Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch and Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus Make It Even Easier to Secure Your Home with Easy Access for Those You Trust

Yale Home has just added a couple of cool additions to their smart lock lineup – the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch and Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus. They’ll make your home security smarter without making it complicated.

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch and Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch and Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus

What caught my attention is that Yale has stepped up their game with some really interesting features. To start, they’ve come out with their very first fingerprint smart lock, the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch.

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch in Oil Rubbed Bronze

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch in Oil Rubbed Bronze

You can register up to 20 different fingerprints; all you need to do to lock or unlock your door is place your finger on the Yale logo.

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch in Black Suede

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch in Black Suede

There’s no more fumbling for keys or memorizing codes. Of course, you still have other options like using the touchscreen, the Yale Access app, asking a voice assistant, using Auto-Lock and Auto-Unlock, or using the usual key as a backup (with the keyed models).

But that’s not all – the new Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus adds another first for the brand, as it supports Apple Home Keys. This means if you’ve got a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch, you can simply tap to unlock your door.

Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus in Black Suede

Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus in Black Suede

And even your buddies who share the Apple Home app will also get a digital key on their Wallet.

Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus in Black Suede

Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus

The best part? These keys keep working for a good while, even if your phone or watch is running low on battery.

Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus

Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus

Yale has packed some cool features into the Assure Lock 2 Touch and Assure Lock 2 Plus.

With them, you’re getting the same helpful and secure features that the Assure Lock 2 collection is known for, like simple guest access sharing with 24/7 control and visibility in the Yale Access app, a sleek, elegant, and compact design that blends seamlessly into any home aesthetic, and Bluetooth and Apple HomeKit 3 compatibility.

These locks are totally in sync with today’s tech world; they’re all about Bluetooth and Apple HomeKit compatibility. And if you want to level up your game, you can even add a Yale Wi-Fi Smart Module.

That’s like unlocking a whole new level of convenience – think remote locking, letting your guests in from anywhere, and even getting help from voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home; now your door can join the smart home party.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch is available in keyed or key-free versions with three finishes: black suede, oil-rubbed bronze, and satin nickel. It’s priced at $199.99  for the Bluetooth and Apple HomeKit version and $279.99  for the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple HomeKit version.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus is a key-free model in black suede and satin nickel, with oil-rubbed bronze on its way. This one starts at $209.99 for the Bluetooth and Apple HomeKit version and $289.99 for the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple HomeKit version.

You can also get the Wi-Fi Smart Module as a standalone add-on for $79.99.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch, the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus, and many other choices are available from ShopYaleHome.com, Amazon, and Best Buy. The Assure Lock 2 Plus will also be available from the Apple Store later this year.

Update 04/24/24: The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch is now available with a Z-Wave Smart Module included in the box. This upgraded version of the lock is designed to seamlessly work with popular Z-Wave smart home platforms and alarm systems, such as Samsung SmartThings.

By pairing the Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave technology, you’ll gain access to a range of convenient features, including being able to remotely manage and monitor your lock from anywhere, and voice assistant compatibility for hands-free unlocking with Amazon Alexa, Hey Google, or Siri.

It also offers support for one-touch scenes and automations that are tailored to your everyday activities, like automatically locking the door and turning on lights upon returning home. You’ll get key-free convenience and security with the Assure Lock 2 Touch, complete with a built-in fingerprint reader for easy, secure access.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave is available for purchase now through ShopYaleHome.com, offering both keyed and key-free touchscreen models. Amazon will also be stocking this product in the next few weeks. It comes in three stylish finishes—black suede, oil-rubbed bronze, and satin nickel—and is priced at $229.99.

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