This is a great review Michael. I have been using Yale locks with and without a Zwave hub for 8 years now at our AirBnB, and your analysis is dead on. Great video - thanks!
Your reviews on home automation gear have been incredibly thorough, and you definitely deserve at least a hundred times the number of subscribers that you have! Keep it up!
I am able to use both auto-lock and auto-unlock on the Yale Assure 2 with Z-Wave. Additionally, you can create a home automation for auto-lock or auto-unlock using a smart platform like Home Assistant, which is what I.
I'm currently using the August 4th gen wifi lock integrated with HA and find the Auto Un-lock feature (the main reason for buying) works intermittently or with excessive unlock delay. The Android app also often becomes unresponsive. Thinking of switching to the Yale Assure 2 with Zwave, curious to know if you have found this to be more reliable with respect to Auto-Unlock and BLE manual operation via the app?
I've tested several additional smart locks since making this video. The Yale Assure Lock 2 Key-Free Keypad Lock with Z-Wave (amzn.to/4bHlL0B) continues to be my all-around favorite for it's clean design, reliability, local control with Z-Wave, and seamless integration into Home Assistant. For auto-lock and auto-unlock, I'm using an automation that I made instead of the Yale app's built-in feature for this: shop.michaelsleen.com/products/arrive-home-unlock-door-blueprint
I don't think that having an external way of power a lock if the battery goes dead is a smart idea because again when the lock fails you're not expecting it and what's a chance of you having an external power supply to power it that is why I want a physical key just keep it in your wallet or on your keychain and you're in guaranteed
There are lots of smart lock options that include a mechanical key slot if that is your preference. It would not be too difficult to obtain a 9 V battery in the event of a need to power it externally to get back in your home. At the same time, it really should not be a surprise if the battery is low. The device itself alerts you, or you can use a home automation platform like Home Assistant to always have access to information about your battery level and send custom alerts at different percentages. Alexa can even notify you well in advance that it’s time to re-order batteries. In four years, I have never had a concern of being locked out unexpectedly from a battery failure.
@michaelsleen I've been working with electronics long enough for many years they're not always reliable you can't always rely on battery status either apparently you're a newbie
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This is a great review Michael. I have been using Yale locks with and without a Zwave hub for 8 years now at our AirBnB, and your analysis is dead on. Great video - thanks!
Appreciate that, thanks!
Your reviews on home automation gear have been incredibly thorough, and you definitely deserve at least a hundred times the number of subscribers that you have!
Keep it up!
Thanks so much for your note and for watching!
Good stuff! Thanks for a great, real-life review of what's worked (and what hasn't) with these.
Glad it was helpful!
You didn't mention that auto unlock on the Yale stops working if you go with the z-wave module. Thats quite an important feature I think.
I am able to use both auto-lock and auto-unlock on the Yale Assure 2 with Z-Wave. Additionally, you can create a home automation for auto-lock or auto-unlock using a smart platform like Home Assistant, which is what I.
My go to smart locks are Schlage Encode, Kwikset Halo Touch & Lockly.
Agreed with your observations on the Yale assure locks
I really wanted the Schlage Encode Plus for Apple Home Key when it first came out, but it was out-of-stock or just too expensive.
@@michaelsleen yeah they struggled to keep it in stock for awhile there
I'm currently using the August 4th gen wifi lock integrated with HA and find the Auto Un-lock feature (the main reason for buying) works intermittently or with excessive unlock delay. The Android app also often becomes unresponsive. Thinking of switching to the Yale Assure 2 with Zwave, curious to know if you have found this to be more reliable with respect to Auto-Unlock and BLE manual operation via the app?
I've tested several additional smart locks since making this video. The Yale Assure Lock 2 Key-Free Keypad Lock with Z-Wave (amzn.to/4bHlL0B) continues to be my all-around favorite for it's clean design, reliability, local control with Z-Wave, and seamless integration into Home Assistant. For auto-lock and auto-unlock, I'm using an automation that I made instead of the Yale app's built-in feature for this: shop.michaelsleen.com/products/arrive-home-unlock-door-blueprint
How's the battery life on the Yale with zwave? I've seen that the Yale with wifi option is incredibly bad, so I'm hoping zwave would be better.
Zero complaints. I love that lock and would happily put it on all my exterior doors.
@@michaelsleen Cool. Thanks for the quick response!
Thanks for the video.
What you think about the aqara locks?
While I don't have one, I think they are a solid option. I like how the new U200 uses Matter over Thread and supports Apple Home Key.
Just the video I was looking for. What Zwave usb stick do you use?
Just added a link to it in the video description. Glad this video was helpful!
@@michaelsleenthanks a lot 😊 I have two Yale Assure Lock SL with two Zwave Plus modules I want to integrate with home assistant
@@michaelsleen just for you to know the stick and the locks have been working amazing for 6 months now. Rock solid connection. Thanks again!
I don't think that having an external way of power a lock if the battery goes dead is a smart idea because again when the lock fails you're not expecting it and what's a chance of you having an external power supply to power it that is why I want a physical key just keep it in your wallet or on your keychain and you're in guaranteed
There are lots of smart lock options that include a mechanical key slot if that is your preference. It would not be too difficult to obtain a 9 V battery in the event of a need to power it externally to get back in your home. At the same time, it really should not be a surprise if the battery is low. The device itself alerts you, or you can use a home automation platform like Home Assistant to always have access to information about your battery level and send custom alerts at different percentages. Alexa can even notify you well in advance that it’s time to re-order batteries. In four years, I have never had a concern of being locked out unexpectedly from a battery failure.
@michaelsleen I've been working with electronics long enough for many years they're not always reliable you can't always rely on battery status either apparently you're a newbie
Your fingerprints will definitely show, you just arent using the right tools.
Sure, but the point was the fingerprints are obvious to the eye on the ULTRALOQ without the need for special tools.
Hellow uncle
how are you?
Your video is very nice but if your thumbnail is better it will help to increase your video views..Do you need a professional TH-cam thumbnail designer?
I'm good for now, but thanks.