Yale SmartLatch2 Electronic Digital Door Locks Instruction Manual

May 15, 2024
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Yale SmartLatch2 Electronic Digital Door Locks

Please read the intructions before fitting and using the Yale Smart Latch 2.
The functions and design of this product can be changed without prior notice for performance and quality improvements.

The smarter way to protect your home.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Yale Smart Latch 2.
The new Smart Lock uses the latest technology to make your life easier.
This user manual enables you to operate the product safely and to its full potential.
Please ensure you read it completely before using the Yale Smart Latch 2.

Safety Precautions

Please read this carefully

| • Be careful not to let any unauthorised user discover your PIN code
• Please keep your PIN code safe
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| • To maintain a high quality finish, clean regularly with a soft damp cloth taking care not to scratch the finish
• Do not use any chemicals when cleaning as this may affect your warranty
| • The Yale Smart Latch 2 requires you to place your palm on the touch screen
• This is a safety feature so finger prints showing the PIN code are wiped

Caution
Make sure to follow the above instructions to avoid any injuries or damage to the product.

Product Features

How To Open The Lock| Smart Latch 2| Smart Latch 2 + Yale Home App Module| Description
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4 – 10 digit PIN code| Yes (20 codes max.)| Yes (unlimited) register via Yale Home App| Unlimited User/Temporarily code with any period of valid time can be set up from Yale Home App when the Module is connected
Temporarily PIN code for visitor| Yes (1 code max.)
Key Tag (includes two tags)| Yes| Yes (unlimited) and only can be registered via Yale Home App| Unlimited Tags can be registered when the Access Module is connected

You can use a mix of up to 20 PIN codes, Key Tags when Yale Home App Module is not connected.

Features Smart Latch 2 Smart Latch 2 + Yale Home App  Module Description
Touchscreen with backlit Keypad Yes Yes
Battery operated Yes Yes
Low battery indicator with emergency battery connection Yes Yes Low battery

warning will be received from
the Yale Home App
User codes and settings remain if batteries are replaced| Yes| Yes|
NOTE: All below functions are local access only, the Yale Connect Bridge is sold separately to achieve remote control and access.
Local Access (lock and unlock) via Bluetooth| No| Yes| Bluetooth on the mobile should be ON
Auto-unlock/Auto-lock| No| Yes
Door position sensor| No| Yes|
Audit Trails| No| Yes|

For more information on Yale Home App, please visit www.yalehome.com/nz

Security| Smart Latch 2| Smart Latch 2 + Yale Home App module| Description
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3 minute lock out if code is entered incorrectly 5 times| Yes| Yes|
Change Auto-lock time| Yes| Yes|
Tamper alarm| Yes| Yes| If the Yale Home App is used as a credential to unlock the door, then the re-lock time will
always be 7 seconds.
Auto-lock On/Off| Yes| Yes|

Getting Started

Getting to Know Your Lock
Front (Front body installed on the outside of the door)
Yale SmartLatch2
Electronic Digital Door Locks - outside of the door

1 Keypad (10-key)
2 * Button
3 Thumbturn
4 Reset Button
5 # Button
6 Emergency 9V power supply terminal
7 Low Battery Indicator

Back (Back body installed on the inside of the door)

1 Battery Pack Cover
2 Button
3 1.5V AA Alkaline Batteries
4 Fixing Plate
5 Cover Release Button: Press Both Simutaneously to Release
6 Module Slot

Opening the Lock with a PIN code

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate followed
by 2 tone beep Touch the keypad to begin
Enter a valid user code 3 tone ascending beep Default code is ‘123456’
Press * key *****
Turn the thumbturn to open the door

Opening the Lock with a Key Tag

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Present a valid Key Tag to the lock 3 tone ascending beep If you connected

the Yale Home App module, follow the Yale Home App Guide to add key tags. Or on page 13 if you decide not connect with the Yale Home App module
Turn the Thumbturn to open the door| | | Turn the Thumbturn to open the door

Set /Change Master Code

Registration
The master code is the main password to the lock. As well as allowing entry through the door, it is also used to configure the lock including adding and removing users when the Yale Home App module is not connected

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate followed
by 2 tone beep Touch the keypad to begin

Enter the master code,
followed by  #  key| | 2 tone beep| If you are setting the code for the first time the default code is 123456
Select the [1] button followed by  #  key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| You are now in the lock’s menu, choose option number [1] to change the master code
Enter a new master code| | | The master code must be 6 digits
Press # to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep followed by your new code being illuminated| This completes the master code setup

For security reasons the master code must be changed during installation.

