In partnership with Google, Yale today announced the Yale Smart Lock with Matter. This serves as a sequel to the Nest x Yale Lock from 2018, which is being discontinued.
Aesthetically and functionally, the Yale Smart Lock with Matter is designed to complement Nest Doorbells.
Top comment by JG
I was kinda hoping a next gen version would include UWB support so the door could automatically unlock whenever an authorized tag walks up to it, without needing to worry about remembering a passcode or wherever.
Maybe they could do a companion device that plugs into the wall (so no need to worry about recharging batteries frequently) that you can set near the door to detect approaching UWB tags and push a Matter based unlock command to the door itself
Visually, they share a pill-shaped design with a 3×4 grid of circular (push-down) buttons for the keypad and three (Google-y) finishes: Ash, Matte Black, or Snow. Besides the Yale logo, there’s just a keyhole at the bottom, with entry code and app unlock also available.
There’s built-in Matter over Thread technology and up to 12 months of battery life. This is Yale’s second Matter smart lock and works with all certified platforms.
The Google Home app will let you manage household access, edit passcodes, create guest profiles, and receive lock/unlock notifications.
- “The Yale Smart Lock with Matter builds on our successful relationship with Google—combining Yale’s legacy of trusted security with Google’s commitment to smart home excellence, delivering a seamlessly connected experience that homeowners can depend on.” — Garrett Lovejoy, Vice President of Category Management at Fortune Brands Innovations, Yale’s parent company
- “With Google Home, we’re focused on making it easier than ever to manage all of the devices in your smart home – from setup and control to seamless automation,” said Anish Kattukaran, Chief Product Officer at Google Home & Nest. “Our continued partnership with Yale, a trusted leader in home security, reinforces our commitment to helping customers create a safe and secure home environment.”
The Yale Smart Lock with Matter will be available later this summer for $170.
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