you can take a 9-volt battery and it is a little bit fidgety but you placed it on the bottom to make contact
Redditdiscussion

Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt Zwave Plus Vs Yale

  • Security & Auto-Lock0 pts

    it provides feedback on if the door is locked

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it provides feedback on if the door is locked
Redditdiscussion

Input On Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen Vs Yale

  • Installation & Door Fit+1 pts

    It installed with zero issues

  • Unlocking Methods+1 pts

    The touchscreen has never failed or been unresponsive.

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It installed with zero issues The touchscreen has never failed or been unresponsive.
Redditdiscussion

Yale Real Living Assure Lock Sl With Zwave Plus

  • Installation & Door Fit-1 pts

    the guys that installed it jammed the Z-Wave module in to the lock incorrectly

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the guys that installed it jammed the Z-Wave module in to the lock incorrectly
YouTube
  • Installation & Door Fit+5 pts

    installs in minutes with just a screwdriver on standard doors

  • Unlocking Methods+5 pts

    the assure lock is super easy to use

  • Security & Auto-Lock+5 pts

    the lock is 100 key free meaning it's tamper-proof and there are no keys to lend or lose

installs in minutes with just a screwdriver on standard doors the assure lock is super easy to use the lock is 100 key free meaning it's tamper-proof and there are no keys to lend or lose
Redditdiscussion

Pin Code Stopped Working On Yale Assure Lock Sl

  • App & Smart Home-1 pts

    The August app is so bad that my iPad still shows a user that I deleted from my Phone.

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The August app is so bad that my iPad still shows a user that I deleted from my Phone.
Redditdiscussion

Yale Assure Lock Sl With Matter

  • App & Smart Home-1 pts

    hate the default app, so hard to see notifications

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hate the default app, so hard to see notifications
Redditdiscussion

Yale Assure Lock Sl With Matter

  • App & Smart Home-1 pts

    it's detected and I scan the QR code, but on the last step it is never able to finalize it

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it's detected and I scan the QR code, but on the last step it is never able to finalize it
YouTube
  • App & Smart Home+5 pts

    you can add additional pass codes along with the master pass

  • Security & Auto-Lock+5 pts

    that will just shut down the lock so people can't get in even if they have a passcode that's valid

you can add additional pass codes along with the master pass that will just shut down the lock so people can't get in even if they have a passcode that's valid
YouTube
  • App & Smart Home-5 pts

    there aren't options to schedule temporary keys with this lock

there aren't options to schedule temporary keys with this lock
YouTube
  • App & Smart Home+5 pts

    press the gear key to program more codes

  • Security & Auto-Lock+5 pts

    all pin codes will be disabled in privacy mode

press the gear key to program more codes all pin codes will be disabled in privacy mode
Redditdiscussion

Input On Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen Vs Yale

  • Battery & Power+1 pts

    it has prongs on the bottom for a 9-volt battery backup.

  • Reliability & Support-1 pts

    Support isn't great but is rarely needed.

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it has prongs on the bottom for a 9-volt battery backup. Support isn't great but is rarely needed.

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Net negative 1

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