Connecting with the Yale Home App
The Smart Latch 2 Smart Deadlatch comes with the Yale Home App module to allow users to connect your lock with the Yale Home App to achieve a smart locking solution. Once you insert the Yale Home App module and batteries, the lock will be ready to pair with the Yale Home App.

Inserting the Yale Home App Module

Step Icon Description
Remove inside cover Press the two release buttons on the side of the

battery pack and remove cover
Remove a battery from the lock| | Remove any of the batteries to cut power to the lock
Insert the module| | The module has 8 pins that are plugged into the small black connector above the batteries on the top left of the lock
Insert all batteries| | Reinsert all batteries into the lock

NOTE: TO ENABLE MOBILE APP FUNCTIONALITY WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO CONNECT YOUR LOCK WITH YALE HOME APP IMMEDIATELY AFTER SETTING UP THE MASTER CODE.
For security reason when the lock get registered with Yale Home App, the lock enables ‘Home App mode’ and preventing the user to register the credentials from keypad (such as: add/remove user code / key tag except the master code).
All existing credentials (user code / key tag) will be erased as initialisation except the master code.
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to register the credentials through Yale Home App only.’

Download the Yale Home App:
Step 1: Download the Yale Home App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Step 2: Scan the below QR code for more information on how to use the Yale Home App App and product information.

https://qrco.de/bdqZLB

Removing the Yale Home App module
Removing the Yale Home App Module will remove all access to features available in the Yale Home App. You may want to remove the module from the lock if you would like to move it into another lock.

Step Icon Description
Remove inside cover Press the two release buttons on the side of the

battery pack and remove cover
Remove a battery from the lock| | Remove any of the batteries to cut power to the lock
Remove the module| | The module is situated in the top left corner above the batteries. It can be unplugged by pulling it out

Set a User Code
To set a user code, please follow Yale Home App Guide if you connected module. Or refer to the below section if you decide not connect with the Yale Home App module.
The lock can hold up to 20 unique user codes, each one has a slot in the locks memory from 1 to 20. If a new code is written to a slot that already holds a code it will overwrite it. To save overwriting someones code it is important to record who’s codes are stored in each slot. Please use the User Credential Log section in the back of the book to record this.

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate followed
by 2 tone beep Touch the keypad to begin
Enter the master code, followed by the  #  key 2 tone beep If you have

forgotten the master code please see the ‘Resetting the Lock’ section of the manual (page 19)
Select the [2] button followed by  #  key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| You are now in the lock’s menu, choose option number [1] to change the master code
Press the [1] button followed by  #  key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| Option number [1] adds or modifies
a user code
Enter the slot number for the user code followed by #  key| | 2 tone beep| This is the number of the slot in memory where the code will be saved (1-20)
Enter the new user code| | 3 tone ascending beep| The user code can be between 4-10 digits
Press the # button to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep followed by your new code being illuminated| The new user code will now be
added to the lock

Delete a User Code
To delete a user code, please follow Yale Home App Guide if you connected the Yale Home App module. Or refer to below section if you decide not connect with the Yale Home App module.
To discontinue a user’s access their code will need to be deleted. Before removing a user code please refer to the User Credential Log at the back of this guide to determine the slot number of the code desired for deletion.

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate Touch

the keypad to begin
Enter the master code, followed by the # key| | 2 tone beep| If you have forgotten the master co please see the ‘Resetting the Lock’ section of the manual (page 19)
Select the [2] button followed by # key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| You are now in the lock’s menu, choose option number [1] to change the master code
Press the [3] button followed by # key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| Option number [3] deletes a user code
Enter the slot number for the user code followed by # key| | 3 tone ascending beep| This is the number of the slot in memory where the code will be saved (1-20)
Press the # button to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep| The user code will now be deleted from the lock

Set a One Day Code
Please refer to ‘Access Schedules’ section from Yale Home App Guide if you connected the Yale Home App module.
Or refer to below section to set up a One day Code if you decide not connect with the Yale Home App module.
The one day code is a code that will automatically expire after 24 hours. This allows short term access to be granted to someone.

