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

My needs are simple, I don’t need auto-unlock or any advanced features. I just need to be able to make sure the door is locked without having to run the steps several times a day, or when I’m away from home. If a family member forgets to lock the deadbolt, I can do it from wherever I am. Very impressed with this lock. It is well made, and looks very nice on my door. Solid material and does not feel cheap at all. Installation was easy. No issues connecting to WiFi and I was able to integrate it with Home Assistant using the Yale/August integration. So far, this has worked very well. I have a Wyze lock on my other door but will probably replace it with another Yale Approach at some point.

Love this lock, simple, pretty easy to set up. I ran into some issues during set up, but after some tinkering I figured it out. I think the instructions could be just a little better but I was able to figure it out. Connection can be a little laggy sometimes, but nothing a little patience can’t fix. I love that you can’t tell that it’s a smart lock from the outside too. Great option for a smart lock and fairly priced. You can also hook it up to your smart home system which is really awesome!

The lock is great, installation is a breeze. The item I received was obviously a returned item, however, box unsealed, plastic scratch protectors neatly attached to the underside of the lid. It looks fine, no damage, but I will return in a paper bag if it doesn't work so that the next purchaser doesn't have factory packaging!

Nice devece

Works great and I never installed the sensor. My family tends to leave without keys but it scares me that if there’s a power failure or internet issue, they’ll be locked out. The Bluetooth connection solves that problem. Had the lock for nearly 2 years and no app or connection issues. Battery life is all based on usage but you get a clear indication and will know when it’s time to replace. Considering using on other doors too. It was super easy to install. I skipped the sensor because I don’t need, or always want, the door to lock behind me, and was worried of the aesthetics for my front entry.

Having used smart locks for over a decade, I refuse to live without them. After downsizing to an apartment that forbids replacing the original deadbolt, my smart lock options were limited to only "retrofit" locks. Not a lot of options: Phillips has a retrofit lock, Switchbot and August (which Yale bought). But ultimately chose the Yale Approach since it was the OG brand of locks I remember from back in the day. That trust was a mistake. This product makes me never want to buy a Yale lock again. Please heed the "frequently returned item" warning on the listing. The setup process is a total nightmare. There is no physical manual, and the app fails to guide you through installation in a logical sequence. I spent 3 hours setting up, 2 of that spent troubleshooting why the Wi-Fi bridge wouldn't connect, only to discover it strictly requires a 2.4GHz band (a huge hassle with modern mesh or T-Mobile 5G Home Internet). Do most smart home devices require 2.4ghz wifi, yes sure, but say that explicitly during set up, I shouldn't have to scour the internet to troubleshoot something so basic. Beyond that, the required "DoorSense" hardware is an ugly extra sensor tab you must stick to your door frame. Because I am renting, I cannot screw it in, so we have bumped it loose a dozen times already. The design hardware choices feel entirely outdated. Requiring 4 AA batteries instead of rechargeable USB-C power feels absurd for a "smart" home device (and yes I've owned smart locks that charged via USB C and had zero problems with them whatsoever). And needing a separate Wi-Fi bridge in this day and age is clunky. I get that the point is to have remote access but I wouldn't even trust that because..... Worst of all this lock cannot be trusted with basic security. The app frequently lies about the door status, reporting it locked when it is literally wide open. Auto-lock locked me out with my phone still inside when I went to grab the mail (no one was home to let me in so you know that ruined my day). Auto-un-lock is far too glitchy to rely on. I always do a sweep of my home because who knows, maybe its lying to me again and my home was in fact unlocked all day long and not just when I arrived back. Finally, do not buy this base model without the keypad/ fingerprint reader, because you will eventually get locked out -- it is not smart enough to NOT require the keypad so I have no idea why they sell it without.

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.

Be careful when ordering outside of the US. Initial setup requires a US phone number and location to activate. The bridge doesn't work because it's based on geographical location. It is a nice door lock once you get pass the initial setup and being ok with half the features if you're not located in the US. I'd go with Eufy smart lock (previously owed) personally if I had to purchase another smart lock.

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.

No es compatible en México