Yale My Home App User Guide
- October 30, 2023
- Yale
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Yale My Home App
Product Information
Access Kit
The Access Kit from Yale allows users to turn their smartphone into a key for their home. The intuitive Yale Access app enables users to manage access to their home remotely when used in conjunction with a Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge. The Access Kit features App Control, DoorSenseTM Technology, Activity Monitoring, and Guest Access. It also has Auto-Lock and Unlock features, voice control through Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant, and works with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. The Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge enables voice assistant functionality and remote access and control of the lock. The Yale Access Module turns the lock into a smart lock, enabling access from anywhere and control of who has access.
Product Usage Instructions
To use the Access Kit, follow these steps:
- Install the Yale Access app on your smartphone.
- Connect the Access Kit to your lock.
- Connect the Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge to enable remote access and control of the lock.
- Use the app to lock and unlock your door from anywhere in the world.
- Check the status of your door with DoorSenseTM Technology.
- Monitor activity with the Activity Feed and set up alerts for when specific people arrive home.
- Grant unlimited digital keys for a few weeks, hours, or minutes with Guest Access.
- Enable Auto-Lock and Unlock features for peace of mind.
- Use your voice to control the lock with Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant.
- Use the Yale Access Module to manage lock settings from your phone, enable access from anywhere, and control who has access.
Access Kit
Turn your smartphone into your key. The intuitive Yale Access app lets you manage the access of your home remotely. When used in conjunction with a Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge
The Yale Access functionalities
App control
Lock and unlock your door from your app, anywhere in the world.
DoorSense™ technology
The lock will check the status of the door and tells you if your door is
securely closed and locked.
Activity monitoring
See who comes and when with the Activity Feed. Check who unlocked the door and
if or when it was actually opened. Set-up alerts to notify when specific
people arrive home.
Guest access
Grant unlimited digital keys valid for a few weeks, a few hours, or a few
minutes. Never worry about lost or stolen keys again. Access can be app access
or code only sent via a text message.
Grant entry from wherever you are with the Yale Access app
Remote access means you can let in family, friends and trusted visitors like
the cleaner or dog walker– from anywhere – when your compatible Yale Access
Lock is paired with Yale Connect Wi-Fi bridge
Expecting guests? Send a virtual key
You can send virtual guest keys to friends, family or people you trust from
the Yale Access app. Guests can come and go as they wish – and you don’t need
to worry about lost keys.
Know the ins and outs of your home
The 24/7 activity feed will help you check who is coming and when – even when
you’re not there. You’ll know when guests have arrived, what time your
children got home, and whether a tradesmen or cleaner was in to get the job
done
Auto-lock and unlock as you come and go
For peace of mind, the auto-lock feature can automatically lock your door when
you leave for the day. When you return home and walk up to your door auto-
unlock will then unlock it again, so you don’t need to fumble around with
keys.
DoorSense™: for peace of mind
DoorSense™ is a technology which will let you know whether your door is
securely closed. And if anything unexpected happens, like the door being left
ajar, you will be the first to know.
Use your voice to control your lock
Yale Access works with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa and Google Home. You can
control your lock with your voice using Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant
Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge
Open sesame
Otherwise known as auto-unlock
Auto-unlock is one of the most popular and unique features for Yale Access users. Having your door automatically unlock when you approach home, without needing to reach for a key or your phone is like having your own personal doorman. Auto-unlock relies on a few different technologies in your phone to understand your location. That includes Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS, in addition to the app. All of these systems are managed by your phone’s operating system communicating with the app. The app has two states that determine how auto- unlock works: Home and Away. When you’re at home, your app will enter Home Mode and auto-unlock becomes inactive. As long as you are in Home Mode, your lock will not unlock automatically. As soon as you leave your home, the app will get ready to switch into Away Mode. Before switching into Away Mode, the Yale Access app waits for you to move at least 200 metres away from your home. Once the app is in Away Mode, your lock will wait to automatically unlock when you return home. As you return to within 200 metres of your home, your phone will start looking for your lock. Within 5 metres of your door, the app will find your lock, automatically unlock the door, and return to Home Mode.
Yale Access Module
Manage lock settings
Manage your lock settings from your phone
Enables access from anywhere
The module allows Assure locks to work with the Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge (for
away from home access and voice assistant compatibility)
Control who has access
The module also makes short term rental and cleaning or house sitting more
accessible for you
Yale is trusted by millions of people every day to keep what’s important to them safe. Our innovations have protected their homes, families and belongings for over 180 years. We have expanded from being a leader in mechanical lock engineering to innovating connected smart locks and homes. Because we always make every effort to push the boundaries in a changing world. We were there for your grandparents (and probably theirs) and we’ll be there for your children. ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience
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