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate Touch

the keypad to begin
Enter the master code, followed by the # key| | 2 tone beep| If you have forgotten the master code please see the ‘Resetting the Lock’ section of the manual (page 19)
Select the [5] button followed by # key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| You are now in the lock’s menu, choose option number [5] to enter the one day code settings
Enter the new user code| | 2 tone beep| The user code must be 4 digits
Press the # button to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep followed by your new code being illuminated| The code will now be active for 24 hours

Delete a One Day Code
Please refer to ‘Access Schedules’ section from Yale Home App Guide if you connected the Yale Home App module.
Or refer to below section to delete a One day Code if you decide not connect with the Yale Home App module.
A one day code can be deleted if it is no longer wanted. If not, it will automatically expire at the end of the 24 hour period.

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate followed
by 2 tone beep Press any button on the keypad to begin
Enter the master code, followed by the # key 2 tone beep If you have

forgotten the master code please see the ‘Resetting the Lock’ section of the manual (page 19)
Select the [5] button followed by # key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| You are now in the lock’s menu, choose option number [5] to enter the one day code settings
Press the # button to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep| Press the # to confirm code deletion

Adding a Key Tag
The lock can hold up to 20 Key Tags, each one has a slot in the locks memory from 1 to 20. If you try to add a Tag to a slot that already holds one it will sound an error beep. It will also sound an error beep if you try to add a Tag that has already been added. Because of this it is important to record which Tags are stored in each slot. Please use the User Credential Log section in the back of this guide to record this.

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate followed
by 2 tone beep Touch the keypad to begin
Enter the master code, followed by the # key 2 tone beep If you have

forgotten the master code please see the ‘Resetting the Lock’ section of the manual (page 19)
Select the [0] button followed by # key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| You are now in the lock’s menu, choose option number [0] to select the Key Tag menu
Press the [1] button fand then #| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| Option number [1] adds a Key Tag
Enter the slot number for the user code followed by # key| | 2 tone beep| This is the number of the slot in memory where the Tag will be saved (1-20)
Present the Key Card/Tag to the lock| | Single tone beep followed by slot number illuminating| Hold a Key Tag against the Keypad until you hear the beep
Press # to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep| The Tag is now added and will unlock the door

Delete a Key Tag ****
To delete a keytag, please follow Yale Home App Guide if you connected the Yale Home App module.
Or refer to below section if you decide not connect with the Yale Home App module.
To stop a user having access, their Tag will need to be deleted. Before doing this, you will need to know which slot in the locks memory, their existing Tag is in. Please see the User Credential Log at the back of the guide.

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate followed
by 2 tone beep Touch the keypad to begin
Enter the master code, followed by the # key 2 tone beep If you have

forgotten the master code please see the ‘Resetting the Lock’ section of the manual (page 19)
Select the [0] button followed by # key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| You are now in the lock’s menu, choose option number [0] to select the Key Tag menu
Press the [3] button fand then #| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| Option number [3] removes a Lockwood Tag
Enter the slot number for the user code followed by # key| | 2 tone beep| This is the number of the slot in memory where the Lockwood Ta will be saved (1-20)
Press # to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep| The Lockwood Tag is now deleted and will no longer unlock the doo

Change Auto-lock Time
Auto-lock On/Off time can only be changed via the Yale Home App once connected to the App.
The relock time is the amount of time it takes for the lock to relock after it has been unlocked with a correct credential (PIN, KeyTag). The default is 7 seconds.
Note: If the Yale Home App is used as credential to unlock the door, then the re-lock time will be always 7 seconds.

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate followed
by 2 tone beep Touch the keypad to begin
Enter the master code, followed by the # key 2 tone beep If you have

forgotten the master cod please see the ‘Resetting the Lock’ section of the manual (page 19)
Select the [6] button followed by # key| | 2 tone beep|
Input the relock time (7-60)| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| The relock time can be between 7 and 60 seconds. ie 50 = 50 seconds
Press # to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep| The relock time will now be set

Auto-lock On/Off
Auto-lock On/Off can only be changed via the Yale Home App once connected to the App.
The lock can be changed between two modes. With auto-lock mode ON the lock will automatically re-lock after the configured time. With auto-lock mode OFF the lock will not re-lock until you touch the Keypad with the palm of your hand.

