12/19/2023 0 Comments Nest lock yale![]() ![]() In fact, aside from a few cosmetic tweaks, it's nearly identical to the Yale Assure that's been around for a couple of years. ![]() But if that doesn’t put you off, we highly recommend the Nest x Yale lock to those that are interested in buying a smart lock.First and foremost, the Nest x Yale Lock isn't much different from other smart locks you can buy from Yale. It’s not perfect: the price is a bit high for what it offers. Those downsides aside, the Nest x Yale lock is easy to use, very well-designed, and is controlled through an awesome app. If you’re a HomeKit user, or a user of just about any other smart home system, you’ll have to either be fine with the lock not working with your other products, or opt for another lock altogether. The Nest x Yale lock is perhaps the single best smart lock on the market - but only for a select group of people: those that use Nest, or those that are willing to. Others, however, may want to look elsewhere. In any case, if you’re an avid Nest user and prefer Google Assistant to other smart assistants, then the Nest x Yale lock is an excellent option. Schlage and Amazon have worked out a system that involves the user speaking their PIN code, and we think that’s a smart way to enable voice support while also retaining security. You will not be able to use Google Assistant to unlock your door, at least for now, though we hope the feature is incoming. While Nest in general does play pretty nicely with Google Assistant, the Nest x Yale lock doesn’t yet support it - though Nest has announced that you will soon be able to use Assistant to check the status of your lock and lock the door. Nest doesn’t integrate very well with any other smart home systems: if you use HomeKit, SmartThings, Wink, or other systems, you’ll largely be out of luck. Unfortunately, though perhaps unsurprisingly, it’ll only do that if your additional devices are also from Nest. The Nest x Yale lock is a smart home product, and as such you’ll want it to integrate with the rest of your smart home. You can also set the lock to lock automatically after a pre-defined time-period - which can be helpful for those who often forget to lock their door at night. Then, you’ll enter your code, press the “√” button, and the door should unlock. To unlock it, you’ll press the logo, after which the number pad will light up. With “one-touch locking” enabled, all you have to do is press the Yale logo to lock your door. Still, locking or unlocking the door is very easy to do. We would have liked Nest to include a small haptic feedback motor, or something similar - it would have made a big difference to the experience of using the lock. In other words, you won’t know if you’ve pressed a key until the code either works or it doesn’t. They keypad is easy to use, but there isn’t much feedback that you’ve pressed a button, especially if you disable sounds, as I have. You can also set the lock to “privacy mode,” which disables the keypad and forces users to use the app, and check the history of the lock’s use.įrom the outside, you can once again choose to use the app or the keypad on the front of the lock. ![]() If you already have other Nest products, the lock will show up in the bottom row of devices - and one tap will take you straight to controls for the lock, where you’ll be able to lock or unlock your door, set up new codes, and so on. Nest has put a lot of effort into its software, and it shows. In general use, the app works like a dream. From the inside, you have a few options: you can turn the deadbolt, like a normal lock, or use the app to lock and unlock your door. Once set up, the Nest x Yale lock is very easy to use, which is an important factor to consider. It’s also available in a few colors - Satin Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Polished Brass - so no matter what your style is, you should find something that fits. In general, the Nest x Yale lock is super easy to set up and very well designed. ![]() It’s not necessarily too much of an issue here - it still looks pretty good, and it’ll fit right at home in most houses. The Nest x Yale lock is a little more streamlined than, for example, the Schlage Sense, but the inside portion of the lock is still a little bulky. That means that if someone, like an electrician, needs to access your home in a pinch, you can add an access code from work, allowing them to get in, then remove the access code when they’re done. We recommend spending the $30 extra for this: it’ll connect your lock to the internet and allow you to control it remotely, meaning that you can lock and unlock your home from afar, as well as add access codes. When buying the Nest x Yale lock, you’ll have the option of either buying it with or without the Nest Connect. ![]()
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