Yale Unity Entrance Smart Door Lock with Apple Homekit Connect Bridge from $551.65 (Was $649) Delivered @ Lectory

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  Scanlia on 18/07/2022 - 15:29

  How well does this work with Home Assistant?

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    AssociatedLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 18/07/2022 - 15:33

    Here is some more info: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/yale_smart_alarm/

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    iamherenow on 18/07/2022 - 17:01

    +2

    might interest you at $110: https://www.liquidate-it.com.au/shop/p/lockwoodtlock

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      RogerLoger on 18/07/2022 - 17:50

      +1

      I have one an can vouch that it works well. IMO outstanding value.
      It is very easy to replace a current deadbolt.
      No key = not pickable (and mother-in-law doesn't lose our keys any more).
      They are fussy about alignment (plate from my previous deadbolt was right but I needed to shave 1mm behind it).
      Its a good idea to change your batteries annually (say, Easter) and you may never have to use the 9V battery you have to store outside 'just in case'.
      So far I haven't done the research on a suitable zigbee to go with Google Home and the lock.

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      Smigit on 18/07/2022 - 22:04

      I use one and it’s a great lock. Using it with HomeAssistant and a Conbee 2.

      Replaced a 2nd Gen August lock and battery life is miles ahead and the ZigBee is much more stable than the Augusts Bluetooth. I also had the August keypad and it was incredibly unreliable, where this halo one doesn’t miss a beat.

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    bf on 19/07/2022 - 14:21

    I've had three of these Yale locks since April 2021 (by coincidence, also purchased through Lectory).
    I highly recommend both the locks and the seller.

    They are working fine with Homeassistant (need to buy the lock, keypad and connect bridge option) and they are actually much easier to use that way, via entry/departure/good morning/good night automations, so I don't use the RFID tags and I've only reached for the Yale app a couple of times since setting them up. Now and then I have locked myself out without a phone, and for that situation I recommend buying also the keypad.

    I've also got one of the Lockwood zigbee locks mentioned by @iameherenow.
    The Lockwood also works well with Homeassistant, but the Yale is a much better / stylish lock that looks good on your front door.

    Of the three Yale locks I've had, one developed a problem (internal mechanism part failed) about 6 weeks ago. Yale support were amazing and had a replacement lock to me within two days!

    Batteries (standard AA / AAA) need to be replaced about yearly. You get app notification about the locks themselves, but the keypads seem to eventually fail silently (you find out by no red backlighting when you press a number).

    Their best feature hasn't yet been mentioned in the replies:

    In Australia, many household contents insurance specify doors need to be deadlocked.
    These Yale Unity locks are the only ones I found that can actually be 'deadlocked'.
    All other automated locks can always be opened from the inside (so call them what you like, but they are not deadlocks).
    These Yale locks have a "digital deadlock" feature - where, using the app (very long press on the lock screen) it can disable the internal handle.

    Only downside is I can't operate the "digital deadlock" feature via the Homeassistant integration (it was written for the more general August model), so I tend to enable it via the app when I'm going to be away for a few days.

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  dragonfly090 on 18/07/2022 - 15:30

  Deal on SHP-DR708?

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    AssociatedLectory LED Lighting @ Lectory on 18/07/2022 - 15:35

    Not at the moment, DR708 is having a shortage of supply. free shipping for DR708 is the best we can offer.

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  atlas on 18/07/2022 - 15:52

  This or a biometric style lock?

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  skwashd on 18/07/2022 - 15:57

  -3

  I wouldn't buy any lock without it getting a decent review from the Lock Picking Lawyer. I definitely wouldn't pay over $500 for a smart lock unless the LPL didn't struggle with it. I couldn't find this model on this channel, but other Yale smart locks haven't fared so well

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    awulf on 18/07/2022 - 16:15

    There's nothing to pick as there's no key barrel on this smart lock.
    I have this Yale Unity lock, and as far as I can tell it's basically an August Lock Pro 3 in a different form factor. I've had it installed since March this year, and have had no issues.

    For those interested in some of the smart functions.
    The HomeKit part talks direct to the door lock via BLE, not the Connect Bridge, So works on WiFi even if internet is down.
    The Connect Bridge is required for Home Assistant and remote access using the Yale/August app. Home Assistant talks to the Connect Bridge via the internet, so won't work if the internet is down.
    Bluetooth direct from phone also works if there is no internet, or Connect Bridge.

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      skwashd on 18/07/2022 - 18:37

      -1

      LPL has found simple bypasses in many smart locks, such as applying a strong magnet in the spot on the side. Unless he's had a crack at it and suggests it's decent I'm not buying one.

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  mfwhatever on 18/07/2022 - 16:35

  As an alternative, Apple has the keypad-only Yale Assure SL lock for $369.95. Combine with discounted gift cards for up to 5% off.

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    Jackson on 18/07/2022 - 18:48

    Or get it from the discount link above for closer to a hundred bucks

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  Daliaaelis on 18/07/2022 - 17:28

  Damn paid $650 for the lever and bridge at JB Hifi a month ago. Family love the geofencing / no keys.

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  wayfastwhitie on 18/07/2022 - 17:52

  I have this unit. Has laster 18+ months on a single set of batteries. Only ever let me down once, wouldn't open by any method. When inside simple power cycle solved the issues, hasn't happened again.
  Lock was easy to fit. Would recommend