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate followed
by 2 tone beep Touch the keypad to begin
Enter the master code, followed by the # key 2 tone beep If you have

forgotten the master cod please see the ‘Resetting the Lock’ section of the manual (page 19)
Select the [9] button followed by # key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| [9] contains auto-lock configuration settings
Press [1] for auto-lock ON, or [3] for auto-lock OFF| | 2 tone beep| Select between the two modes
Press # to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep|

Volume Settings
The volume can be adjusted from both the Yale Home App and keypad. The setting is automatically synchronised if the setting is changed on either App or keypad. Please refer to Yale Home App Guide to adjust volume from App and refer to below section for adjusting volume from keypad.
The lock can be switched between three volume modes. In silent mode only programming beeps will be heard. In quiet mode the keypad beeps will be quieter, in loud mode they will be loud.

Step Icon Expected Feedback Description
Touch the keypad with the palm of your hand Keypad will illuminate followed
by 2 tone beep Touch the keypad to begin
Enter the master code, followed by the # key 2 tone beep If you have

forgotten the master cod please see the ‘Resetting the Lock’ section of the manual (page 19)
Select the [8] button followed by # key| | 2 tone beep after each button pressed| You are now in the lock’s menu, option [8] contains the volum mode settings
Press [1] for silent mode, [2] for quiet mode, or [3] for loud mode| | 2 tone beep| Select between the three modes
Press # to complete| | 3 tone ascending beep|

Security Features

Intrusion Alarm
Damage Alarm:
If the lock is attacked by attempting to remove the lock from the door on the outside, an 80dB alarm will sound.

Yale SmartLatch2 Electronic Digital Door Locks - Damage
Alarm

Incorrect PIN Lockout
For security, if the wrong PIN is entered 5 consecutive times the lock will lockout for 3 minutes.
This is indicated by the numbers [3] on the keypad flashing.

To Release Lockout
Present valid Key Tag or unlock via the App.

Yale SmartLatch2 Electronic Digital Door Locks - Damage
Alarm

Emergency Power
Emergency Power Supply for Discharged Batteries
If the batteries in the lock have completely failed emergency power can be provided by a 9V battery on the front body.

To Supply Emergency Power

Step Icon Description
Contact the 9V battery Place 9V battery onto the emergency power supply

terminal
Touch the Keypad with the palm of your hand| |
Enter PIN code| | Enter the registered PIN code in the Keypad
Press key| | Press button to unlock the Keyless Digital Deadlatch Lock

Expiry Period
The product uses four 1.5V (LR6) alkaline AA batteries. The batteries will last approximately 1 year based on the lock being used 10 times per day.
(Users are advised to use authentic alkaline batteries.)

Low Battery Alarm
You must replace all 4 batteries for the following cases:

  • The Low Battery indicator on the front of the lock illuminates
  • The Host connected system indicates a low battery in the lock

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE WASTE BATTERIES REGULATIONS.
You will also receive the low battery warning from Yale Home App and email once you connected to Yale Home App.
The battery life varies according to ambient temperature, humidity, frequency of use and the quality of the battery. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Only alkaline batteries are recommended.

Resetting the Lock
In the event of losing the master code to the lock, the lock will need to be reset back to factory default settings.
This will result in the master code being set to the factory default which is ‘123456’.

Step Icon Description
Remove inside cover Press the two release buttons to remove the cover of

the lock on the inside of the door
Remove a battery from inside the lock. Then remove the module| | Take out any battery to remove the power from the lock
Press and hold the [R] button.
Continue holding the button and insert battery| |
The lock will beep 12 times followed by a 3 tone ascending beep| | Continue holding these buttons until the ready sound is heard
Wait for 10 seconds, a two tone sound will be heard| | The master code is now set to 123456 and all codes, Tags are deleted

Specifications

Parts Specifications Remarks
Front (Front Body) 64mm(W)x 153mm(H) x 51mm(D) Zinc die-
casting Operating Temperature

-15˚C – 55˚C (5-131˚ F)
Back (Main Body)| 68mm(W)x 120mm(H) x 21mm(D) PC/ABS| Operating Temperature
-15˚C – 55˚C (5-131˚ F)
Thumbturn| Zinc die-casting
Battery| 4EA 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (Operating voltage 4.5~ 6V)| Lasts appoximately 1 year
(when lock is used 10 times a day)

  • Battery life may vary depending on temperature, moisture levels frequency of use and the quality of the batteries.
    The lock should not be used on doors where the internal part of the lock is exposed to outdoor elements.

User Log

User Credential Log (Pin/Key Tag)

Slot Number Name PIN Code (Optional)
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

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Documents / Resources

| Yale SmartLatch2 Electronic Digital Door Locks [pdf] Instruction Manual
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