![]() ![]() Installation doesn’t take too long, but you’ll first need to explore a plethora of flyers and instructions in box from both brands before you get started. ![]() Someone give August design guru Yves Behar a call, quick! A disjointed installation experience We also found ourselves having to jiggle the lock and its fittings considerably to line them up. Once we managed to extend the bolt to fit our door, we were then unable to shorten it. Unlike the easily-extendable deadbolt supplied by Kwikset in the Kevo smart locks, Yale’s is stiff and difficult to work with. We heavily criticized the deadbolt supplied with the Nest x Yale lock, and we assume the same model found its way into the Assure Lock SL box. Fingers crossed that August’s industrial design more effectively influences future Yale smart locks. Six inches long and 1.5 inches thick, it’s big and heavy, while the two-tone black plastic and metal finish makes it even more noticeable. Instead, Yale supplied the same chunky rear box we met last year. Unfortunately, August’s compact rear housing, which holds the smart lock’s turn mechanism, electronics, network module, and four AA batteries, didn’t make the cut for this model. Spend a little time with the August app, and you’ll discover convenient features like automatic door locking.Īt 3.5 inches long, 2.5 inches wide, and half an inch deep, it makes more of statement than a traditional key lock, but it’s available in a choice of finishes, including Satin Nickel, Polished Brass, and Oil-Rubbed Bronze, to blend-in. In our review of last year’s Assure Lock SL, we swooned over the lock’s sleek, smooth onyx face and small footprint, calling it a “stylish device that you’ll admire every time you walk through your front door.” A year on and our opinion hasn’t changed, so we’re happy that this new model offers exactly the same touchscreen design that graced the original lock. Overall, this updated model offers significant feature enhancements over its predecessor. A small sensor, fitted to your door frame, tracks the position of your door, so you’ll know if it’s been left open. We’re also delighted to see the inclusion of August’s DoorSense feature, which we first encountered in our review of the August Smart Lock and Smart Lock Pro. Further integrations with the likes of SimpliSafe’s security kit and even rental platforms like Airbnb and HomeAway can be unlocked with just a few taps. Once configured, the Assure Lock SL is further boosted by support for Amazon Alexa, Apple’s Siri/HomeKit, and the Google Assistant. Remote access and monitoring of the lock is supported via the included August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, which plugs into a nearby power outlet. Image used with permission by copyright holder It can be locked or unlocked in a host of ways: by simply approaching the door (with smartphone in pocket), by tapping an entry code on the illuminated touchscreen pad, or via the August mobile app. Yale hardware combines with August smartsĪvailable in a choice of keyless ($279, reviewed here) or traditional key access designs ($299), the Bluetooth-enabled Assure Lock SL fully replaces the existing deadbolt and lock controls on an exterior door. As such, there’s certainly room for improvement. The partnership’s debut device certainly shows promise, but it’s clear that it’s a first, rapid attempt to combine technologies and design philosophies. The Connected by August label delivers much of this connectivity and more with the simplicity and style we’ve come to expect from August. They offer Z-Wave Plus, ZigBee, and HomeKit compatibility, but they can be tricky to set up. ![]() Yale offers a range of Network Modules for the Assure Lock SL, which neatly slot into an aperture inside the lock. Yale Assure Lock 2 is getting a bold new color later this year This $4,000 smart door comes packing a Ring video doorbell and Yale smart lock What is a smart lock and how does it work? ![]()
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