Yale Approach Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt Retrofit Smart Lock, Unlimited Virtual Keys, App Remote Control, Keyless Entry - Black

This lock is fabulous! I love that I can go for a run and not have to bring my keys. It senses my phone and the door is unlocked as I walk up. It’s easy to set up codes and much better than the Schlage it replaced.

Best smart door lock that goes over your existing deadbolt out there! Physical installation is simple and takes 10 - 15 minutes depending on if/how you install the door sensor. If you're drilling it into the door jamb for a hidden look like I did, it's a good idea to have some krazy glue on hand because if the hole you drill is even a hair too wide in diameter, the sensor wont stay snug in it. A little glue solves that easily. The wifi setup can be a bit if a pain in the butt the first time you do it because you have to turn off Intelligent wifi on your phone (don't waste your time guessing which option to turn off, just turn them ALL off until you're done setup) and you may have to allow the lock set to do software updates, which can take a while. Also, if the wifi module doesn't connect the first time, don't get too frustrated or discouraged. Just make sure you're close to it, and close enough to a wifi access point to have a decent signal, and try it again. It will work the 2nd (or 3rd) time! And for those who want to complain about the wifi module being separate... I'll take that option all day long because it means the batteries last 4x longer than models that have an integrated wifi module! After you're through initial setup, it works GREAT! Totally worth the time it takes to install, even if it's a bit cumbersome to do. Fingerprint functionality is really convenient for the wife and me and I also like that I can assign different entry codes for all the kids. I'm typically very wary of items that have less than a 4 star rating on Amazon but for once I'm really glad I ignored the relatively low rating (3.8 stars as of this review) and went with it. Liked the first one on the front door so much that I bought 2 more for the other exterior doors on our house!

Super easy to install, performs awesome. Mind that the WIFI Bridge must be plugged and placed less than 8 feet away (Bluetooth reach distance) from the lock. Solved the problem of my lockly lock overheating on direct sun and stopped working. My outdoors Bluetooth keypad I placed away from direct sunlight near the door. Nice design.

ESTE ARTICULO NO PUEDE USARSE EN MEXICO, LA MARCA YALE NO SABE NI ENTIENDE PORQUE SE VENDE EN MEXICO. DOS DIAS DESPERDICIADOS EN INTENTAR HACER LA INSTALACION. POR INCREIBLE QUE PAREZCA ES UN ERROR, YALE QUITO AUGUST DE MEXICO, ARBITRARIAMENTE Y NO LO SUSTITUYO CON NADA SIMILAR, TODO LO DEMAS ES CARO. DE ESOS PROCESOS RETROGRADAS.

I bought this just to have the option to not carry a key and to be able to unlock the door before I walk up to it with my arms full. Did not buy the key pad. It was easy to install, initially set up right away and worked, but I noticed that the calibration was off. If I unlocked the door with a key, the Yale would still show the door as locked. This was due to the lock not turning as far when using the key vs turning the knob inside. I tried to recalibrate it and only turning the inside knob just enough to pull the bolt back but the Yale lock freaked out. It made noise, flashed, and would not operate. I thought it had failed. The app linked me to email the Yale customer service with a video of what the issue was and photo of the adaptor I used. Based on some bad reviews, I figured I would have to wait a long time or not get a usable response. I was wrong, received a response right away with a recommendation to use the blue adaptor instead of the yellow adaptor I was using for my Schalge deadbolt. I swapped the adaptor, calibrated it, and it worked. It also does not have the original calibration issue. I have been using it for almost a month and the only minor issue is with the app. Sometimes the lock will not operate in the app unless I select Home and then the lock even though that's where I was to begin with. I had read a lot of bad reviews about this and almost did not buy it but it's exactly what I wanted. It's a basic way to operate the door lock with an app, so I gave it a try. I noticed one bad review with a video where the reviewer apparently did not know how to assemble a door lock. This Yale lock goes on the inside of the door and replaces just the lever/knob. You keep the outside and the bolt of the old lock.