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

This lock is perfect especially for renters. It uses the existing deadbolt and key, so there's no issue with the landlord. Setup was super fast and only took a few minutes, and it connected to Wi-Fi and the app immediately with no problems. Linking it to Alexa was also easy so I can add it to my smart home routines. Highly recommend this for those looking for a painless way to add some smart functionality to your door!

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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.

If you hate digging around for keys, you need this. I hate keys. They are a pain to carry in your hand or dig out of the bottom of your bag. Cars have made it possible to get around this for a while, so I'm glad my home finally has this option as well. I really like that from the outside this still looks like any ordinary lock. Nobody even has a reason to think that it could be accessed through my network. It was so easy to install. I've been using it for a while now and haven't had any issues. It hasn't ever dropped from my network and it hasn't ever failed to unlock as I approach my door. It's really nice to tell she's to lock the door from the second floor instead of going down the stairs to check. One time the door wasn't quite closed all the way and couldn't lock. The feedback it gave was perfect. There was no question whether or not my home was secured. There is a hidden bonus to this too. I used to be prone to forgetting my phone at home. Since I now lock the door through the app, I realize as soon as I'm leaving whether I have my phone or not. Can't leave without it now unless it's on purpose and I use the physical key.

I am not particularly handy and installed this easily with a screwdriver. Instructions were good. Had to call my internet provider to add a 2.4GHz line but that was not difficult. So far, it is working well.