Yale Assure Lever Oil Rubbed Bronze
Score: 84/100
Yale Assure Lever Black
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Yale Assure Lever (YRL226-WF1-0BP) is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart lever lock with touchscreen keypad, offering keyless entry, remote access, and voice assistant integration. Its main limitation is the requirement for a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and compatibility only with single-hole doors. It is best suited for homeowners wanting smart home integration for secondary doors without existing deadbolts.
The Yale Assure Lever Entry Door Handle is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled smart lever lock with Grade 2 security and long battery life, designed for single-hole doors. Its main trade-off is the reliance on batteries and the limitation to single-hole door preparations. It is best suited for tech-savvy users wanting keyless smart access for front doors or apartments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
1.75 inches | 2.25 inchesbest | |
2.375 inches | 2.75 inchesbest | |
— | 0 fingerprintsbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Security & Compliance(1) | ||
ANSI Security Grade | null | Grade 2 |
Automation(1) | ||
Auto-Lock | null | true |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Low Battery Alert | null | true |
Access & Security(2) | ||
User Code Capacity (codes) | null codes | N/A codes |
Fingerprint Capacity (fingerprints) | null fingerprints | 0 fingerprints |
Compatibility(3) | ||
Max Door Thickness (inches) | 1.75 inches | 1.38-2.25 inches |
Backset (inches) | 2.375 inches | 2.38-2.75 inches |
Door Handing | null | Reversible |
Durability(1) | ||
IP Weather Rating | null | N/A |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Voice Assistant Support | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | Lifetime/1 years |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch as one of the most versatile smart lock options available, praising its support for fingerprint recognition, PIN codes, mobile app control, and traditional keys. Experts emphasize real-world usability, noting that the Wi-Fi module integration provides significant convenience for remote management.
Common user praise centers on the convenience and flexibility for managing multiple people's access, reliable remote control when away from home, ease of installation requiring minimal tools and time, and responsive mobile app functionality.
Professional reviewers and editors describe the Yale Assure Lever as a high-quality security solution that leverages Yale's 180 years of expertise. They praise its easy installation, keyless entry convenience, and smart features like auto-unlock.
Everyday users generally praise the quick screwdriver installation, reliable proximity unlock, and the convenience of the backlit keypad for low-light use. However, recurring complaints involve the need for regular battery life management and the complexity of initial app setup.
