Yale Security Assure Lock 2 Touch Deadbolt, Satin Nickel Keyed Smart Entry Door Lock with Wi-Fi Connected Keypad and Fingerprint Scanner for Code Entry and Remote Access, YRD410-F-WF1-619

Best smart lock ever. Compared to the cheaper one I had previously, which was super annoying, Yale comes through with a well designed lock. Things I like: Auto Unlock! ( Game changer works with Android and iPhone), one touch lock, actual buttons instead of touch screen - all features work great. Setup is also easy with very clear and well guided instructions.

Swapping my old deadbolt for the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch took less than twenty minutes with only a screwdriver—no chiseling or wiring headaches—and the sleek black-suede finish instantly modernized the entire entryway. The very first fingerprint scan unlocked the door in under a second, and after enrolling my partner and teenagers, we ditched the jangling key ring for good (though the keyed cylinder is great peace of mind). The illuminated keypad glows on approach, so punching in a code at night is effortless, and one-time guest codes have saved me more than one frantic hide-a-key scramble. The built-in Wi-Fi module paired with the Yale Access app in two taps, letting me lock or unlock from anywhere and get real-time alerts the moment the kids get home from school. Vacation mode is priceless: a single toggle disables all fingerprints and codes except mine, so the house sitter can’t accidentally let in a plus-one. Integration with Alexa and Google Home means a quick voice command or routine checks the door status before bed, and geofencing auto-locks as soon as my phone leaves the driveway—no more “Did I lock the door?” u-turns. Battery life is stellar. After two months of daily touches, codes, and remote pings the meter still shows 80 %, and even if I ever miss the low-battery alert, a hidden USB-C backup port gives emergency power with a phone charger. The solid-metal escutcheon feels bulletproof, and the multi-point tamper alarms would wake the whole block if someone tried to force it. From effortless fingerprint entry to rock-solid smart-home integration, this Assure Lock 2 delivers polished, worry-free security that makes coming and going a breeze. Five stars without hesitation—my only regret is not upgrading sooner.

I strongly suggest you not buy this lock. I’ve lived with it for 9 months and am now removing it. This is a residential installation and the lock is used only 4;times per day. The first problem is the battery. It uses 4 non-rechargeable AA batteries. If they lasted awhile it wouldn’t be so bad. However, when using WiFi so you can access the lock remotely, the batteries last only 6 weeks. One of Yale’s solutions is to disconnect the lock from WiFi. That is, stop using one of the features that drew me to buy this model in the first place. Really, that’s your solution Yale? And even after disabling the WiFi access, you still get less than 3 months battery life. Also, the battery indicator in the phone app only shows battery charge when the battery is nearly depleted. The software is quirky and unreliable. The lock is supposed to detect whether the door is open or closed. At random intervals the system forgets these settings and you need to recalibrate the system so it can detect door open/closed state. The fingerprint reader works most of the time, but it usually takes 3 or 4 tries for it to recognize the print. On the plus side, the lock is easy to install and sturdily built. Initial program was quick and intuitive. On balance, this lock is definitely not worth the trouble and inconvenience. Maybe Yale’s other products are better.

Really like this lock so far. My door measurements were within limits of what was required and installing was very easy. The only thing I had to do some McGuyvering on was installing the hidden magnet in door strike plate. I have a burglar resistant plate and I had to drill a hole in it to accept the magnet. It required a 5/8 inch hole and I only had a 1/2 in bit, so I drilled out to 1/2 inch then used my Dremel to expand to 5/8. The app was very easy to use to set up with my wifi (I got the wifi built in model). People complained about battery life but after having it a couple of weeks, it doesn't seem that bad. I put in slightly used AA batteries from my old lock and it showed 98% charge and now it shows 73%. I think the more you use the power motor on it, the quicker the batteries go. Most of the time when I go out, I manually lock and unlock the door when inside to save on battery life. The fingerprint reader has worked flawless so far, with just my wife and I in the system. Only a couple of small complaints- the lock -unlock knob inside is black along with the whole lock so when looking from afar to see if the door is locked or not, you have to walk up close to it to see which way the knob is turned. My old lock had a light that flashed every ten seconds or so ; green if lock was open, amber if closed. I ended up painting a white line on end of knob and that works ok but a little hillbilly. Also in the app, I tried to add my wife's pic to her name on my guest list, but the only way to do it is for her to download the Yale app, get synced with my app then she add her own pic. Way too complicated.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch delivers sleek fingerprint access alongside keypad, app, and physical key options—providing versatile entry for family or guests. It integrates smoothly with major smart home systems including Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, and Matter (Wi-Fi version), and offers peace of mind with auto-locking and DoorSense features. The touchscreen, however, can be tough to read in direct sunlight, and it doesn’t support Apple Home Keys. Overall, it’s a feature-packed, stylish smart lock that balances convenience and security. Pros: Versatile entry methods (fingerprint, keypad, key, app), wide smart-home compatibility, auto-lock with DoorSense Cons: Keypad visibility in sunlight can be poor, lacks Apple Home Key support unless using the Plus model

Minus one star due to issues with Android phone (Pixel 7). I purchased 2 of these locks recently in last month or two. First lock the physical install went fine, however when it came time to setup it hung on the firmware update and would not proceed further. Ended up having to call customer support. Support was very helpful (no complaints at all with my experience with support) in the troubleshooting and going through trying to get the lock installed. However I ended up having to use my iPad Pro to install the lock and get it functional. After installing and getting setup with the iPad I was able to connect with my Android phone for other functionality. Knowing the above information when installing the second lock I was able to get through the whole install and setup process much faster. However I have had trouble with the Android app not showing the current state of the lock that I personally frequently use, it not recognizing finger pressing on the screen to unlock/lock the lock, connection issues where it won't connect to the lock via Bluetooth or wireless. But if I then grab the iPad to connect and control the lock it connects without issue and then suddenly the Android app will start functioning. So there apparently needs to be some investigation by the company into their Android compatibility and functionality. Otherwise the fingerprint setup, access codes and other functionality of locking and unlocking have worked fine as intended and shall see how the long term functionality and usage works out.

I’ve gone through several less expensive locks and they all seem to break within a year or so. Decided to spend a little more for this one. So far it’s been great. It was easy to install, is high quality, and connects to my phone. I love the fingerprint recognition, and that I’m able to add all our family members. It looks and fits great in our standard door. It’s been functioning well since we installed it, and locks every time.

I have three locks with keys. The lock looks great and works well with local functionality. It locks on close and unblocks with fingerprints and codes as programmed. Now to the negative: The fingerprint detection success is average. The WIFI module is very weak. I have IoT devices (switches and camaras) located farther beyond or outside the house in proximity of the locks and they connect with a good signal while the Yales' modules lose signal often and fail to connect. The app is an armature-hour piece of software. The users (owners and guests) can each have only one fingerprint and one code for access. Also, you can add users with either code or fingerprint access but not both. To give both types of access to a user which is called App Access, you have to invite them via their phone number or from your contact list. Further, once you add a user with, say code access only, you cannot later modify the user and add a fingerprint access. You have to delete and recreate the user. In addition, and as other reviews mentioned, the batteries life of at most couple of months. My older locks of a different brand with similar functionality without WIFI, the batteries lasted almost 8 months to a year depending on which door/use.