The Nest x Yale Lock was a pillar of Google’s smart home for years, and perhaps for much longer than it really should have been. Now, a successor of sorts has finally arrived in the new Yale Smart ...

The Matter-over-Thread smart lock promises “seamless integration” with Google Home, but can work with Apple Home and Amazon Alexa, too. The Matter-over-Thread smart lock promises “seamless integration ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier this year, Yale unveiled the Yale® Smart Lock with Matter, the brand’s next-generation smart lock for Google Home. Today, the Yale ...

Yale is one of the first companies to launch Matter-enabled smart door locks. Its Assure Lock SL model, which was launched in 2023, uses a separate module to offer a unified smart home experience. The ...

The new Matter-over-Thread-powered Yale lock replaces the Nest x Yale Lock and will work with Google Home, as well as Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. The new ...

Yale’s latest electronic lock won’t connect to your other smart home gear or to your smartphone, but it’s easy to install and manage. It covers the basics in style. Yale’s parade of high-tech locks ...

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We've all seen videos of break-ins or people robbing packages off of porches. Security should be one of the top focuses for any homeowner and figuring out how to keep your home and family safe is a ...

Extra hardware to set up and a slightly buggy calibration experience left us less than impressed with this retrofit lock. If your smart lock upgrade must be a retrofit that leaves your exterior ...

Yale has introduced its new smart lock system, the Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi and Yale Keypad, which is designed for easy installation and use, and offers convenience and peace of mind for renters ...

Easy to install. Looks great. Fairly quiet. Unlocks automatically when you arrive home (if you set it up). Keypad allows for entry codes and a one-touch lock. Keypad needs a flat surface to stick to ...

Yale introduces its affordable retrofit lock, the Yale Approach, which is compatible with Matter-over-Thread technology. Priced at $130, it marks the company's debut in the retrofit smart lock market.