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Touchscreen can be finicky if numbers are not directly pressed.Create temporary access codes for specific visitors.Use with a smartphone, passcode, or mechanical key.Available in four colors-black, bronze, brass and nickel-this Yale lock will match your home’s exterior décor and easily replace your existing deadbolt lock. When your smartphone isn’t handy, the lock’s numeric keypad can be used to manually enter a passcode for entry. It can also be set up to lock automatically whenever the door is shut.Īnother useful feature is that from your smartphone, it’s possible to create permanent or temporary digital codes for guests, allowing them entry to your home without having to provide a metal key. For example, even with the phone in your pocket or purse, when the lock detects your approach, it will automatically unlock for you. This lock supports all the popular voice assistants (Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant), so you can issue voice commands to lock or unlock the door from anywhere using your smartphone, smartwatch or in-home smart speaker. This Yale smart lock allows you to eliminate the need for metal keys while allowing your smartphone to handle a wide range of lock-related functions. Who it’s for: Someone who wants a reliable smart lock that offers multiple ways to lock or unlock a door using their smartphone, a passcode or a mechanical key.