Google Nest x Yale Lock – Tamper Proof Smart Lock for

Rock Solid Lock
Nest Yale Electronic LockI’ve been through a few electronic deadbolts over the years, mainly the Kwikset Powerbolt and the Kwikset Smartcode, both of which utilize pressure pads. Although they’ve been reliable, the pressure pad does wear out over time and the Kwikset Smartcode lock goes through AA batteries very quickly, as in 3 months max.While I haven’t had the Nest lock long enough to determine its battery life longevity, I can say that literally, every other attribute about this lock is far superior to the Kwikset’s that I’ve owned in the past.What I like:-Easy Install*-Bolt manually engages and disengages silky smooth, with no resistance.-Bolt points left-to-right when in the locked position, which is what I’m use to, vice some locks that point up-down in the locked position. As a creature of habit, the left-to-right lockup gives me a good visual.-The 9v battery backup option is brilliant, because I can always pop the battery out of my garage door opener if needed due to battery failure on the lock.-Near silent operation. My other Kwikset lock was very loud, gas powered not weed eater loud, but loud.-Unlocks super fast, with almost zero wait time for entry.-Lock App is simple and not cluttered with a plethora of icons for seldom used features.-Smooth glass touch face is easy to activate and instantly responsive to touch.-A smartphone or tablet isn’t required to make the lock operational, although a smart devices is indeed necessary to access the App.*A note about installing the module: My lock wouldn’t initially pair with my module, if you run into this issue, try a few things first before giving up;-During setup, connect the module as instructed without plugging it into the wall, just push on the front of the module to activate the light.-If the module still isn’t recognized, relocate the module to a receptacle closer to the lock.-After the module is activated, when instructed to connect the lock to the module, ensure that you use the same access point that you used when activating the module. Some homes have different networks that auto switch to the strongest access point signal, so just double check that your phone or tablet hasn’t auto-switched to a different access point.What I don’t like:-Cost ~ This is a pricy lock considering that it has minimal features compared to other brand of flagship locks. Purchased for a good price during Black Friday, otherwise, I could’ve never justified the retail price, even though I’m thoroughly impressed with the product thus far.-Google ~ Nest was bought out by Google, so it’s necessary to create a google account in order access the app features.-Styling ~ The outside portion of Nest Yale lock is spectacular. However, the same degree of sleek, minimalist styling wasn’t applied to the interior portion of the lock. It’s not unattractive by any stretch, but it’s far from awe-inspiring compared to the effort that Yale achieved on the front side of the lock.-Would prefer a completely tool-less battery access panel.Overall, I’m thrilled with the lock thus far, 5 Stars thrilled despite some of the shortfalls. However, if battery life turns out to be short, I’ll end up deducting a star.

Easy installation and works very well.
The install was easy of the hardware but the software did get a little tricky. Some of it was user error but once you figure out what you are doing, it’s a breeze. I love that we can easily assign specific codes to each family member if we want to and we can do a guest code for a pet sitter while we are on vacation and change that code after we return. It also logs which family member/guest locked and unlocked the door so you always know who is entering the house. You can use the app to unlock or the keypad. This is totally keyless so be sure to have batteries on hand when the low battery warning comes on but if for some reason you failed on that part, you can use a 9 volt from the outside to operate it and unlock the door. It’s really foolproof and you can’t mess this up. Well worth every penny especially for a family on different schedules coming and going all hours of the day.

I love this lock. I’ve tried a few other smart locks and they were all mostly worthless. This lock has given me zero problems, it’s tough, easy to use, and works every time.It integrates with the Nest app just like any other Nest device, and you can use it in Google Home.I was a little worried about not having a key for a backup, but if you ignore the weeks of low battery alerts, you can connect a 9 volt to the bottom to open it. Plus not having a key means less of a security worry.This lock communicates with the included device, which is connected directly to power, so the batteries in the lock last a long, long time. I had no setup issues, and everything just worked as expected.I’ve wasted hundreds of dollars on other smart locks, I wish I had just bought this one first.

Pros:-Facil integracion y conectividad con google home-El diseño y materiales-Maneja varios perfiles de acceso con horario y dias, ideal para airbnbs-Consulta de historial-Cierre y apertura a distanciaContras:-El precio elevado